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Dernières nouvelles pour NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) Stock

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Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.

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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>
<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>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>50.9K</td>
<td>78.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$645.9K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>9.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$36.3K</td>
<td>28.4K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$57.9K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$242.50</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>890</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$107.1K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$1.3 million</td>
<td>194</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASAN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$86.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $150.00 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 $44.0K, with a price of $44.0 per contract. There were 50995 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78277 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $645.9K, with a price of $6460.0 per contract. There were 10446 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9094 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 53 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.3K, with a price of $685.0 per contract. There were 28486 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7216 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $46.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.9K, with a price of $193.0 per contract. There were 8704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6759 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 bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $242.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.9K, with a price of $389.0 per contract. There were 6761 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2335 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 192 contract(s) at a $110.00 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 $48.8K, with a price of $258.0 per contract. There were 1809 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1623 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 207 contract(s) at a $230.00 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 $29.2K, with a price of $141.0 per contract. There were 890 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1420 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 406 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 155 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.1K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 11988 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1324 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LRCX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 252 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1150 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.3 million, with a price of $1150.0 per contract. There were 194 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1186 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ASAN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASAN#NYSE">ASAN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 77 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 89 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.7K, with a price of $975.0 per contract. There were 1698 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1126 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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Taiex is the benchmark weighted index on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE).
Taiwan Semiconductor will continue to capitalize on the demand frenzy for electronics used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications, leading to the surge in the Taiwanese stock index.
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SinoPac Financial expects the US dollar to hold up despite Trump&#8217;s protectionist practices, which are a tailwind for export-oriented economies, including Taiwan.
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Taiwan Semiconductor is expanding its footprint beyond its hometown to help countries consolidate their semiconductor supply chain and reduce dependence on China. However, the chipmaker insists on maintaining its hometown&#8217;s key advanced production facilities.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</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 NVDA, 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 35 uncommon options trades for NVIDIA.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 42% bullish and 48%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $272,128, and 29 are calls, for a total amount of $1,870,883.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $140.0 to $170.0 for NVIDIA over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for NVIDIA'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 NVIDIA's whale trades within a strike price range from $140.0 to $170.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>NVIDIA Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733497283_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<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>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$296.9K</td>
<td>38.6K</td>
<td>16.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$19.95</td>
<td>$20.03</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$184.2K</td>
<td>37.3K</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>24.3K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$16.18</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$148.8K</td>
<td>25.2K</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>225</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NVIDIA</h3>
Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
Having examined the options trading patterns of NVIDIA, 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 NVIDIA</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 24,247,626, the price of NVDA is down by -0.03%, reaching $145.02.</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 75 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On NVIDIA</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $171.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Phillip Securities downgraded its rating to Accumulate, setting a price target of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $175. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wedbush continues to hold a Outperform rating for NVIDIA, targeting a price of $175. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on NVIDIA, maintaining a target price of $175. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Raymond James keeps a Strong Buy rating on NVIDIA with a target price of $170. 
