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Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.

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The U.S. semiconductor industry is intensifying efforts to exclude Chinese firms from its supply chains, following Washington&#8217;s directives to reduce China&#8217;s involvement in critical next-generation technologies.
Prominent chip equipment makers, such as Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) and Lam Research Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), have informed suppliers that they must find non-Chinese alternatives for specific components or risk losing their supplier status.
This requirement also extends to barring suppliers with Chinese investors or shareholders from continuing business partnerships with these companies, the Wall Street Journal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/u-s-chip-toolmakers-move-to-cut-china-from-supply-chains-6ad44c98?mod=latest_headlines" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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Industry experts indicate that shifting to non-Chinese suppliers will likely increase chipmakers&#8217; costs, as alternatives may be limited or more expensive.
While Lam Research confirmed that it complies with U.S. export restrictions for chip-related supply chains, Applied Materials highlighted its efforts to source alternative components to ensure stable supply, especially as China remains one of its biggest markets.
The U.S. government has tightened its stance on Chinese imports, with both leading presidential candidates pledging stricter trade policies. The semiconductor industry is central to national security, and lawmakers have blocked China&#8217;s access to advanced chips and equipment made in U.S.-friendly regions such as Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.
Further, recent Commerce Department rules require U.S. companies to obtain licenses before disclosing technical information to Chinese suppliers, limiting the scope of Chinese involvement in sensitive chip technology.
BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya and Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari flagged Lam Research&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41528577/lam-research-positioned-for-growth-amid-nand-recovery-and-advanced-packaging-streng" rel="noreferrer noopener">strategic positioning in</a> key tech areas, including its role in the recovering NAND market and its consistent free cash flow, as factors supporting his outlook.
Arya pointed out that while China&#8217;s share will likely stabilize at 30% by December, export control risks remain, and gains in gross and operating margins appear constrained.
Hari also noted that the market could positively perceive Lam Research&#8217;s reduced revenue share from China in the Systems business.
Needham&#8217;s Charles Shi <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40423260/applied-materials-positioned-for-2025-growth-despite-soft-china-revenue-and-light-q" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted a notable</a> drop in Applied Material&#8217;s China revenue to 32%, below the typical 40% industry share, which he believes could set the stock up well if China wafer fab equipment (WFE) declines into 2025.
Cantor Fitzgerald&#8217;s C.J. Muse flagged Applied Materials&#8217;s strength in Silicon revenues, leading-edge Foundry, and DRAM, alongside solid margin performance and optimistic WFE share gains for 2025.
Price Actions: At last check on Monday, AMAT stock was down 0.44% at $182.57. LRCX was down 0.70% at $74.28.
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Applied Materials and Lam Research Shift Supply Chains Away from China to Meet New US Guidelines

Applied Materials, Lam Research tell vendors to follow new restrictions, spurred by U.S. government pressure &nbsp;
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'U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains' - WSJ

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Applied Mat. Our analysis of options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) revealed 17 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 58% of traders were bullish, while 29% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $299,971, and 12 were calls, valued at $608,926.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $170.0 and $195.0 for Applied Mat, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Applied Mat stands at 1237.27, with a total volume reaching 9,126.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Applied Mat, situated within the strike price corridor from $170.0 to $195.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Mat Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730303161_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$45.75</td>
<td>$43.1</td>
<td>$45.0</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$187.50</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td>820</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">389</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$82.9K</td>
<td>920</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">697</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.21</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$72.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">194</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$16.55</td>
<td>$17.51</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">40</td>
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<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
In light of the recent options history for Applied Mat, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,324,811, with AMAT's price down by -1.94%, positioned at $186.43.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Applied Mat</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $225.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Neutral rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $190. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $235. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Applied Mat options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Looking At Applied Mat's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Applied Mat.
Looking at options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 61% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 23% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $420,730 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $384,129.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $175.0 to $280.0 for Applied Mat during the past quarter. 
<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 Applied Mat'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 Applied Mat's whale activity within a strike price range from $175.0 to $280.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729876553_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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$167.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$102.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$101.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">259</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$44.85</td>
<td>$42.2</td>
<td>$43.5</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$65.2K</td>
<td>78</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>842</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">140</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Applied Mat, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,992,511, with AMAT's price up by 1.75%, positioned at $186.96.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $225.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $250. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Neutral rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $190. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $235. 
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 Applied Mat with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on AMAT Options

Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading higher. Strength may be in sympathy with Western Digital, which reported a Q1 earnings beat. Additionally, tech stocks may be up amid a drop in yields.

Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.5% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.42%. Currently, Applied Mat has a market capitalization of $154.82 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMAT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMAT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,476.96 today based on a price of $186.99 for AMAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Mat's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729717216_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Applied Mat 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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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>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>10/18/24</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>127.9K</td>
<td>175.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$237.50</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$99.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>810</td>
<td>895</td>
</tr>
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<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>780</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWRE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$37.2K</td>
<td>677</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>340</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, is expiring today. Parties traded 1485 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 127937 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 175511 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $220.00 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 $82.5K, with a price of $825.0 per contract. There were 2742 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22668 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 put option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $237.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 1846 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8184 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $155.00 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 $30.1K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 10575 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7292 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 95 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $273.0 per contract. There were 5213 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1987 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 put option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.0K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 5341 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1973 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $296.0 per contract. There were 810 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 895 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $200.00 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 $27.9K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 1159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 780 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GWRE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.2K, with a price of $2480.0 per contract. There were 677 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $585.0 per contract. There were 4367 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 340 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

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Applied Mat.
Looking at options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) we detected 24 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 58% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $794,850 and 13, calls, for a total amount of $676,679.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $110.0 to $250.0 for Applied Mat over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Applied Mat's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Applied Mat's significant trades, within a strike price range of $110.0 to $250.0, over the past month.
<h3>Applied Mat Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729266334_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$96.9K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>596</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>702</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$93.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$91.2K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$9.14</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$90.9K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>270</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Applied Mat, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Applied Mat Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,115,067, with AMAT's price up by 1.36%, positioned at $185.73.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $225.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $250. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $225. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Neutral rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $190. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $235. 
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Behind the Scenes of Applied Mat's Latest Options Trends

Analyst Ratings

Live On CNBC, Jim Lebenthal Announces Bought More Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) shares are trading higher by 1.44% to $187.25 during Thursday&#8217;s session. Shares of several semiconductor and chip companies saw a lift on Thursday following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41383732/stock-of-the-day-taiwan-semiconductor-breaks-out-as-buyers-push-prices-higher">strong earnings report</a> from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
What Happened: TSMC's impressive quarterly results, driven by a 39% revenue increase year-over-year and strong demand for advanced chips, fueled positive sentiment across the semiconductor industry, benefiting companies like Applied Materials.
As a leading supplier of equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing, Applied Materials is closely tied to the fortunes of chipmakers like TSMC. With TSMC ramping up production of its advanced 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer chips to meet surging demand in AI and smartphones, the demand for Applied Materials' tools is expected to grow. 
The company plays a critical role in enabling the production of these next-generation chips, positioning it to capitalize on the ongoing expansion in high-performance chip manufacturing.
TSMC's stronger-than-expected guidance for the next quarter further bolstered optimism in the sector. As a result, Applied Materials&#8217; stock rose in early trading, as investors anticipate robust demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, driven by the growth in AI and advanced data processing technologies.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AMAT Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Applied Materials&#8217; case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AMAT has a 52-week high of $255.89 and a 52-week low of $129.23.

Why Applied Materials Stock Is Moving

Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading higher in sympathy with Taiwan Semiconductor, which reported better-than-expected earnings and issued strong guidance.

Shares of chip companies and semiconductor equipment stocks are trading lower on continued weakness following weak guidance from ASML.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Applied Mat. Our analysis of options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 54% of traders were bullish, while 36% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $280,912, and 6 were calls, valued at $396,005.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $175.0 and $210.0 for Applied Mat, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Mat'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 Applied Mat's whale activity within a strike price range from $175.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729086400_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$12.65</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$129.3K</td>
<td>627</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$16.05</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$128.7K</td>
<td>989</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.65</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$85.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">367</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>214</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">101</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
<h3>Applied Mat's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 291,387, the price of AMAT is up by 0.55%, reaching $192.07.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 29 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Applied Mat</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $217.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $190. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $235. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $185. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $225. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In AMAT Options

In the current market session, Applied Mat Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) stock price is at $193.37, after a 9.59% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 2.53%, and in the past year, by 36.71%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729017925_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Applied Mat P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 83.3 in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, Applied Mat Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 24.04. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729017925_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Applied Mat

