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Marvell Technology is a fabless chip designer focused on wired networking, where it has the second-highest market share. Marvell serves the data center, carrier, enterprise, automotive, and consumer end markets with processors, optical and copper transceivers, switches, and storage controllers.

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A whirlwind week in consumer tech saw blockbuster earnings, bold AI moves, legal battles, and fresh economic signals reshaping the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets" rel="noreferrer noopener"> industry's outlook.</a>
The second-quarter earnings season opened with strong results from major U.S. banks, but investors remained cautious, focusing on forward guidance and narrowing margins, which<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46420414/bank-earnings-performance-q2-citigroup-jpmorgan-blackrock-wells-fargo" rel="noreferrer noopener"> dragged bank stocks lower</a>. Meanwhile, U.S. retail sales surged 0.6% in June after two months of decline, signaling resilient consumer spending despite high <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46467952/us-retail-sales-june-2025-fed-trump-inflation-consumer" rel="noreferrer noopener">borrowing costs and tariff uncertainties.</a>
Amid this economic backdrop, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller made a strong case for a July rate cut and hinted at his willingness to succeed Jerome Powell if asked <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july" rel="noreferrer noopener">by President</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Donald Trump</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
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In a notable geopolitical shift, China continued reducing its U.S. Treasury holdings for a third consecutive month, bringing its stockpile<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/07/46501603/us-treasury-holdings-foreign-china-japan-trump" rel="noreferrer noopener"> to a 16-year low of $756.3 billion in May.</a>
These economic and geopolitical shifts—ranging from tighter bank margins to China's retreat from U.S. debt—could ripple through the consumer tech world, potentially tightening capital flows, pressuring valuations, and reshaping global <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news" rel="noreferrer noopener">supply chain dynamics.</a>
Earnings
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) eported second-quarter revenue of $11.08 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46481193/netflix-q2-fueled-by-price-ads-squid-game-q3-set-to-repeat" rel="noreferrer noopener">Street consensus estimate of $11.04 billion</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reported second-quarter net sales of $30.07 billion, up 38.6% year-over-year, topping the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46462634/nvidia-supplier-taiwan-semiconductor-on-a-roll-profit-explodes-with-strong-margin-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $30.04 billion.</a>
3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) posted second-quarter adjusted&nbsp;sales of $6.2 billion, reflecting 1.5% organic growth and beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46491058/post-it-maker-3m-defies-tariff-headwinds-with-strong-q2-and-outlook-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate&nbsp;of $6.09 billion.</a>
Technology
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;CEO Jensen Huang,&nbsp;on his third visit&nbsp;to China this year, praised the country's open-source AI innovation during a fireside chat with&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Cloud founder&nbsp;Wang Jian&nbsp;at the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46462378/why-nvidias-jensen-huang-says-china-leads-in-open-source-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">China International Supply Chain Expo on Thursday.</a>
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)&nbsp;has reportedly laid off several employees within its&nbsp;Amazon Web Services&nbsp;(AWS) cloud division, as the company continues to restructure amid the growing impact of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46485457/amazon-slashes-roles-in-aws-cloud-unit-as-ceo-andy-jassy-says-ai-will-reduce-the-need-for-certain-roles-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">generative artificial intelligence.</a>
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Amazon Web Services&nbsp;are launching a $6 million initiative to attract 30 U.S. startups to build AI applications using Meta&#8217;s open-source Llama model, positioning the partnership as a strategic counter to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46460828/meta-aws-roll-out-6-million-startup-program-to-counter-openai-make-llama-the-go-to-ai-model-for-builders" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpenAI&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46460828/meta-aws-roll-out-6-million-startup-program-to-counter-openai-make-llama-the-go-to-ai-model-for-builders" rel="noreferrer noopener"> closed-source dominance</a>.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;has signed a $500 million deal with&nbsp;MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>), a Pentagon-backed company, to secure a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46435562/apple-strikes-500-million-deal-with-mp-materials-to-reduce-china-reliance-on-critical-magnets" rel="noreferrer noopener">supply of rare earth magnets.</a>
Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber&nbsp;Jon Prosser&nbsp;and collaborator&nbsp;Michael Ramacciotti, alleging they misappropriated trade secrets tied&nbsp;to the unreleased&nbsp;iOS 26&nbsp;by secretly accessing a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46487617/apple-sues-youtuber-jon-prosser-over-alleged-ios-26-leak-involving-secret-iphone-access-facetime-footage-and-trade-secrets-theft" rel="noreferrer noopener">confidential development&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46487617/apple-sues-youtuber-jon-prosser-over-alleged-ios-26-leak-involving-secret-iphone-access-facetime-footage-and-trade-secrets-theft" rel="noreferrer noopener">iPhone</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46487617/apple-sues-youtuber-jon-prosser-over-alleged-ios-26-leak-involving-secret-iphone-access-facetime-footage-and-trade-secrets-theft" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>)&nbsp;announced two key leadership <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46492462/marvell-reshuffles-leadership-as-it-looks-to-reignite-momentum-rebuild-investor-confidence" rel="noreferrer noopener">promotions effective July 15, 2025</a>.&nbsp;
Chris Koopmans&nbsp;has been elevated to president, while&nbsp;Sandeep Bharathi&nbsp;has been named president of the company&#8217;s Data Center Group. Both executives will report directly to&nbsp;Matt Murphy, Marvell&#8217;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=101533&amp;ref=319307113&amp;type=HTML&amp;symbol=MRVL&amp;cdn=a9d5cd7e414d4a656d39e5ac0131183d&amp;companyName=Marvell+Technology+Inc.&amp;formType=8-K&amp;dateFiled=2025-07-17&amp;tblci=GiAIRlI0k8093O7NDun8A3VPr6xAR70_aoZJ6XnLiAtCAyCN1Vcoz7Dpifi1v-7FATDviEo" rel="noreferrer noopener">chair and CEO</a>.
Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) announced it is actively assembling a specialized machine learning and artificial intelligence team that will oversee development in areas such as search functions, content recommendations, creator tools and the platform&#8217;s short-form <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46480518/whats-going-on-with-rumble-shares-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">video segment, Rumble Shorts.&nbsp;</a>
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;administration is reportedly preparing a sweeping executive order aimed at curbing&nbsp;perceived liberal bias&nbsp;in artificial intelligence models used<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487059/trump-white-house-to-crack-down-on-woke-ai-with-executive-order-targeting-political-bias-in-government-contracted-chatbots-and-models-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> by government contractors.</a>
Hadrian, a defense manufacturing startup, has successfully concluded a $260 million Series C funding round, led by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peter Thiel's Founders Fund</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lux Capital</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
OpenAI&nbsp;has finally completed its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45640879/openais-sam-altman-says-6-5b-deal-with-jony-ive-to-build-ai-companions-could-add-1-trillion-in-company-value-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">$6.5 billion acquisition</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jony Ive&#8217;s&nbsp;AI hardware startup&nbsp;io Products, officially bringing the former&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;design chief and his team into the fold to build a new generation of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335969/openai-finalizes-6-5-billion-deal-to-acquire-jony-ives-ai-hardware-startup-heres-what-we-know-about-their-first-device" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI-native devices.</a>
Elon Musk-led artificial intelligence company,&nbsp;xAI, unveiled new technology that will help the company &#8220;sustainably&#8221; cool <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487316/elon-musks-xai-unveils-sustainable-way-to-cool-memphis-data-center-amid-criticism-from-environmental-rights-groups" rel="noreferrer noopener">its Memphis data center.</a>
Automobiles
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is reportedly preparing to introduce a longer, six-seat version of its Model Y sport<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46452257/whats-going-on-with-tesla-stock-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener"> utility vehicle in China.</a>
WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>)&nbsp;announced on Thursday the launch of fully driverless Robobus operations at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore (RWS), the first autonomous vehicle in Southeast Asia to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46462955/werides-driverless-robobus-approved-in-singapore" rel="noreferrer noopener"> operate without a safety officer on board.</a>
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) replaced Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) and DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>)
ousted Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46449975/rivian-unseats-lucid-draftkings-ousts-plug-power-in-russell-1000-shake-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest Russell 1000 index reshuffle.</a>
Lucid Group is making two major moves this week-one to restructure its stock and another to deepen its footprint<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46497381/whats-going-on-with-lucid-group-stock-today-7" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;in autonomous mobility</a>.
Meanwhile, TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on Lucid Group, with a price target of&nbsp;$2.30.
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Editors' note: Chris Koopmans's title has been updated to president.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/marvell-technology" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fabless semiconductor company</a> Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) announced two key leadership promotions effective July 15, 2025. Chris Koopmans has been elevated to president, while Sandeep Bharathi has been named president of the company&#8217;s Data Center Group. Both executives will report directly to Matt Murphy, Marvell&#8217;s <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=101533&amp;ref=319307113&amp;type=HTML&amp;symbol=MRVL&amp;cdn=a9d5cd7e414d4a656d39e5ac0131183d&amp;companyName=Marvell+Technology+Inc.&amp;formType=8-K&amp;dateFiled=2025-07-17" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">chair and CEO</a>.
Koopmans has held the COO position since February 2025, following a tenure as chief operations officer from March 2021 to February 2025.
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He will now broaden his responsibilities to include Worldwide Sales, Corporate Development and Strategy. He will continue to lead global business operations, overseeing Marvell&#8217;s end-to-end revenue execution—from go-to-market strategy and customer engagement to operations and long-term growth planning. Koopmans has held several leadership positions at Marvell, including executive VP of Business Operations (2018–2019) and executive VP of Marketing and Business Operations (2019–2021), where he played a key role in the company&#8217;s corporate transformation.
Bharathi, Marvell&#8217;s chief development officer since June 2022, will now head the entire Data Center Group. His new role includes leadership of the Custom Cloud Services, Connectivity, Data Center Switch, and Cloud Optics business units. He will also continue to oversee Data Center Engineering and Central Engineering, providing strategic direction and cross-functional coordination across Marvell&#8217;s full data center portfolio. Bharathi previously held senior engineering roles at the company, including Executive Vice President of Central Engineering System-On-Chip Group and Senior Vice President of Central Engineering.