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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 NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) alongside its primary competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment 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>NVIDIA Background</h3>
Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
<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>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>57.27</td>
<td>53.91</td>
<td>31.84</td>
<td>31.13%</td>
<td>$22.86</td>
<td>$26.16</td>
<td>93.61%</td>
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<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>32.64</td>
<td>8.60</td>
<td>12.93</td>
<td>8.36%</td>
<td>$555.05</td>
<td>$439.35</td>
<td>38.95%</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>137.70</td>
<td>12.13</td>
<td>16.88</td>
<td>-2.77%</td>
<td>$6.39</td>
<td>$8.36</td>
<td>47.27%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>125.10</td>
<td>4.03</td>
<td>9.51</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$3.42</td>
<td>17.57%</td>
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<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>17.94</td>
<td>6.78</td>
<td>4.65</td>
<td>11.46%</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
<td>$5.78</td>
<td>18.69%</td>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>35.87</td>
<td>10.20</td>
<td>11.28</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.47</td>
<td>-8.41%</td>
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<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>228.06</td>
<td>24.12</td>
<td>41.46</td>
<td>1.83%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>144.10</td>
<td>2.49</td>
<td>4.49</td>
<td>1.99%</td>
<td>$3.63</td>
<td>$2.74</td>
<td>93.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>65.41</td>
<td>3.03</td>
<td>11.35</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>-10.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>40.45</td>
<td>4.98</td>
<td>5.77</td>
<td>1.24%</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>-48.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>16.31</td>
<td>3.26</td>
<td>3.88</td>
<td>4.75%</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>-19.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>64.52</td>
<td>11.87</td>
<td>13.73</td>
<td>6.35%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>30.59%</td>
</tr>
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<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>10.67</td>
<td>1.33</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>1.98%</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>-26.63%</td>
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<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>19.66</td>
<td>2.25</td>
<td>1.18</td>
<td>3.16%</td>
<td>$28.59</td>
<td>$26.43</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
</tr>
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<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>17.05</td>
<td>2.79</td>
<td>5.53</td>
<td>4.22%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>10.81%</td>
</tr>
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<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>10.38</td>
<td>1.45</td>
<td>2.33</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>$29.73</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>5.99%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>23.42</td>
<td>2.18</td>
<td>3.34</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>-15.9%</td>
</tr>
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<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc</td>
<td>132.63</td>
<td>8.87</td>
<td>13.91</td>
<td>2.67%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>33.47%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>56.58</td>
<td>11.32</td>
<td>14.21</td>
<td>1.03%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>-33.87%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>31.48</td>
<td>4.69</td>
<td>11.60</td>
<td>4.29%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>14.57%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>63.68</td>
<td>6.65</td>
<td>9.99</td>
<td>3.48%</td>
<td>$33.38</td>
<td>$27.13</td>
<td>8.28%</td>
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 </style>By thoroughly analyzing NVIDIA, we can discern the following trends: 
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At 57.27, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.9x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
</li>
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With a Price to Book ratio of 53.91, which is 8.11x the industry average, NVIDIA might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
</li>
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The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 31.84, surpassing the industry average by 3.19x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 31.13%, which is 27.65% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
The company has lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.86 Billion, which is 0.68x below the industry average. This potentially indicates lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
With lower gross profit of $26.16 Billion, which indicates 0.96x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 93.61% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 8.28%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
</li>
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative 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.
When comparing NVIDIA with its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be observed:
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NVIDIA has a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be perceived as a positive indicator by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For NVIDIA, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest strong market sentiment and revenue multiples. The high ROE reflects efficient use of shareholder equity. The low EBITDA and gross profit may indicate operational challenges. The high revenue growth signifies strong sales performance relative to industry peers in Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment.
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On Thursday, Italian startup iGenius announced partnering with Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) to build a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.igenius.ai/press-releases/ai-supercomputer-colosseum" rel="noreferrer noopener">massive data center</a> in southern Italy by mid-2025. The center will feature close to 80 of Nvidia&#8217;s advanced servers.
iGenius aims to develop open-source AI solutions for secure industries, including financial services, healthcare, and the public sector, leveraging Nvidia&#8217;s software tools.
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iGenius is building a data center to accommodate 80 of Nvidia&#8217;s most powerful servers, called GB200 NVL72 machines, each with 72 of Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell chips in them, Reuters reports.
iGenius CEO Uljan Sharka told Reuters that the European AI startup, valued at over $1 billion, has raised&nbsp;650 million euros&nbsp;so far in 2024 and is taking on additional capital for the AI computing system, &#8220;Colosseum.&#8221;
The iGenius Colosseum supercomputer features&nbsp;Nvidia DGX GB200&nbsp;systems containing thousands of Nvidia Grace Blackwell Superchips.
iGenius will use the Colosseum supercomputer to build advanced AI applications, including training open-source generative AI and trillion-plus-parameter large language models.
