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Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).

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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: 
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<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>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>30.2K</td>
<td>110.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$96.8K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>25.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>33.8K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>13.9K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>BTDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>426</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$796.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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 December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $146.00 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 $25.4K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 30209 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110052 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 220 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.8K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 8823 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25831 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 990 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $31.0 per contract. There were 33812 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12443 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $1400.0 per contract. There were 5507 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9826 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $26.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $214.0 per contract. There were 5512 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4638 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $52.0 per contract. There were 13971 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4031 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BTDR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 106 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 9516 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3705 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 179 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $173.0 per contract. There were 426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3509 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 43 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 214 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $796.1K, with a price of $3720.0 per contract. There were 2147 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2411 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 78 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.5K, with a price of $1070.0 per contract. There were 4686 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1862 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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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/5/24313888/microsoft-copilot-vision-testing-websites">https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/5/24313888/microsoft-copilot-vision-testing-websites</a>
Microsoft is starting to test its new Copilot Vision feature today. <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/1/24259187/microsoft-copilot-redesign-vision-voice-features-inflection-ai">Originally unveiled in October</a>, Copilot Vision allows Microsoft's AI companion to see what you see on an Edge webpage you're browsing. You can then ask it questions about the text, images, and content you're viewing or use it to assist you.
"When you choose to enable Copilot Vision, it sees the page you're on, it reads along with you, and you can talk through the problem you're facing together," says the Copilot team <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/?p=3831&amp;preview=true&amp;_thumbnail_id=3834">in a blog post</a>. "Browsing no longer needs to be a lonely experience with just you and all your tabs."
It's an entirely optional experience, and you have to explicitly grant permission for Copilot Vision to be able to read webpages in Microsoft's Edge browser. Microsoft originally demonstrated the feature in October by showing how its AI assistant could read images from a collection on OneDrive on the web and even decipher hand-written recipes and offer up cooking tips. You could also use this feature while you're shopping on the web to find product recommendations.

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'Microsoft's Copilot Can Browse The Web With You Using AI 'Vision'/ Copilot Vision Is Now In Testing For A Limited Amount Of Copilot Pro Subscribers In The U.S.' - The Verge

In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) alongside its primary competitors in the Software industry. By meticulously examining crucial financial indicators, market positioning, and growth potential, we aim to provide valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>36.12</td>
<td>11.30</td>
<td>12.86</td>
<td>8.87%</td>
<td>$38.23</td>
<td>$45.49</td>
<td>16.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>48.50</td>
<td>48.21</td>
<td>9.90</td>
<td>30.01%</td>
<td>$5.44</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>6.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>174.94</td>
<td>24.94</td>
<td>22.29</td>
<td>4.81%</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>22.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>52.47</td>
<td>22.45</td>
<td>17.34</td>
<td>6.33%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>13.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CrowdStrike Holdings Inc</td>
<td>714.04</td>
<td>29.33</td>
<td>24.34</td>
<td>-0.57%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>28.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>49.34</td>
<td>82.87</td>
<td>13.26</td>
<td>90.26%</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>13.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>32.02</td>
<td>9.31</td>
<td>5.19</td>
<td>7.92%</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>3.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>680.93</td>
<td>15.03</td>
<td>16.60</td>
<td>-1.28%</td>
<td>$-0.02</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>32.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>29.91</td>
<td>3.10</td>
<td>6.15</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>4.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>44.35</td>
<td>27.51</td>
<td>8.78</td>
<td>5.56%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>16.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QXO Inc</td>
<td>30.60</td>
<td>1.57</td>
<td>27.88</td>
<td>-0.21%</td>
<td>$-0.03</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>35.07</td>
<td>12.93</td>
<td>10.06</td>
<td>10.53%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>8.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>37.45</td>
<td>24.37</td>
<td>1.75</td>
<td>32.0%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>0.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>37.51</td>
<td>7.03</td>
<td>4.33</td>
<td>6.88%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>2.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SolarWinds Corp</td>
<td>65.91</td>
<td>1.81</td>
<td>3.17</td>
<td>0.94%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>145.22</td>
<td>22.18</td>
<td>12.22</td>
<td>13.97%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>11.12%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>By conducting an in-depth analysis of Microsoft, we can identify the following trends: 
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With a Price to Earnings ratio of 36.12, which is 0.25x less than the industry average, the stock shows potential for growth at a reasonable price, making it an interesting consideration for market participants.