Marvell stock has plunged 35% year-to-date, lagging behind the NASDAQ Composite Index&#8217;s over 8% gains, as concerns about the Trump administration&#8217;s tariff policy and macroeconomic uncertainties weigh on the stock. On March 5, the company missed the&nbsp;topline and bottom-line guidance&nbsp;in the fourth quarter, leading to a 17% plunge in stock price. Marvell reported adjusted earnings of 60 cents per share, beating the 59-cent consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue came in at $1.81 billion, which beat the $1.79 billion analyst consensus estimate. Marvell said it expects first-quarter revenue in a range of $1.78 billion to $1.96 billion, versus the $1.87 billion estimate. Multiple Wall Street analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRVL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">slashed their price forecasts</a> on the stock after the dismal results.
On May 29, Marvell reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45681892/marvell-technology-stock-slips-after-q1-results-details" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">quarterly adjusted earnings</a> of $0.62 per share, which beat the Street estimate of $0.61. Quarterly revenue came in at $1.9 billion, which beat the consensus estimate of $1.88 billion. Marvell expects second-quarter net revenue of $2 billion, plus or minus 5%. It followed multiple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45700771/marvell-technology-analysts-slash-their-forecasts-after-q1-earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast cuts</a> on the stock. 
However, analysts from KeyBanc, Benchmark and UBS noted that Marvell&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/05/45702643/marvell-analysts-back-steady-outlook-point-to-data-center-strength-ai-momentum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">growing data-center</a> and AI momentum, anchored by deals with AWS and Microsoft, provides a solid foundation despite broader market volatility.
Price Action: MRVL stock was trading 0.68% higher at $72.50 premarket as of last check on Friday.
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Marvell Reshuffles Leadership As It Looks To Reignite Momentum, Rebuild Investor Confidence (CORRECTED)

Marvell Tech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NYSE">MRVL</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 25.10 million shares sold short, which is 3.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Marvell Tech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752847236_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Marvell Tech has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Marvell Tech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Marvell Tech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.54%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Marvell Tech?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI chip companies</a>, including Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), had a rollercoaster week so far.
Ranging from the U.S. government&#8217;s trade policies, quarterly earnings of key semiconductor suppliers and more, while investors keep evaluating Washington&#8217;s tariff policies and sustained AI frenzy.
This week, Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, and Supermicro gained 2-11% compared to the PHLX Semiconductor Index&#8217;s less than 1% gains. Marvell lost 2% this week.
This week&#8217;s market surge was driven by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46412125/trumps-latest-move-on-ai-and-china-propels-chip-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">two key developments</a>: reports of the Trump administration&#8217;s $70 billion AI and energy investment plan and the U.S. lifting specific chip export restrictions to China.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Semiconductor Policies</h2>
President Trump is set to unveil this initiative near Pittsburgh, which focuses on AI data centers, power generation, grid upgrades, and new workforce training. The plan aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI by attracting private investment, simplifying regulations, and fast-tracking project permits.
Senator David McCormick will host the event at Carnegie Mellon University. It will gather top executives from major companies, including BlackRock and Palantir. Blackstone President Jon Gray will also announce a $25 billion investment in data center and energy infrastructure expansion.
Reportedly,&nbsp;Nvidia has recently been allowed by the U.S. government to&nbsp;resume sales&nbsp;to China of its H20 AI chip.&nbsp;This is particularly significant because Nvidia took a $4.5 billion charge in the first quarter of this year due to the export ban on its H20 products to China, which was imposed on April 9.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Semiconductor Earnings</h2>
Key Nvidia supplier and contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46462634/nvidia-supplier-taiwan-semiconductor-on-a-roll-profit-explodes-with-strong-margin-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter results</a> on Thursday that exceeded expectations, driven by strong global demand for advanced chips crucial for AI applications.
The stock gained close to 4% based on the results. The company posted net sales of $30.07 billion, up 38.6% year-over-year, and net income of $398.27 billion New Taiwanese dollars, reflecting a 60.7% increase from the previous year.
The company raised its third-quarter guidance, projecting revenue between $31.8 billion and $33.0 billion, surpassing analysts&#8217; estimates. Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s margin growth was impressive, with gross margins expanding by 540 basis points to 58.6% and operating margins rising by 710 basis points to 49.6%.
Strong demand for cutting-edge processor technologies, including 3-nm, 5-nm, and 7-nm chips, continues to drive the company&#8217;s growth.
However, chip equipment maker ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46438500/asml-stock-plunges-nearly-8-in-wednesday-pre-market-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">plunged over 8%</a> Wednesday after it warned investors on its second-quarter results that the growth outlook for 2026 is uncertain due to rising macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.
CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted growing uncertainties, particularly from trade tensions and tariffs, although the fundamentals of its key AI customers remain strong.
Despite these concerns, ASML posted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46436723/trumps-tariff-threat-casts-shadow-over-asmls-2026-growth-plans-despite-strong-q2-ai-momentum" rel="noreferrer noopener">strong bookings of</a> $6.4 billion, exceeding consensus estimates of $5.6 billion. However, its third-quarter sales forecast, ranging from $8.6 billion-$9.2 billion, missed analyst expectations.