The Colosseum will be located in Europe and features liquid cooling.
It will likely deliver 115 exaflops of computational performance, powered by renewable energy from Italy.
Colosseum will collaborate with Nvidia to develop AI models to support financial consulting, patient services, and government planning.
Built with the&nbsp;Nvidia AI Enterprise&nbsp;software platform, Nvidia Nemotron models, and the&nbsp;Nvidia NeMo&nbsp;framework, the iGenius AI models will be offered as&nbsp;Nvidia NIM&nbsp;microservices.
iGenius plans to offer customers the option to deploy the models and microservices as fully managed applications, including cloud-based or on-premises Nvidia accelerated computing.
Blackwell chips are Nvidia&#8217;s most eagerly awaited graphics processing units (GPUs). Oppenheimer&nbsp;analyst Rick Schafer projected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42336825/nvidia-could-become-taiwan-semis-3rd-us-plant-customer" rel="noreferrer noopener">several billion dollars</a> in revenue from Blackwell for the January quarter.
Schafer flagged investors modeling 5 million—6 million Blackwell GPUs in 2025.
Reportedly, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42336825/nvidia-could-become-taiwan-semis-3rd-us-plant-customer" rel="noreferrer noopener">weighing production</a> of the front-end process of Blackwell chips at its Arizona plant.
Nvidia stock is up over 201% year-to-date due to the AI frenzy. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and Grizzle Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DARP#NYSE">DARP</a>).
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What Happened: This decision is part of Amazon&#8217;s broader strategy to enhance cost performance in AI model training, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Artificial-intelligence/Amazon-halts-Inferentia-AI-chip-development-as-it-takes-on-Nvidia">reported</a> Nikkei on Thursday.
Since it entered the AI chip market in 2018, Amazon Web Services has been offering both Inferentia and Trainium chips to AI companies.
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Trainium is designed with a larger memory capacity and supports diverse data formats, enabling rapid computations across multiple servers.
"We can get to the same level of optimization and cost performance benefits by doubling down on Trainium as a single, unified product," Kulkarni stated.
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Why It Matters: During a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42317004/amazon-launches-ai-war-againt-nvidia-by-building-ai-supercomputers-and-servers-at-cheaper-costs">tech event in Las Vegas</a>, Amazon unveiled the Trainium2 chip and announced plans for the Trainium3 chip, expected in 2025.
The Trainium3 will use a 3-nanometer chipmaking process, doubling Trainium2&#8217;s computing performance.
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Price Action: Amazon's stock rose by 1.1% on Thursday, finishing at $220.55. In the after-hours session, it saw a dip of 0.1%, reaching $220.32. So far this year, Amazon shares have surged by 47.1%, significantly outperforming the Nasdaq 100 index, which gained 29.5% over the same period.
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Meurice, who led ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) from 2004 to 2013, oversaw a five-fold increase in the company&#8217;s market value and established the Customer Co-Investment Program, which included Intel&#8217;s investment in next-generation lithography technologies. 
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As U.S. power demand is projected to surge at an annual rate of 2.5%, a $7 trillion investment windfall is on the horizon fueled by the sweeping infrastructure overhaul required to sustain AI breakthroughs, digital asset mining, and next-generation mobility innovations.
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga on Thursday, Maurits Pot, CEO and co-founder of Tema ETFs, introduced the newly launched Tema Electrification ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOLT#NYSE">VOLT</a>), the world's first fund dedicated to the infrastructure powering modern technology.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Power Demand Is Surging</h3>
The U.S. power grid has been largely neglected for decades, but the electrification era is creating a surge in electricity consumption that hasn't been seen since the 1990s. 