</li>
<li>
The current Price to Book ratio of 11.3, which is 0.51x the industry average, is substantially lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 12.86, surpassing the industry average by 1.05x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.87%, which is 5.1% below the industry average. This indicates potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits, which could be attributed to various factors.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $38.23 Billion, which is 65.91x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
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With higher gross profit of $45.49 Billion, which indicates 36.69x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
With a revenue growth of 16.04%, which surpasses the industry average of 11.12%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
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</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio gauges the extent to which a company has financed its operations through debt relative to equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When examining Microsoft in comparison to its top 4 peers with respect to the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following information becomes apparent:
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<li>
Microsoft exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector, as indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive aspect for investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest that the stock is undervalued compared to its peers. However, the high PS ratio indicates that the stock may be overvalued based on revenue. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit, Microsoft shows strong performance with high profitability and revenue growth compared to industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Analyzing Microsoft In Comparison To Competitors In Software Industry

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) shares closed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/earnings">higher on Wednesday</a>.
Microsoft announced Tuesday that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 83 cents per share, which is payable March 13, 2025, to shareholders of record on Feb. 20, 2025.
With the recent buzz around Microsoft, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends, too. As of now, Microsoft offers an annual dividend yield of 0.76%. That&#8217;s a quarterly dividend amount of 83 cents per share ($3.32 a year).
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $790,418 or around 1,807 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $157,909 or around 361 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($3.32 in this case). So, $6,000 / $3.32 = 1,807 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $3.32 = 361 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
MSFT Price Action: Shares of Microsoft gained 1.4% to close at $437.42 on Wednesday.
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How To Earn $500 A Month From Microsoft Stock

Elon Musk&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/xai">artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI</a>, has revealed plans to expand its Colossus supercomputer by over tenfold. This move is aimed at closing the gap with competitors such as Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) subsidiary Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
What Happened: The Colossus supercomputer, which was constructed in just three months, is set to incorporate more than 1 million graphics processing units (GPUs), <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/9c0516cf-dd12-4665-aa22-712de854fe2f">reported</a>&nbsp;the Financial Times&nbsp;on Wednesday. The supercomputer, which is currently the largest in the world, operates a cluster of over 100,000 interconnected Nvidia GPUs.
The expansion process has already commenced at the Memphis facility, with companies like Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer establishing&nbsp;operations in Memphis to support&nbsp;the expansion. The Greater Memphis Chamber also plans to create an &#8220;xAI special operations team&#8221; to provide round-the-clock service to the company.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42325788/fed-chair-powell-bitcoin-is-like-gold-just-virtual-and-digital?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fed Chair Powell: Bitcoin Is &#8216;Like Gold, It&#8217;s Just Virtual And Digital&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: AI companies are currently in a race to secure GPUs and access to data centers to meet the computing power demands for training and running their large-language models.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41556636/microsoft-and-openai-clash-over-14-billion-as-the-ai-leader-converts-to-a-for-profit-business-disrup">has a nearly $14 billion partnership</a> with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), which includes computing power credits. Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, has received an $8 billion investment from Amazon and is set to gain access to a new cluster of over 100,000 specialized AI chips.
The AI industry is witnessing fierce competition for computing power, with major players like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), OpenAI, and Anthropic making significant moves to strengthen their positions.
On Tuesday, Jeff Bezos-backed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42309656/amazon-unleashes-powerful-ai-chip-clusters-to-supercharge-anthropics-models-while-challenging-nvidia-and-openais-dominance">Amazon unveiled advanced AI chip clusters</a> to boost the performance of its partner, Anthropic, challenging the dominance of current market leaders, Nvidia and OpenAI. This move by xAI to expand its supercomputer is another significant development in this ongoing battle for AI supremacy.
Despite being a relatively new player in the AI industry, xAI, which is valued at $45 billion, has been rapidly gaining ground. The company, founded by Musk just over a year ago, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42235738/in-just-16-months-elon-musk-achieved-with-xai-what-took-openai-nearly-nine-years-to-accomplish">reportedly recently raised an additional $5 billion</a> and is now in direct competition with OpenAI, a company Musk helped co-found in 2015.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Making Money From Crowd Stampede</h4>
Chart of Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>). 