The company reported $8.9 billion in sales for second-quarter, surpassing estimates of $8.7 billion, with a profit of $2.66 billion, ahead of the expected $2.37 billion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Recent Key Developments</h2>
Let&#8217;s look at some of the recent significant developments for the semiconductor companies this week.
Broadcom unveiled its new Tomahawk Ultra chip on Tuesday, designed to accelerate AI data processing by linking hundreds of chips in data centers. The chip directly competes with Nvidia&#8217;s NVLink Switch, but Broadcom&#8217;s offering can connect four times as many chips, using a faster version of Ethernet instead of a proprietary protocol.
While both chips aim to facilitate &#8220;scale-up&#8221; computing, Broadcom adapted the Tomahawk Ultra for AI applications, showcasing its potential as a viable alternative to Nvidia&#8217;s powerful GPUs.
Super Micro Computer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46463670/supermicro-launches-new-ai-servers-with-intel-xeon-6-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced on Wednesday</a> that it has started shipping new 4-socket servers designed to support large-scale database and enterprise applications.
These servers, powered by the latest Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) Xeon processors, are optimized for demanding workloads like in-memory databases and scientific simulations, offering improved performance compared to previous models.
NVDA Price Action: NVDA stock is trading higher by 1.31% to $173.58 at last check Thursday.
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Semiconductor Stocks React To Key Policies And Earnings

Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday in possible sympathy with ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), which said it cannot confirm its growth outlook for 2026 and citied macro uncertainty.
What To Know: ASML, in its earnings report, said, &#8220;Looking at 2026, we see that our AI customers&#8217; fundamentals remain strong. At the same time, we continue to see increasing uncertainty driven by macro-economic and geopolitical developments. Therefore, while we still prepare for growth in 2026, we cannot confirm it at this stage.&#8221;
Marvell stock, along with other semiconductor names, may be slipping as investors weigh whether ASML's outlook could signal Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>).
In addition, ASML reported earnings per share of $6.69, beating the consensus estimate of $5.94. It also reported sales of $8.72 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $8.55 billion.
MRVL Price Action: Marvell shares closed Wednesday 2.15% lower at $70.85, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Marvell Stock Is Moving Lower Wednesday: What's Going On?

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Marvell Tech. Our analysis of options history for Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) revealed 41 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 41% of traders were bullish, while 36% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 18 were puts, with a value of $5,337,042, and 23 were calls, valued at $1,017,072.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $35.0 and $85.0 for Marvell Tech, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Marvell Tech's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Marvell Tech's whale activity within a strike price range from $35.0 to $85.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Marvell Tech 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752688840_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$19.65</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$3.7M</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$236.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">800</td>
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<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$165.4K</td>
<td>44</td>
<td align="right">240</td>
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<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$154.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">143</td>
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<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.35</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$143.4K</td>
<td>205</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
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<h3>About Marvell Tech</h3>
Marvell Technology is a fabless chip designer focused on wired networking, where it has the second-highest market share. Marvell serves the data center, carrier, enterprise, automotive, and consumer end markets with processors, optical and copper transceivers, switches, and storage controllers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Marvell Tech, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Marvell Tech's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 19,749,646, the price of MRVL is down by -3.98%, reaching $69.53.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 43 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Marvell Tech</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $84.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Marvell Tech, targeting a price of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $95. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $75. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Needham downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Melius Research persists with their Hold rating on Marvell Tech, maintaining a target price of $76. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Marvell Tech

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Shares of several semiconductor stocks are trading lower in possible sympathy with ASML, which said it cannot confirm its growth outlook for 2026 and cited macro uncertainty.

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artificial intelligence (AI) chip stocks</a>, including industry giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), alongside key players such as Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), saw a significant surge in their stock prices on Tuesday.
This market uptick was primarily driven by two major developments: reports indicating the Trump administration&#8217;s plans to announce substantial AI and energy investments in Pennsylvania, and the U.S. government&#8217;s decision to lift certain chip export restrictions to China.
President Donald Trump is set to unveil a major initiative on Tuesday near Pittsburgh, detailing plans for approximately $70 billion in new investments in artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure.
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Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-14/trump-to-unveil-70-billion-in-ai-and-energy-investments?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Monday that this comprehensive plan encompasses the development of new AI data centers, the expansion of power generation capabilities, critical upgrades to grid infrastructure, and the introduction of new training programs and apprenticeships.
This announcement represents a pivotal move in Trump&#8217;s broader strategy to bolster America&#8217;s leadership in AI by actively encouraging private investment, streamlining regulatory processes, and expediting permits for both technology and energy projects.
The event, hosted by Senator David McCormick at Carnegie Mellon University, is expected to draw a distinguished gathering of around 60 top executives from various sectors, including leaders from BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Anthropic, ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), and Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
Further underscoring the magnitude of these investments, Blackstone President Jon Gray is anticipated to announce a $25 billion initiative specifically targeting data center and energy infrastructure expansion.
This project is projected to generate thousands of construction and permanent jobs, contributing significantly to the economy. This follows earlier announcements made under Trump&#8217;s second term, notably a staggering $100 billion AI investment pledge from a consortium including SoftBank (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), OpenAI, and Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>).