Several megatrends are at play:
<ol>
<li>AI is energy-hungry: AI data centers consume seven times more power than traditional facilities, according to Tema ETFs. With generative AI and machine learning applications proliferating, power requirements are expected to soar. </li>
<li>Aging infrastructure: Approximately 70% of U.S. transmission and distribution (T&amp;D) lines are over 25 years old—past their recommended lifespan. Without upgrades, the grid may be unable to meet demand.</li>
<li>Supply deficits are coming: The U.S. could face a 40 gigawatt power shortfall by 2030, equivalent to 40 nuclear plants or 100 gas-fired turbines.</li>
</ol>
&#8220;We think this electrification trend is massive,&#8221; Pot said, adding, &#8220;the opportunity lies on the expansion of power capacity needed to meet rising demand for AI, mobility and other things.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Sets VOLT Apart?</h3>
Pot explained that VOLT is the first ETF to span the full electrification value chain, offering exposure to companies across five categories: generation, transmission, grid equipment, electrification services, and applications. 
Here's a closer look at some of the key names in the portfolio:
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<th>Category</th>
<th>Portfolio Holding</th>
<th>Investment Rationale</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Generation</td>
<td>GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>)</td>
<td>The U.S.'s largest manufacturer of gas turbines is sold out until 2028.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Transmission</td>
<td>Nexans</td>
<td>Supplies high-voltage cables to modernize aging T&amp;D lines in the U.S.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Grid Equipment</td>
<td>Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBB#NYSE">HUBB</a>)</td>
<td>Builds critical electrical grid infrastructure expected to grow at 2x GDP.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Electrification Services</td>
<td>Quanta Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>)</td>
<td>Modernizes grid networks and connects new energy sources to the system.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Applications</td>
<td>Vertiv Holdings LLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) </td>
<td>Produces data center cooling systems, with the market growing 13–15% annually.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin, Crypto And the Hidden Digital Asset Demand Story</h3>
According to Pot, the growth of the digital asset industry is an underrated source of upside risks to U.S. power demand needs in the upcoming years.
 &#8220;Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining is very energy intensive,&#8221; Pot stated. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Current VOLT Portfolio Positioning</h3>
Here's a breakdown of the fund's current portfolio positioning as of Dec. 4, 2024:
Regional Exposure: North America dominates the portfolio with 80.91% allocation, while Europe accounts for 16.57% of the exposure.
Market Cap Breakdown: The portfolio focuses on large-cap companies, which comprise 64.80% of the holdings, followed by mid-cap companies at 24.54%. Small-cap stocks represent 8.14% of the fund. There are no mega-cap stocks, defined as those with a market capitalization of over $200 billion.
Power Allocation:
<ul>
<li>Power Generation accounts for 23.55%, split into conventional energy at 12.85% and renewables at 10.70%.</li>
<li>Grid Management is the largest allocation at 44.39%, including 24.53% for &#8220;before the meter&#8221; infrastructure and 19.86% for &#8220;after the meter&#8221; services.</li>
<li>End-Use Applications make up 29.54%, further divided into 13.15% for products and 16.39% for services.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 10 Holdings </h3>
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<th>% of NAV</th>
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<td>Bel Fuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BELB#NASDAQ">BELB</a>)</td>
<td>5.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nexans SA </td>
<td>5.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE Vernova, Inc.</td>
<td>5.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hubbell, Inc. </td>
<td>5.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quanta Services, Inc. </td>
<td>4.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>)</td>
<td>4.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>)</td>
<td>4.09%</td>
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<td>4.05%</td>
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<td>4.04%</td>
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<td>4.03%</td>
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On Thursday, Nvidia&nbsp;Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;founder and chief&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;agreed to jointly open an artificial intelligence research and development center with the Vietnamese government under a new deal.
Nvidia client&nbsp;Viettel Group&nbsp;data center will also join the initiative to develop advanced AI in the country, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-05/nvidia-agrees-to-open-vietnam-ai-center-in-southeast-asia-push?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> Vietnam&#8217;s Investment Minister Nguyen Chi Dung in Hanoi on Thursday.