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock. The chart of PLTR is being used to illustrate the point.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The chart shows that PLTR stock has gone vertical.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The chart shows that the Arora core position was bought at $20.15.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The chart shows when the Arora trade around position signal was given.&nbsp; A trade around position is a technique used by billionaires and hedge funds that can dramatically increase returns and reduce risks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>As full disclosure, The Arora Report system is close to giving another signal for a new trade around position on PLTR.&nbsp; </li>
<li>Palantir is a defense contractor providing mostly AI-based software.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Being a defense contractor is a complex business.&nbsp; Historically, it has taken defense contractors a very long period, many acquisitions, and storied histories to become large.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>With Palantir, it is the first time that a company has become the largest defense contractor by market cap in the blink of an eye.&nbsp; More remarkable is that Palantir has achieved this feat not through a long storied history and not through acquisitions.&nbsp; Palantir has reached this status through a momo crowd and meme crowd stampede.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The chart shows that money is to be made by taking advantage of momo crowd and meme crowd stampedes.&nbsp; Over the years, we have helped our members make money from these stampedes on a number of stocks.&nbsp; Of course, prudent investors should have risk controls in place and be patient.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>As full disclosure, PLTR was recently added to the ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio.&nbsp;&nbsp;As full disclosure, Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)&nbsp;is also in the ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio.</li>
<li>RTX is the second largest defense contractor now by market cap.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Here is a comparison of a few key metrics between PLTR and RTX.
<ul>
<li>PLTR trailing PE is 354.&nbsp; RTX trailing PE is 34.</li>
<li>PLTR forward PE is 151.&nbsp; RTX forward PE is 19.&nbsp;</li>
<li>PLTR price/sales is 65.&nbsp; RTX price/sales is 2.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Based on the&nbsp;<a href="https://thearorareport.com/zyxmethod">ZYX Change Method</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://thearorareport.com/zyx-quantitative-screen">quantitative screen</a>, the highest reasonable valuation of PLTR is under $40.&nbsp; PLTR is trading at $71.74 as of this writing in the premarket.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The very long term Arora target for PLTR is $123 &#8211; $136.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The foregoing also illustrates the extreme positive sentiment in the stock market.&nbsp;</li>
<li>This morning, the stock market is front running Fed Chair Powell.&nbsp; Powell will be speaking later today.&nbsp; The hopium is that Powell will be dovish and indicate a rate cut is coming in spite of a large set of data showing that it is imprudent to cut rates at this time.</li>
<li>Buying in the early trade is largely focused on large cap tech stocks as well as speculative junk stocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Also adding to the buying are comments on Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) and Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) conference calls regarding AI.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are positive in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.&nbsp; Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.&nbsp; The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).&nbsp; The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).&nbsp; The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (ASCA:USO).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is range bound.&nbsp;
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp;&nbsp;The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.&nbsp;
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp;&nbsp;When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Making Money From Crowd Stampede – Palantir Becomes Largest Defense Contractor In Blink Of An Eye

<a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-enters-silicon-valleys-hot-new-business-war-7beccf6e?mod=latest_headlines">https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-enters-silicon-valleys-hot-new-business-war-7beccf6e?mod=latest_headlines</a>
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/ai-chatbots-chatgpt-gemini-copilot-meta-c6835d9d?mod=article_inline">ChatGPT</a>, is getting into the business of war.
The world's most valuable AI company has agreed to work with Anduril Industries, a leading defense-tech startup, to add its technology to systems the U.S. military uses to counter drone attacks. The partnership, which the companies announced Wednesday, marks OpenAI's deepest involvement yet with the Defense Department and its first tie-up with a commercial weapons maker.

"OpenAI Enters Silicon Valley's Hot New Business: War; The Leading AI Company Has Agreed To Put Its Powerful Tech In Anduril's Drone Defense Systems" - WSJ

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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<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>12/06/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>57.0K</td>
<td>142.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td>35.0K</td>
<td>47.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$355.5K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$47.3K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$67.6K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>22.1K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$74.1K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$1.1 million</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</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 2 day(s) on December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 328 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.4K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 57000 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 142252 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1302 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.4K, with a price of $38.0 per contract. There were 35081 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47025 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $355.5K, with a price of $237.0 per contract. There were 6844 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10285 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.8K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 8317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $350.00 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 $37.6K, with a price of $579.0 per contract. There were 4476 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4754 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 364 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.3K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 10161 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4619 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 put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 260 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 52 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.6K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3642 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 44 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $703.0 per contract. There were 22125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2833 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 504 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 54 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.1K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 4113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2140 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 163 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.1 million, with a price of $11883.0 per contract. There were 2530 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1641 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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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has revealed the first wave of games hitting Xbox Game Pass in December 2024, offering subscribers a diverse lineup of adventures, racers and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming"> indie darlings. </a>
Leading the charge is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure developed by MachineGames, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Wolfenstein series.