These strategic moves, alongside the recent rollback of Biden-era AI chip restrictions, are explicitly aimed at counteracting China&#8217;s aggressive advancements in AI and maintaining the United States&#8217; technological superiority on the global stage.
Adding to the positive momentum for Nvidia and other chip stocks was the U.S. government&#8217;s recent decision to ease chip <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46409079/nvidia-growth-estimates-get-10-boost-as-us-lifts-china-chip-export-curbs-gene-munster-predicts-30-35-growth-for-2026" rel="noreferrer noopener">export restrictions to China</a>. This move is particularly impactful for companies like Nvidia, which had faced significant revenue setbacks due to previous bans.
Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, expressed optimism, stating that Wall Street analysts are likely to raise Nvidia&#8217;s growth estimates by approximately 10% following this development.
While acknowledging that some analysts might have already factored in the return of Nvidia&#8217;s H20 chips to the Chinese market, Munster still anticipates a boost to overall forecasts, emphasizing that, &#8220;Either way you look at it, great news for $NVDA.&#8221;
This is especially relevant given that Nvidia had previously incurred a substantial $4.5 billion charge in the first quarter of this year, directly attributable to the export ban on its H20 products to China, which was enforced on April 9.
NVDA Price Action: NVDA stock is trading higher by 4.69% to $171.75 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Trump's Latest Move On AI And China Propels Chip Stocks

Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) stock has plunged 34% year-to-date, lagging behind the Nasdaq 100 Index, which Marvell is a part of, by nearly 9% during the period. The index&#8217;s gain reflects the upside of key constituents such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and other Big Tech giants, including Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is Marvell Technology Stock Falling In 2025?</h2>
In February, Bank of America Securities analyst Vivek Arya highlighted that Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) are winning over a 10%-15% share of the overall accelerator market, despite Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) commanding over an 80% share, courtesy of AI compute and networking demand.
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This indicates Marvell&#8217;s relatively lower Total Addressable Market as an ASIC vendor.
ASIC vendor Marvell competes directly with Broadcom in areas like data center infrastructure and custom AI chips. Broadcom has surged 18% year-to-date.
Known for its GPUs, Nvidia is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45845825/ai-momentum-powers-nvidia-arm-and-chip-supply-chain-in-bofa-recap" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">strong competitor in</a> the data center market, alongside Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), with which Marvell also has a presence. Nvidia has gained 24% year-to-date, and AMD has gained 19%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Analysts Have To Say About Marvell Technology</h2>
On May 30, TD Cowen analysts <a href="https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/ai-infrastructure-reframing-gpu-vs-asic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">argued that the</a> traditional debate between traditional GPUs and ASICs is outdated. Instead, they suggest reframing it as merchant versus custom silicon, since modern datacenter GPUs are ASICs optimized for AI workloads.
They emphasized that the decision to build custom silicon or buy merchant chips should be viewed through a &#8220;build versus buy&#8221; ROI framework, with performance being the key driver of internal rate of return (IRR) and production scale potential. TD Cowen&#8217;s custom model compares GenAI hardware investments by evaluating their revenue potential against cost and performance trade-offs.
The firm expected merchant and custom accelerators to coexist, with hyperscalers balancing risk and reward across both approaches. However, they note that custom silicon faces binary outcomes—either it outperforms and scales or fails to justify further investment. While custom chips may grow to 15% of a projected $334 billion accelerator market by 2030, merchant platforms will likely remain dominant, growing from a larger base at a steady 18% CAGR.
Ultimately, TD Cowen concludes that performance, not generality or specialization, will determine which chips succeed, and every new generation will face a fresh round of ROI scrutiny.
On May 8, JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46226183/marvell-technology-could-be-on-the-brink-of-a-dramatic-comeback" rel="noreferrer noopener">reaffirmed his confidence</a> in Marvell citing its ongoing AI chip projects with Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), noting no signs of disruption and reiterating his $4 billion AI revenue estimate for 2025, driven by strong growth in custom AI chips and networking.
Following Marvell&#8217;s Custom AI Investor Event on June 17, Needham and JPMorgan analysts highlighted Marvell&#8217;s increased 2028 Data Center TAM forecast to $94 billion, up from $75 billion. They emphasized the Custom XPU segment, which is expected to grow at a 90% CAGR through 2028, outpacing the broader market.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Additional Macroeconomic Tailwinds</h2>
Marvell is poised to benefit from recent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46324642/arm-rides-ai-boom-and-outperforming-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. policy changes</a> supporting the semiconductor industry.
Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; boosts the semiconductor investment tax credit from 25% to 30% through 2026, encouraging chipmakers to expand domestic production. This expansion could increase demand for Marvell&#8217;s custom chips and networking technologies.
Price Action:&nbsp;MRVL stock was trading lower by 0.80% to $72.77 at last check Friday.
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Marvell Trails Big Tech In 2025—Is Its Custom AI Chip Strategy The Turnaround Investors Are Waiting For?