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NVIDIA announced today it is opening its first Vietnam research and development center, signaling its confidence in the country's bright artificial intelligence future.
The company is collaborating with the Vietnamese government to establish its new Vietnam Research and Development Center focused on AI. NVIDIA will use the R&amp;D center to focus on software development, capitalizing on the country's strong talent pool of STEM engineers, and to engage industry leaders, startups, government agencies, universities and students to accelerate the adoption of AI.

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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>
<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>
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<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>
</table>

<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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Bank of America significantly raised Tesla Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) 12-month price target from $350 to $400, maintaining a Buy rating as the investment bank bets on the company&#8217;s ability to balance strong near-term growth in electric vehicles with bold long-term plays in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/electric-vehicles">autonomous driving and robotics.</a>
In a note to clients Thursday, analyst John Murphy highlighted his optimism following a recent visit to Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.
"The trip gave us increased confidence that Tesla is well-positioned to grow in 2025+," Murphy said, citing discussions with investor relations, a factory tour, and test drives that showcased Tesla's technological advancements.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">FSD Advances Bolster Robotaxi Prospects</h3>
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology stood out during the test drive at Gigafactory Austin, with vehicles demonstrating significant improvements. 
Murphy highlighted how Tesla's Cybertruck and Model Y seamlessly navigated construction zones and managed a challenging left turn against traffic.
"Tesla noted that soon its FSD will require an intervention only once every 10,000 miles," Murphy said, emphasizing that the company's autonomous technology is nearing the safety level required to launch a monitored robotaxi service. 
For comparison, Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (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>) Waymo initiated its robotaxi operations after achieving one intervention every 17,000 miles, &#8220;a milestone TSLA believes it could achieve shortly with its growing AI compute.&#8221; 
Murphy highlighted Tesla's growing AI infrastructure, which includes 50,000 active Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) H100 chips as of October. This positions the company to potentially launch its robotaxi service by 2025.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Optimus: Tesla's Robot Revolution</h3>
Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, is already making strides in automation.
Though Optimus currently accounts for just a single-digit percentage of Tesla's AI compute power, Murphy expects this to increase as the robotaxi program stabilizes, accelerating Optimus&#8217; development.
"With more robots in use, training will accelerate," he said, adding that mass production in 2026 and beyond could drive down costs and open new growth avenues for Tesla.
Murphy also indicated Tesla may consider raising capital to support its investments in Optimus, robotaxis, and artificial intelligence. 
"At its current valuation, Tesla could raise $50 billion+ through an equity raise at a relatively modest 4-5% dilution to shareholders," Murphy stated. 
&#8220;TSLA has historically been able to raise capital at an extremely low cost compared to its peers,&#8221; he added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lower-Cost EV And Expanding TAM</h3>
Tesla plans to launch a lower-cost EV in the first half of 2025, targeting a price point below $30,000, which includes the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. 
Murphy said this vehicle could expand Tesla's total addressable market (TAM), with cost savings achieved through &#8220;a number of areas such as de-contenting, making the motor more efficient and thereby enabling a smaller battery, and changing the interior.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Shares of Tesla rose by 3.8% to $371.52 on Thursday, reaching levels last seen in early April 2022, pushing year-to-date gains to 50%.
The all-time highs of $414 reached in November 2021 are now approximately 10% above current prices.
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Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) interim co-CEO David Zinsner said he expects the next chief to have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/intel" rel="noreferrer noopener">manufacturing and product</a> expertise Reuters cites from the UBS technology conference on Wednesday.
Zinsner&#8217;s comments came after CEO Pat Gelsinger quit on Monday, failing to impress the board with his turnaround efforts.
Intel stock is down over 54% year-to-date as it failed to tap technological shifts, including a shift to mobile devices and AI-centric computing akin to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
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Zinsner said Intel&#8217;s &#8220;core strategy&#8221; and outlook regarding the future of its PC and server business remain intact. The company continues to expect <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41681685/intel-shares-surge-in-premarket-after-q3-results-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $13.30 billion—$14.30 billion versus guidance of $13.81 billion.