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Launching as a day-one Game Pass title on Dec. 9, The Great Circle is first major video game adaptation for Indiana Jones in years, promising players an immersive dive into uncovering one of history's greatest mysteries.
Adding variety, Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled speeds onto the service, delivering a colorful and competitive kart-racing experience on Dec. 4.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Full List: Xbox Game Pass December 2024 Wave 1</h1>
Here's what subscribers can look forward to, as <a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/12/03/xbox-game-pass-december-2024-wave-1/">announced</a> on an Xbox Wire:
Dec. 4
<ul>
<li>Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled (Ultimate, Standard, Core)</li>
<li>DayZ (Now with Core)</li>
<li>Goat Simulator (Now with Core)</li>
<li>Forza Motorsport (Now with Standard)</li>
<li>Hauntii (Now with Standard)</li>
<li>Humanity (Now with Standard)</li>
</ul>
Dec. 5
<ul>
<li>EA Sports WRC (Ultimate, PC)</li>
<li>Overthrown (Ultimate, PC)</li>
</ul>
Dec. 9
<ul>
<li>Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Ultimate, PC)</li>
</ul>
Dec. 10
<ul>
<li>Wildfrost (Ultimate, PC)</li>
</ul>
January 2025
<ul>
<li>Carrion (Ultimate, PC, Standard) &#8211; January 2</li>
<li>Road 96 (Ultimate, PC, Standard) &#8211; January 7</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What's Leaving Xbox Game Pass</h1>
As always, some titles will be leaving the service this month. Subscribers can grab any departing games at a 20% discount if purchased while still available in the library.
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42305217/gamers-now-watch-more-than-they-play-how-publishers-can-reclaim-lost-revenue-report">Gamers Now Watch More Than They Play — How Publishers Can Reclaim Lost Revenue: Report</a></li>
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On Tuesday, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) announced plans to seek proposals from nuclear energy developers to accomplish its artificial intelligence innovation <a target="_blank" href="https://sustainability.atmeta.com/blog/2024/12/03/accelerating-the-next-wave-of-nuclear-to-power-ai-innovation/" rel="noreferrer noopener">and sustainability goals</a>.
The artificial intelligence frenzy has been pivotal in the accelerated adoption of nuclear energy as a power source, prompting big tech firms to indulge in nuclear energy-related projects to generate power for their ongoing AI development initiatives, Reuters reports.
The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads is eyeing 1-4 gigawatts (GW) of new nuclear generation capacity in the U.S. starting in the early 2030s.
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The company emphasized the importance of electric grids expanding and adopting new sources of reliable, clean, and renewable energy to drive the technologies that will build the future of human connection, including the next wave of AI innovation.
According to Reuters, Meta Platforms expects nuclear energy to support the growth needs of the electric grids that power its data centers and the communities around them.
Meanwhile, Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) cloud unit Amazon Web Services tapped with Dominion Energy, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>) to develop a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/commodities/24/11/42188152/amazon-google-and-microsoft-bet-big-on-nuclear-ais-growing-energy-demands-fuel-new-projects" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">small modular reactor</a> near Dominion&#8217;s existing North Anna nuclear power station. In October, Amazon committed over $500 million in nuclear power across three projects from Virginia to Washington state. AWS expects the new SMRs to add a minimum of 300 megawatts of power to the Virginia region.
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google forged a deal with Kairos Power to buy power via SMRs, enabling up to&nbsp;500 MW&nbsp;of new carbon-free power to U.S. electricity grids.
Microsoft Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;engaged Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) to reopen Pennsylvania&#8217;s Three Mile Island nuclear plant. Microsoft agreed to exclusively purchase the plant&#8217;s energy for two decades.
Meta Platforms stock has surged over 77% year-to-date. Bank of America, Rosenblatt, Goldman Sachs, and Needham analysts projected upside for the stock fueled by Llama and Meta AI. Meta&#8217;s AI investments drove the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41658862/meta-is-an-ai-story-fueled-by-llama-and-meta-ai-says-bullish-analyst" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">20% revenue growth</a> and have the potential for upside despite higher capex, as per the analysts. 