With over $350 billion already funneled into artificial intelligence infrastructure, Goldman Sachs says the next phase of chip investing hinges on performance, cost-efficiency, and software breadth, setting the stage for new market leaders <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">and fresh laggards.</a>
Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider sees the AI investment cycle transitioning from blind spending to early monetization, driving both opportunities and shakeouts across the semiconductor space.
In a new note shared Friday, Goldman rated seven top semiconductor stocks and introduced a &#8220;barbell&#8221; investing strategy: buy two types of companies. First, the performance leaders with strong software ecosystems. Second, the low-cost chipmakers helping companies run AI at scale.
"Although monetization has been elusive, we see early signs of incremental revenue and much clearer evidence of cost takeout to justify these investments," Schneider said.
Four stocks earned a Buy rating: Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) and Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>). Goldman is Neutral on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) and Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>). 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia And Broadcom Are Still The Big AI Bets</h3>
Goldman sees Nvidia as the primary beneficiary of the ongoing AI buildout. Despite talk of &#8220;peak AI&#8221; and rising competition from custom chips, Nvidia's strong product lineup, broad customer base and early signs of AI revenue give it the edge. Goldman set a $185 price target on the stock, or 12% above current market prices.
Broadcom is also a top pick. Goldman expects AI-related revenue to make up more than 40% of its total by 2026. Its strength in custom silicon for cloud giants and a solid software business make it one of the most reliable names in the space. Price target: $315, implying a 15% surge from current levels. 
"We believe the company will leverage its leadership in enterprise networking silicon to drive outsized share in custom silicon for hyperscalers," Schneider said about Broadcom. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Quiet Power Of Cadence And Synopsys</h3>
Chip design is getting more complex, and that's where software firms like Cadence and Synopsys come in.
Cadence, with a $380 price target, is gaining from the rise in custom chip development. More companies are designing their own AI chips, and Cadence provides the tools they need.
Synopsys, targeted at $620, is a key player in physical chip design. Its customer base is growing fast, and Goldman sees big upside—especially if its acquisition of Ansys goes through as planned.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AMD, Arm, Marvell: Neutral For Now</h3>
Goldman is cautious on AMD, Arm and Marvell. While all three are involved in AI, they don't offer the same upside potential right now.
&#8220;Our ratings reflect a more negative risk/reward skew on these companies' shares from current levels, or areas where we see additional downside risk to fundamentals," Schneider said.
AMD is in the AI race but faces tough competition from Nvidia and others. Arm has potential, but its growth depends on how widely its chip architecture spreads outside of smartphones. Marvell has AI exposure, but Goldman doesn't see enough upside right now to recommend buying.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI Is Already Saving Money—and That's Just the Start</h3>
Goldman says the first wave of AI tools is already helping companies cut costs—especially by reducing headcount. The firm estimates these tools could save Fortune 500 companies about $935 billion by 2030. That cash could then fuel more investment in AI that actually drives revenue.
Right now, real monetization is limited. Most AI tools still aren&#8217;t making serious money. But social media platforms are showing more engagement and better ad conversions. E-commerce is improving through smarter recommendation engines. That's the start of what could be a major return cycle.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key AI Trends To Watch</h3>
Goldman laid out five major themes for the chip sector in the next 12 to 24 months:
<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>AI spending is shifting from hype to real returns</li>
<li>Inventory cycles and demand mismatches will matter more</li>
<li>Geopolitical risks could reshape supply chains</li>
<li>The battle between chip architectures—x86, ARM, RISC-V—is heating up</li>
<li>Companies must decide between standard chips or building custom ones</li>
</ol>
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Goldman Sachs: 4 Must-Buy Chip Stocks, And A Few You Should Forget

Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider initiates coverage on Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $75.

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Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On Marvell Tech with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $75

Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 7.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.69%. Currently, Marvell Tech has a market capitalization of $61.80 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MRVL: If an investor had bought $1000 of MRVL stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $5,434.30 today based on a price of $71.68 for MRVL at the time of writing.
<h3>Marvell Tech's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752075917_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading lower amid possible trade tensions. It was reported the US is planning to restrict shipments of AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand over China concerns. Additionally, President Trump announced tariffs on Japan and Korea imports.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MRVL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Marvell Tech.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 46% bullish and 46%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $181,776, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $514,833.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $25.0 to $85.0 for Marvell Tech over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Marvell Tech's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Marvell Tech's whale activity within a strike price range from $25.0 to $85.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Marvell Tech 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751896880_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.87</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">242</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$2.53</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.53</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$69.9K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td align="right">386</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$1.56</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td>796</td>
<td align="right">535</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$59.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td align="right">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/17/27</td>
<td>$53.9</td>
<td>$51.95</td>
<td>$52.5</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>45</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Marvell Tech</h3>
Marvell Technology is a fabless chip designer focused on wired networking, where it has the second-highest market share. Marvell serves the data center, carrier, enterprise, automotive, and consumer end markets with processors, optical and copper transceivers, switches, and storage controllers.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Marvell Tech</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,452,630, the price of MRVL is down -1.01% at $74.42. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 52 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Marvell Tech</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $99.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B. Riley Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Marvell Tech, targeting a price of $115. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Buy rating on Marvell Tech with a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Marvell Tech, which currently sits at a price target of $124. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Marvell Tech, which currently sits at a price target of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $95. 