The chipmaker had named CFO David Zinsner and general manager of Intel&#8217;s Client Computing Group Michelle Johnston Holthaus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42299694/intels-new-ceo-change-unlikely-to-help-gain-traction-versus-taiwan-semi-nvidia-analysts-say" rel="noreferrer noopener">as interim co-CEOs</a> while the board hunted for a new CEO.
The company&#8217;s list of potential candidates includes former director Lip-Bu Tan who reportedly left the company after differences with Gelsinger.
Intel&#8217;s head of foundry manufacturing and supply chain, Naga Chandrasekaran, emphasized the need for cultural change to become a successful foundry and semiconductor player. He expects Intel to offer samples of chips made with the new node in the first half of 2025.
Zinsner expects Intel&#8217;s foundry business to note better margins by 2025, mainly due to its Lunar Lake processors.
Truist Securities analyst William Stein and Benchmark&nbsp;analyst Cody Acree&nbsp;do not expect a management change to move the needle for Intel, which lagged behind Taiwan Semiconductor in manufacturing capacity and needed to include the AI accelerator opportunity. However, the potential breakup of Intel&#8217;s products and foundry business would deprive shareholders, and the separation of the foundry business could imply Intel parting with the $7.8 billion of CHIPS Act funding, as per the analysts.
Investors can gain exposure to Intel through First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXL#NASDAQ">FTXL</a>) and REX FANG &amp; Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEPI#NASDAQ">FEPI</a>).
Price Action: INTC stock closed lower by 3.79% at $21.13 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Intel Interim Co-Chief Expects CEO To Have Foundry Background, Stands By Forecast

In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in comparison to its major competitors within the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.
<h3>NVIDIA Background</h3>
Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
<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>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>57.30</td>
<td>53.94</td>
<td>31.86</td>
<td>31.13%</td>
<td>$22.86</td>
<td>$26.16</td>
<td>93.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>32.24</td>
<td>8.49</td>
<td>12.78</td>
<td>8.36%</td>
<td>$555.05</td>
<td>$439.35</td>
<td>38.95%</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>137.77</td>
<td>12.13</td>
<td>16.89</td>
<td>-2.77%</td>
<td>$6.39</td>
<td>$8.36</td>
<td>47.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>127.42</td>
<td>4.10</td>
<td>9.69</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$3.42</td>
<td>17.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>18.27</td>
<td>6.91</td>
<td>4.74</td>
<td>11.46%</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
<td>$5.78</td>
<td>18.69%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>36.55</td>
<td>10.39</td>
<td>11.49</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.47</td>
<td>-8.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>233.60</td>
<td>24.70</td>
<td>42.47</td>
<td>1.83%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>147.43</td>
<td>2.55</td>
<td>4.59</td>
<td>1.99%</td>
<td>$3.63</td>
<td>$2.74</td>
<td>93.27%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>66.55</td>
<td>3.08</td>
<td>11.55</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>-10.06%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>42.81</td>
<td>5.27</td>
<td>6.10</td>
<td>1.24%</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>-48.37%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>65.57</td>
<td>12.06</td>
<td>13.95</td>
<td>6.35%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>30.59%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>16.37</td>
<td>3.27</td>
<td>3.89</td>
<td>4.75%</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>-19.21%</td>
</tr>
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<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>10.64</td>
<td>1.32</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>1.98%</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>-26.63%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>19.92</td>
<td>2.28</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>3.16%</td>
<td>$28.59</td>
<td>$26.43</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
</tr>
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<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>17.36</td>
<td>2.84</td>
<td>5.63</td>
<td>4.22%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>10.81%</td>
</tr>
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<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>10.66</td>
<td>1.49</td>
<td>2.39</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>$29.73</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>5.99%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>23.78</td>
<td>2.21</td>
<td>3.39</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>-15.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc</td>
<td>136.98</td>
<td>9.16</td>
<td>14.37</td>
<td>2.67%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>33.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>58.20</td>
<td>11.64</td>
<td>14.62</td>
<td>1.03%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>-33.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>32.15</td>
<td>4.79</td>
<td>11.85</td>
<td>4.29%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>14.57%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>64.96</td>
<td>6.77</td>
<td>10.17</td>
<td>3.48%</td>
<td>$33.38</td>
<td>$27.13</td>
<td>8.28%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>When closely examining NVIDIA, the following trends emerge: 
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The Price to Earnings ratio of 57.3 is 0.88x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 53.94 relative to the industry average by 7.97x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 31.86, which is 3.13x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
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The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 31.13%, which is 27.65% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
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With lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.86 Billion, which is 0.68x below the industry average, the company may face lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
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Compared to its industry, the company has lower gross profit of $26.16 Billion, which indicates 0.96x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
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The company's revenue growth of 93.61% exceeds the industry average of 8.28%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
</li>
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733410807_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a key indicator of a company's financial health and its reliance on debt financing.