Price Action: META stock was down 0.77% at $608.75 at last check Wednesday.
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In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) against its key competitors in the Software industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>35.61</td>
<td>11.14</td>
<td>12.67</td>
<td>8.87%</td>
<td>$38.23</td>
<td>$45.49</td>
<td>16.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>47.14</td>
<td>46.86</td>
<td>9.62</td>
<td>30.01%</td>
<td>$5.44</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>6.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>164.69</td>
<td>23.48</td>
<td>20.99</td>
<td>4.81%</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>22.25%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>50.92</td>
<td>21.79</td>
<td>16.82</td>
<td>6.33%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>13.88%</td>
</tr>
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<td>CrowdStrike Holdings Inc</td>
<td>686.18</td>
<td>28.19</td>
<td>23.39</td>
<td>-0.57%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>28.52%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>47.88</td>
<td>80.43</td>
<td>12.87</td>
<td>90.26%</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>13.0%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>31.15</td>
<td>9.06</td>
<td>5.05</td>
<td>7.92%</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>3.07%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>653.02</td>
<td>14.42</td>
<td>15.92</td>
<td>-1.28%</td>
<td>$-0.02</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>32.67%</td>
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<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>29.60</td>
<td>3.07</td>
<td>6.08</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>4.9%</td>
</tr>
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<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>43.25</td>
<td>26.82</td>
<td>8.57</td>
<td>5.56%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>16.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QXO Inc</td>
<td>30.09</td>
<td>1.54</td>
<td>27.41</td>
<td>-0.21%</td>
<td>$-0.03</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>34.79</td>
<td>12.83</td>
<td>9.98</td>
<td>10.53%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>8.36%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>37.28</td>
<td>24.26</td>
<td>1.75</td>
<td>32.0%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>0.46%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>36.92</td>
<td>6.92</td>
<td>4.26</td>
<td>6.88%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>2.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SolarWinds Corp</td>
<td>62.23</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>2.99</td>
<td>0.94%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>139.65</td>
<td>21.53</td>
<td>11.84</td>
<td>13.97%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>11.12%</td>
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 </style>By closely studying Microsoft, we can observe the following trends: 
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At 35.61, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.25x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
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The current Price to Book ratio of 11.14, which is 0.52x the industry average, is substantially lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation.
</li>
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With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 12.67, which is 1.07x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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The company has a lower Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.87%, which is 5.1% below the industry average. This indicates potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits, which could be attributed to various factors.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $38.23 Billion, which is 65.91x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The gross profit of $45.49 Billion is 36.69x above that of its industry, highlighting stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 16.04%, outperforming the industry average of 11.12%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733324422_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Microsoft stands in comparison with its top 4 peers, leading to the following comparisons:
<ul>
<li>
In terms of the debt-to-equity ratio, Microsoft has a lower level of debt compared to its top 4 peers, indicating a stronger financial position.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest the stock is undervalued compared to peers, indicating potential for growth. However, the high PS ratio implies the stock may be overvalued based on revenue. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit, Microsoft shows strong performance, indicating efficient operations and profitability. The high revenue growth further supports Microsoft's competitive position in the industry.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Performance Comparison: Microsoft And Competitors In Software Industry

Aswath Damodaran, finance professor at New York Univerisity&#8217;s Stern School of Business, told Bloomberg Television on Monday that he recommends buying any of the Magnificent Seven <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42143676/which-magnificent-7-stock-should-doj-target-next-benzinga-poll-finds-over-50-say">stocks on dips. </a>
What To Know: Corrections will occur and "I'd suggest that when that happens you find a way to add at least one, maybe two or three of these companies, because these are so much part of what drives the economy and the market," Damodaran said.
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It has been difficult to buy the dip on a Magnificent Seven stock as the tech giants have climbed throughout 2024. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) offers equal-weight exposure to the Magnificent Seven stocks and is up nearly 60% year-to-date. 
"As a value investor, I have never seen cash machines as lucrative as these companies are," Damodaran said. "And I don't see the cash machine slowing down."
Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) continue jockeying for the top position as the largest company in terms of market capitalization. Apple currently holds the largest market cap at $3.67 trillion, while Nvidia is in second place with a market cap of $3.44 trillion. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) remains in third with a market capitalization of $3.21 trillion. 