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Marvell Tech Unusual Options Activity For July 07

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) has underperformed the PHLX Semiconductor Index year-to-date, with returns of approximately 6% for QCOM <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chip-stocks">compared to the index&#8217;s</a> roughly 13%.
The divergence is starker over three months, where Qualcomm&#8217;s ~6% gains pale against the index&#8217;s 30% AI-driven rally, even with U.S.-China tech restrictions.
The gap is evident when looking at its peers in the GPU and custom chip space, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) generated ~43% returns, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) a robust 57%, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) 35%, and Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) ~18%.
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Given this performance disparity, it&#8217;s crucial to assess Qualcomm&#8217;s current difficulties and its strategies for improvement.
Qualcomm&#8217;s core business spans chipsets, software, and products for mobile, automotive, and IoT. A notable impact on Qualcomm&#8217;s revenue stemmed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43519066/qualcomm-rides-ai-wave-to-record-quarter-but-q2-guidance-dampens-investors-dragging-the-stock-down">from the slowdown in</a> Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shipments, as Apple previously relied on Qualcomm for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/02/43888012/apples-in-house-modem-chip-sparks-qualcomm-concerns-3-etfs-with-key-exposure">modem chips</a> that connect iPhones to wireless networks. 
This gradual transition by Apple to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45490266/qualcomm-re-enters-data-center-cpu-market-taps-nvidia-tech-to-power-ai-ambitions">in-house chips</a> has, in turn, spurred Qualcomm to strategically re-enter the data center CPU market, a segment currently dominated by AMD and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>). 
Looking ahead, Qualcomm has set an ambitious goal to generate $22 billion in non-handset revenue by 2029, with AI identified as a pivotal driver for this expansion.
Central to this strategy is a planned integration of Nvidia technology into future chips to optimize GPU communication for its AI data center offerings. 
Following a prior pause on an Arm-based CPU project with Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Qualcomm has revived its data center CPU initiatives and re-engaged in discussions. Additionally, a strategic partnership with Saudi AI firm Humain is underway to co-develop a custom data center CPU.
Beyond AI, Qualcomm sees substantial growth in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46217099/autonomous-vehicles-best-stocks">autonomous vehicle market</a>. Bank of America analyst Martyn Briggs highlights this sector&#8217;s potential, likening its current trajectory to the &#8220;ChatGPT moment&#8221; in AI.
Despite its stock underperformance, Qualcomm demonstrated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45150491/qualcomm-stock-drops-after-analysts-lower-price-targets-despite-strong-demand-from-apple-and-samsung">solid operational results</a>, exceeding second-quarter expectations with $10.84 billion in revenue and $2.85 EPS. This was driven by robust performance across its Handsets, IoT, and Automotive segments. 
Notably, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT) revenue surged 18% year-over-year, boosted by Snapdragon adoption, AI-enabled IoT solutions, and a 59% growth in Automotive from new global OEM contracts.
Looking ahead, analysts project QCT to expand approximately 12% year-over-year in the third quarter, with IoT and Automotive forecasted to see 15% and 20% growth, respectively. 
Qualcomm&#8217;s China business remains resilient, underpinned by premium Android subsidies and consistent design wins.
For the June quarter, revenue guidance stands at $9.9 billion-$10.7 billion, with EPS projected at $2.60-$2.80. The launch of Samsung&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) Snapdragon-based foldables could provide an additional boost to handset sales.
Analyst sentiment reflects cautious optimism, with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QCOM/analyst-ratings">consensus price forecast</a> of $186.71 based on 32 analyst ratings. Price forecasts range from a high of $270 (Tigress Financial, June 21, 2024) to a low of $140 (Wells Fargo, May 1, 2025). The average forecast of $170.67 suggests a potential 5.16% upside for Qualcomm from current levels.
Qualcomm is actively transforming its business beyond smartphones to overcome its stock underperformance against the semiconductor index and rivals. By focusing on high-growth areas like AI data center CPUs (including partnerships with Nvidia and renewed Meta discussions) and autonomous vehicles, and aiming for $22 billion in non-handset revenue by 2029, Qualcomm seeks to diversify. Despite a lagging stock, strong second-quarter results and analyst price forecasts suggest potential upside as its strategic pivot unfolds.
Price Action: Qualcomm stock is trading higher by 0.38% to $162.95 premarket at last check Thursday.
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Why Qualcomm's Stock Isn't Soaring Like Its Rivals

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/marvell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Data infrastructure chip</a> company Marvell Technology&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) stock has plunged 31% year-to-date, despite gaining 22% in the last three months, as it grapples with intense competition, macroeconomic uncertainty fueled by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46035836/nvidia-broadcom-marvell-and-other-chip-stocks-fall-on-unexpected-us-move" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. semiconductor sanctions</a>, and tariff policies.
On May 6, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/05/45239459/marvell-technology-stock-is-falling-after-the-bell-whats-happening" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the company announced</a> postponing its Investor Day from June 10 to a future date in 2026, citing macroeconomic uncertainty.
Marvell Technology specializes in&nbsp;designing semiconductor solutions that power modern data infrastructure. It focuses on high-performance chips for cloud computing, networking, storage, 5G, and automotive applications.