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 comparing NVIDIA with its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be observed:
<ul>
<li>
NVIDIA exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector, as indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.
</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 NVIDIA, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest strong market sentiment and revenue multiples. In terms of ROE, NVIDIA outperforms with a high ratio, reflecting efficient use of shareholder equity. However, the low EBITDA and gross profit levels may indicate operational challenges. The high revenue growth rate signals a promising future outlook for NVIDIA within the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)&nbsp;and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;are exploring production of the front-end process of Blackwell artificial intelligence chips at the former Arizona plant, Reuters cites familiar sources.
Taiwan Semiconductor has so far manufactured Nvidia's Blackwell chips in its Taiwan facilities, where its chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS) capacity exists.
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Therefore, it must ship the Blackwell chips back to Taiwan for packaging, which renders Nvidia vulnerable to U.S. geopolitical tensions with China.
For context, China continued threats and military <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39857131/ai-chip-stocks-nvidia-amd-taiwan-semi-saw-a-selloff-this-week-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">exercises around Taiwan</a>. Meanwhile, most of Taiwan Semiconductor's production capacity is based in Taiwan.
The key Nvidia supplier targets mass production of the Blackwell chips in early 2025.
Taiwan Semiconductor's current Arizona plant customers reportedly include Apple&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Earlier this week, Amazon.Com Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) cloud unit claimed that it could <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42325881/amazon-takes-on-nvidia-with-cheaper-ai-supercomputers-servers" rel="noreferrer noopener">connect more chips</a> than Nvidia and could train some AI models at a 40% discount to Nvidia chips.
Amazon Web Services showcased its data center servers embedded with its AI&nbsp;chips, dubbed Trn2 UltraServers. These servers target&nbsp;Nvidia's flagship server, which is packed with the latest Blackwell chips.
Amazon also disclosed that it is building artificial intelligence&nbsp;supercomputers in collaboration with Anthropic, which will feature Amazon's latest AI training chip, Trainium 2. Previous reports claimed Nvidia's production challenges of Blackwell chips hampered AWS' data center plans.
Despite production challenges, Oppenheimer&nbsp;analyst Rick Schafer&nbsp;projected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42005107/nvidia-set-for-gains-from-ai-cloud-demand-blackwell-launch-and-data-center-expansion-analyst-notes" rel="noreferrer noopener">several billion dollars</a> in revenue from Blackwell for the January quarter. He noted investors are modeling between 5 and 6 million Blackwell GPUs in 2025.
Nvidia stock has surged over 201% year-to-date. Taiwan Semiconductor stock gained 98%.
Investors can gain exposure to Nvidia through ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>) and EA Series Trust Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>).
Price Actions:&nbsp;NVDA stock traded lower by 0.02% at $145.10 premarket at the last check on Thursday. TSM is up 0.37%.
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