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), formerly the laggard of the seven, has gained more than 40% over the past month. CEO Elon Musk has grown into a trusted advisor of President-elect Donald Trump and investors are betting Tesla <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42283558/elon-musks-doge-co-lead-already-targeting-tesla-rivals-vivek-ramaswamy-flags-stellantis-75b-loan-days-after-criticizing-rivians-66b-loan">will benefit</a> under the Trump administration. 
Though not quite a dip, Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) shares have remained flat over the past month as the company faces ongoing litigation and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42143421/staggering-google-breakup-proposal-from-doj-a-kitchen-sink-moment-alphabet-analyst">the potential sale</a> of its Chrome browser in a federal antitrust lawsuit. 
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MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) executive chairman Michael Saylor on Tuesday suggested that Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) could significantly boost its market cap by incorporating Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42275232/leveraged-microstrategy-etfs-are-playing-with-fire-experts-warn">into its financial strategy.</a>
What Happened: Speaking on CNBC, Saylor <a href="https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1863969787212177509">outlined</a> how the tech giant could add up to $4 trillion to its valuation and $600 to its share price by leveraging Bitcoin in key areas like cash reserves, dividends and buybacks.
&#8220;Microsoft is buying back its stock and issuing bonds,&#8221; Saylor said. &#8220;If they simply swept their existing cash into Bitcoin, it could add a trillion dollars to their market cap and $150 to the share price.&#8221; 
He further added that converting dividends into Bitcoin or replacing buybacks with Bitcoin investments could each add another trillion dollars and $150 per share.
Saylor emphasized that by embracing Bitcoin, Microsoft could transition from being &#8220;asset-poor and expectation-rich&#8221; to a more balanced position. 
&#8220;Instead of surrendering capital through buybacks, they could invest in Bitcoin, grow enterprise value, and feed the digital economy of the future,&#8221; he said.
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Why It Matters: MicroStrategy has been a pioneer in institutional Bitcoin adoption, with over 400,000 BTC in its treasury.
Saylor described the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42253242/microstrategys-michael-saylor-calls-bitcoin-the-manhattan-in-cyberspace-says-its-an-asset-you-could-expect-to-last-1000-years">company&#8217;s ongoing strategy</a> of issuing stock and debt to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42160774/microstrategy-is-the-bitcoin-magnet-says-bernstein-but-not-everybodys-sold-nothing-is-free-in-finance-says-one-analyst">acquire more Bitcoin</a>, capturing arbitrage gains, and leveraging the cryptocurrency&#8217;s high volatility.
&#8220;Bitcoin is unique in history—it's the first scarcity commodity outperforming the S&amp;P 500 with higher volatility,&#8221; Saylor noted.
Although he acknowledged that major corporations like Microsoft might not immediately embrace Bitcoin, Saylor sees growing interest from publicly traded companies adopting the cryptocurrency as a strategic reserve. 
&#8220;Right now, we're in the second inning. Crossing $100,000 for Bitcoin will mark the third inning,&#8221; he said, projecting further growth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42183963/microstrategy-coinbase-and-other-bitcoin-linked-stocks-tumble-as-btcs-march-to-100000-stalls">in Bitcoin adoption</a>.
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Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) shares jumped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRDO">almost 40% in early trading on Tuesday</a>.
The visibility into the company's growth inflection in the back half of the year improved significantly, according to BofA Securities.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58a5e02943eaaa00018d9399/vivek-arya">Analyst Vivek Arya</a> upgraded the rating for Credo Technology from Underperform to Buy while raising the price target from $27 to $80.
The Credo Technology Thesis: The company delivered a "solid beat and material raise" quarter, Arya said in the upgrade note.
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Credo Technology's outlook suggests "the start of a multi-year adoption cycle for its Active Electrical Cable (AEC) product that enables power-efficient AI clusters," he added.
The company's earnings call addressed the concerns around the market for AEC, "with 3x 10% customers," including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) as well as "growing momentum in other adjacent areas (optical DSP, line card PHY, retimer)," the analyst stated.
Credo Technology is likely to generate robust results in the back half of fiscal 2025, "driven by strong AI growth at Amazon Web Services, a key customer (and investor)," he further wrote.
CRDO Price Action: Shares of Credo Technology had risen by 49.24% to $71.34 at the time of publication on Tuesday.