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Now, let&#8217;s examine how the broader market indices performed.
PHLX Semiconductor Index&nbsp;(SOX),&nbsp;of which Marvell is also a constituent, generated 11% returns year-to-date and 29% in the last three months. The S&amp;P 500 Index generated over 5% year-to-date and 10% in the last three months, while the NASDAQ Composite Index generated 5% and 16% returns during the same periods.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Marvell&#8217;s Latest Quarterly Results</h2>
On May 29, Marvell reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45681892/marvell-technology-stock-slips-after-q1-results-details" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter adjusted earnings</a> of 62 cents per share, which beat the Street estimate of 61 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $1.9 billion, up 63% year-over-year, which beat the consensus estimate of $1.88 billion.
The gain was backed by rapid scaling of its custom silicon programs and robust shipments of its electro-optics products. 
Marvell expects second-quarter net revenue of $1.90 billion-$2.10 billion (versus analyst consensus of $1.98 billion) and adjusted EPS of 62 cents-72 cents (versus analyst consensus of 66 cents). However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45700771/marvell-technology-analysts-slash-their-forecasts-after-q1-earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wall Street firms</a>, including Needham, Wells Fargo, and Keybanc, cut their price forecasts on the stock.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Optimism</h2>
Recalling an event in February, Bank of America Securities analyst Vivek Arya <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43474406/nvidia-still-a-top-pick-as-microsoft-meta-stick-with-gpus-despite-deepseek-challenge-analyst">expressed conviction in both</a> GPU vendors, such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and ASIC vendors, including Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Marvell, on the rising tide of AI compute and networking demand. He noted that ASICs are winning over a 10%-15% share of the overall accelerator market, despite GPUs commanding over an 80% share.
On May 8, JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur dismissed concerns about market share loss, citing Marvell's ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45294370/marvells-custom-ai-chips-for-microsoft-and-aws-stay-on-track-analyst-sees-strong-growth-ahead">AI chip projects</a> with Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), which remain on track with no reported share loss. He reiterated his estimate of $4 billion in AI revenue for Marvell in 2025, driven by growth in custom AI chips (ASICs) and networking.&#8221;
Marvell hosted a Custom AI Investor Event, streamed live on June 17, 2025, highlighting advances in Marvell&#8217;s technology platform. Wall Street firms, including Needham and JP Morgan, rerated Marvell after the event.
The analysts noted that Marvell raised its 2028 Data Center Total Addressable Market estimate to $94 billion, up from $75 billion. All subsegments drove the growth. The company expects its &#8216;Custom XPU attach&#8217; segment to grow at a 90% CAGR through 2028, outpacing broader segment growth, the analysts added.
Marvell has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRVL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus price forecast</a> of $100.45 based on the ratings of 31 analysts. The high is $150, issued by Barclays on Jan. 17, and the low is $67, issued by Redburn Atlantic on May 28. With an average price forecast of $88.67, Marvell has an implied 16.36% upside from the most recent analyst ratings.
Price Action: MRVL stock was trading higher by 3.2% to $78.73 at last check Wednesday.
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Marvell Technology Could Be On The Brink Of A Dramatic Comeback

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$104.4K</td>
<td>109.7K</td>
<td>244.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$76.6K</td>
<td>22.1K</td>
<td>16.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$157.9K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td>16.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$63.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QUBT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$41.3K</td>
<td>661</td>
<td>975</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>566</td>
<td>974</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$101.8K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>706</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 567 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.4K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 109745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 244656 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 50 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 428 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.6K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 22190 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16304 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 22 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $157.9K, with a price of $106.0 per contract. There were 18664 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9557 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $495.0 per contract. There were 14123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8316 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 3791 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.5K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 17553 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5709 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 391 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.3K, with a price of $213.0 per contract. There were 16194 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.6K, with a price of $2120.0 per contract. There were 2691 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2148 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QUBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 516 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.3K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 661 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 975 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $255.0 per contract. There were 566 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 974 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 568 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.8K, with a price of $1998.0 per contract. There were 8290 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 706 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.73% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.51%. Currently, Marvell Tech has a market capitalization of $65.05 billion. 
Buying $100 In MRVL: If an investor had bought $100 of MRVL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $226.33 today based on a price of $75.44 for MRVL at the time of writing.
<h3>Marvell Tech's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:21 AMJul 18, 2025	PUT	$67.50	Dec 18, 2026	514	700	700	551	127	TRADE	NEUTRAL
12:10 PMJul 17, 2025	CALL	$70.00	Mar 20, 2026	241	717	700	44	1626	TRADE	BEARISH
02:57 PMJul 16, 2025	PUT	$62.50	Jun 18, 2026	331	620	600	27	2255	TRADE	BEARISH
11:42 AMJul 16, 2025	PUT	$80.00	Jun 18, 2026	331	0	2000	0	1415	TRADE	BULLISH
11:37 AMJul 14, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jan 15, 2027	542	968	950	82	1175	TRADE	BEARISH
10:13 AMJul 14, 2025	PUT	$60.00	Aug 22, 2025	31	11865	11865	8536	139	TRADE	BULLISH