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) shares are trading lower by 10.2% to $192.15 Tuesday afternoon, in possible sympathy with ASML, which fell after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41339229/asml-earnings-leak-sparks-broad-semiconductor-sell-off-sector-down-sharply-as-dutch-chipmaker-lo">issuing soft guidance</a>. Some stocks in the industry may also be down on reports indicating the U.S. is discussing curbing chip exports to some countries.
What&#8217;s Happening: ASML's early release of its third-quarter earnings report, combined with a downgraded 2025 sales outlook, sent shockwaves through the broader semiconductor industry, including Applied Materials.
ASML's revised sales guidance, which lowered its 2025 revenue expectations to a range of €30 billion to €35 billion ($32.7 billion to $38.2 billion), down from the previously anticipated €30 billion to €40 billion, raised concerns about slower-than-expected recovery in key market segments. 
While ASML highlighted ongoing demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chips, it also pointed to lagging recovery in other critical markets, leading to customer caution in the face of prolonged macroeconomic uncertainty.
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For Applied Materials, which relies heavily on global chipmakers to invest in new semiconductor fabrication technologies, the news from ASML is particularly concerning. 
Both companies are integral to the global semiconductor supply chain, with Applied Materials specializing in materials engineering solutions for advanced chips, including the deposition and patterning processes essential for next-generation semiconductors.
Any slowdown in the broader chip equipment market, as signaled by ASML's cautious outlook, directly impacts Applied Materials&#8217; future revenue prospects.
What Else: The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical, and companies like Applied Materials are deeply intertwined with capital expenditure cycles of chipmakers. 
With ASML reducing its outlook, there are now heightened fears of a broader pullback in spending across the industry, potentially affecting Applied Materials' orders for the advanced tools needed to produce increasingly complex semiconductor designs, such as those used in AI and high-performance computing.
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Applied Materials, as a key player in this sector, was not immune to this downturn, exacerbating concerns over the timing of the industry's recovery from previous supply chain disruptions and weaker demand from sectors such as consumer electronics.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AMAT Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Applied Materials&#8217; case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AMAT has a 52-week high of $255.89 and a 52-week low of $129.23.

Why Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Is Getting Hammered

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated 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>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td>32.4K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$59.3K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$96.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>605</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
<td>524</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$91.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>443</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>474</td>
<td>416</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ERIC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>74</td>
<td>405</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>275</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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $137.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $177.0 per contract. There were 4396 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18654 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.4K, with a price of $705.0 per contract. There were 32461 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 69 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.3K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 6009 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2619 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 178 contract(s) at a $41.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 16457 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1288 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 66 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 220 contract(s) at a $154.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 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 1320 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 605 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.2K, with a price of $1085.0 per contract. There were 15619 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 524 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.0K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 1180 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 443 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ENPH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 474 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 416 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ERIC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 404 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 74 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 405 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 31 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 87 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.4K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 4641 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 275 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) plunged by over 16% on Tuesday morning trading in New York following an accidental early release of the company&#8217;s third-quarter earnings report, sending shockwaves <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">through the semiconductor sector. </a>
The Dutch semiconductor equipment giant saw its stock drop sharply after lowering its 2025 sales outlook, casting a shadow over heightened future growth prospects. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ASML Lowers 2025 Sales Forecast</h3>
ASML's third-quarter report, published a day ahead of schedule, revealed a significant revision to its 2025 net sales guidance, now projected between 30 billion euros and 35 billion euros ($32.7 billion to $38.2 billion) — a reduction from the previously stated range of 30 billion euros to 40 billion euros. 
This downgrade in outlook is driven by slower-than-expected recovery in key market segments, despite strong growth from artificial intelligence investments.
&#8220;While there continue to be strong developments and upside potential in AI, other market segments are taking longer to recover. It now appears the recovery is more gradual than previously expected. This is expected to continue in 2025, which is leading to customer cautiousness,&#8221; said ASML president and CEO Christophe Fouquet.
&#8220;We expect our 2025 total net sales to grow to a range between 30-35 billion euros, which is the lower half of the range that we provided at our Investor Day,&#8221; the CEO said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ASML&#8217;s Q3 Results: Solid Performance, But Outlook Sours</h3>
For Q3 2024, ASML reported total net sales of 7.5 billion euros, surpassing analyst expectations of 7.12 billion euros. 
Net income reached 2.1 billion euros, with a gross margin of 50.8%. The company&#8217;s quarterly net bookings came in at 2.6 billion euros. Importantly, 1.4 billion euros of the bookings were for EUV (extreme ultraviolet) systems, indicating ongoing demand for advanced chip manufacturing equipment.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, ASML expects total net sales to land between 8.8 billion euros and 9.2 billion euros with a gross margin between 49% and 50%. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance, projecting total sales of around 28 billion euros. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sector-Wide Impact: Chip Stocks Slide</h3>
The negative reaction to ASML's earnings leak rippled across the broader semiconductor sector, dragging down other major players. 
By midday Tuesday, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) was down 3.7%, marking its worst trading session in over a month. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NYSE">SMH</a>) dropped by over 4%, as investor sentiment soured on chip-related stocks.
Here's a look at the worst-performing semiconductor stocks by 11:40 a.m. ET:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>1-day % chg</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML Holding N.V. </td>
<td>-16.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>-9.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</td>
<td>-8.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</td>
<td>-7.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Onto Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONTO#NASDAQ">ONTO</a>)</td>
<td>-7.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</td>
<td>-6.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>-5.52%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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