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Lack Of Sellers</h4>
Please click here for a chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>The chart shows that after a very shallow pullback, the stock market has moved higher.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The chart shows that in this bullish environment, the breakout line acted as support.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the volume remains low during this rally.&nbsp; The interpretation in this case is that there are very few sellers. &nbsp;As a result, it does not take much for the market to go higher.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, here are the reasons for the lack of sellers:
<ul>
<li>Sellers want to wait until 2025 to book profits to defer paying taxes by one year.</li>
<li>Sentiment is extremely positive.</li>
<li>Complacency has set in among retail investors.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Professional traders and money managers are waiting for the year end chase by under performing money managers.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>RSI on the chart shows that the stock market is overbought.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>China is responding to the latest U.S. sanctions on the export of certain semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>China has outright banned the export of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S. &nbsp; China is also restricting export of graphite to the U.S.&nbsp; These materials are important in manufacturing certain semiconductors, night vision goggles, and certain parts of satellites.&nbsp; Among the beneficiaries of China's restrictions on exports to the U.S. is Mp Materials Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>).&nbsp; The stock is up about 13% as of this writing in the premarket.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>JOLTS jobs openings will be released at 10am ET and may be market moving.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Investors are looking for clues to the jobs report that will be released on Friday at 8:30am ET. &nbsp;In The Arora Report analysis, the jobs report will play a major role in determining what the Fed does next.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>).&nbsp;
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are positive in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.&nbsp; Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.&nbsp; The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).&nbsp; The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).&nbsp; The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (ASCA:USO).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is range bound, trading under $95,000.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.&nbsp;
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Lack Of Sellers In The Stock Market, China Retaliates Against U.S.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</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 MSFT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Microsoft.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 66% bullish and 16%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $311,805, and 8 are calls, for a total amount of $464,898.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $300.0 to $440.0 for Microsoft over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Microsoft'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 Microsoft's whale activity within a strike price range from $300.0 to $440.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Microsoft Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733239896_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$112.0K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td align="right">350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$427.50</td>
<td>$106.0K</td>
<td>743</td>
<td align="right">246</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$102.9K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
<td align="right">755</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$34.55</td>
<td>$34.4</td>
<td>$34.55</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$86.3K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$422.50</td>
<td>$79.5K</td>
<td>278</td>
<td align="right">132</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Microsoft</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
Having examined the options trading patterns of Microsoft, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Microsoft</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,904,767, the price of MSFT is up by 0.1%, reaching $431.42.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 56 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Microsoft</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $500.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $500. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Microsoft with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Microsoft

In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) against its key competitors in the Software industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>35.59</td>
<td>11.14</td>
<td>12.67</td>
<td>8.87%</td>
<td>$38.23</td>
<td>$45.49</td>
<td>16.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>46.76</td>
<td>46.48</td>
<td>9.54</td>
<td>30.01%</td>
<td>$5.44</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>6.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>163.31</td>
<td>23.28</td>
<td>20.81</td>
<td>4.81%</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>22.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>50.61</td>
<td>21.65</td>
<td>16.72</td>
<td>6.33%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>13.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CrowdStrike Holdings Inc</td>
<td>680</td>
<td>27.93</td>
<td>23.18</td>
<td>-0.57%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>28.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>47.90</td>
<td>80.45</td>
<td>12.87</td>
<td>90.26%</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>13.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>31.24</td>
<td>9.08</td>
<td>5.06</td>
<td>7.92%</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>3.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>638.84</td>
<td>14.10</td>
<td>15.57</td>
<td>-1.28%</td>
<td>$-0.02</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>32.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>29.91</td>
<td>3.10</td>
<td>6.15</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>4.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>43.36</td>
<td>26.89</td>
<td>8.59</td>
<td>5.56%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>16.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QXO Inc</td>
<td>30.39</td>
<td>1.56</td>
<td>27.69</td>
<td>-0.21%</td>
<td>$-0.03</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>34.35</td>
<td>12.66</td>
<td>9.85</td>
<td>10.53%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>8.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>36.95</td>
<td>24.05</td>
<td>1.73</td>
<td>32.0%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>0.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>36.73</td>
<td>6.89</td>
<td>4.24</td>
<td>6.88%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>2.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SolarWinds Corp</td>
<td>61.68</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>2.96</td>
<td>0.94%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>138.0</td>
<td>21.42</td>
<td>11.78</td>
<td>13.97%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>11.12%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>Upon closer analysis of Microsoft, the following trends become apparent: 
<ul>
<li>
At 35.59, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.26x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 11.14, significantly falling below the industry average by 0.52x, it suggests undervaluation and the possibility of untapped growth prospects.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 12.67, surpassing the industry average by 1.08x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.87% is 5.1% below the industry average, suggesting potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $38.23 Billion, which is 65.91x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
With higher gross profit of $45.49 Billion, which indicates 36.69x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 16.04% exceeds the industry average of 11.12%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733238017_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By analyzing Microsoft in relation to its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be derived:
<ul>
<li>
When considering the debt-to-equity ratio, Microsoft exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company has a favorable balance between debt and equity, with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, which can be perceived as a positive aspect by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest the stock is undervalued compared to peers, indicating potential for growth. However, the high PS ratio implies the stock may be overvalued based on revenue. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, Microsoft shows strong performance, outperforming industry peers and demonstrating solid financial health.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

<ul>
<li>Collaboration brings together industry leaders to advance generative AI use cases for manufacturing</li>
<li>Codebeamer Copilot expected to simplify requirements management as part of the product development process</li>
<li>Codebeamer Copilot beta expected to release in early 2025</li>
</ul>
BOSTON, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4315835-1&amp;h=4227278656&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ptc.com%2F&amp;a=PTC">PTC</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) today announced that it has partnered with Microsoft and Volkswagen Group to develop a generative artificial intelligence (AI) copilot based on the PTC Codebeamer&#xAE; application lifecycle management (ALM) solution. Codebeamer Copilot will support software development in physical products by enabling software engineers to create and manage product requirements more efficiently as well as test, validate, and release them.
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PTC Partners With Microsoft And Volkswagen Group To Develop Codebeamer Generative AI Copilot; Codebeamer Copilot Beta Expected To Release In Early 2025

Ray Dalio-led hedge fund Bridgewater Associates sold its positions in the topmost AI-linked stock along with other big technology companies, while buying shares of other AI-linked companies in the third quarter of the current fiscal as per its 13F filings.
What Happened: Bridgewater pared its stake in Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), among other companies.
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Holdings (as of Jun. 30) (in million)</td>
<td>Holdings (as of Sept. 30) (in million)</td>
<td>Change (in million) </td>
<td>Stock Performance (YTD)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia</td>
<td>6.556</td>
<td>4.754</td>
<td>-1.8</td>
<td>188%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet </td>
<td>4.54</td>
<td>4.37</td>
<td>-0.17</td>
<td>24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>0.870</td>
<td>-0.22</td>
<td>16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon</td>
<td>2.64</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>-1.23</td>
<td>41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Johnson &amp; Johnson</td>
<td>3.204</td>
<td>1.470</td>
<td>-1.73</td>
<td>-3.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42282948/ubs-forecasts-sp-500-to-hit-6600-in-2025-citing-support-from-over-easy-global-central-bank-policy">UBS Forecasts S&amp;P 500 To Hit 6,600 In 2025, Citing Support From &#8216;Over-Easy Global Central Bank Policy&#8217;</a>
On the other hand, the hedge fund bought Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) along with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Holdings (as of Jun. 30) (in million)</td>
<td>Holdings (as of Sept. 30) (in million)</td>
<td>Change (in million)</td>
<td>Stock Performance (YTD)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom </td>
<td>0.024</td>
<td>0.955</td>
<td>0.931</td>
<td>53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple</td>
<td>0.469</td>
<td>1.031</td>
<td>0.562</td>
<td>29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer</td>
<td>0.015</td>
<td>0.161</td>
<td>0.146</td>
<td>47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies</td>
<td>0.086</td>
<td>0.523</td>
<td>0.437</td>
<td>300%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices</td>
<td>1.099</td>
<td>1.464</td>
<td>0.365</td>
<td>2.5%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Why It Matters: Big tech saw heavy selling at Bridgewater in the third quarter, while it increased its stake in companies like Broadcom by 3,806% to a total value of $164.81 million.
Bridgewater sold 27% or 1.8 million shares of Nvidia reducing its value in its portfolio by $232.59 million. It also sold $100.697 million worth of Google-parent Alphabet&#8217;s stock.
The hedge fund further sold 220.169 million shares of Microsoft and 1.233 million shares of Amazon.
In the same period, Bridgewater increased its stake in Super Micro Computer by 921%, Palantir Tech by 507%, and Advanced Micro Devices by 35%.
The hedge fund founded by Ray Dalio held 1.031 million shares of Apple worth $240.4 million. It also added $92.62 million worth of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF increasing the holding by 18% in the exchange-traded fund.
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