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Cadence Design Sys

Cadence Design Systems is a provider of electronic design automation software, intellectual property, and system design and analysis products. EDA software automates and aids in the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Cadence offers a portfolio of design IP, as well as system design and analysis products, which enable system-level analysis and verification solutions.

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Cadence Design Systems shares are trading higher after the company announced MediaTek is adopting its AI-enhanced custom/analog design solutions to achieve productivity gains.

Latest Virtuoso Studio release and Spectre Simulator deliver a 30% productivity gain for MediaTek's 2nm design flow compared to prior Virtuoso releases
Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Virtuoso Studio advanced optimization enhances MediaTek's efficiency by 30% by accelerating the design-centering process</li>
<li>Spectre X Simulator on NVIDIA Hopper GPUs achieved up to 6X greater performance while maintaining accuracy</li>
<li>MediaTek's adoption of Virtuoso Studio's layout routing and placement tools provides another 30% design productivity improvement</li>
</ul>
Cadence (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) today announced that MediaTek has adopted the AI-driven Cadence&#xAE; <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cadence.com%2Fen_US%2Fhome%2Ftools%2Fcustom-ic-analog-rf-design%2Fvirtuoso-studio.html%2F%3Futm_source%3DCCM_WW%26utm_medium%3DGA_External%26utm_campaign%3DCPG%26utm_content%3DWire_PR%26utm_term%3D1%2F22%26utm_id%3DMediaTek&amp;esheet=54186155&amp;newsitemid=20250122483099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Virtuoso&amp;index=1&amp;md5=b4f591bdd43b80c28003352e3e3751be">Virtuoso</a>&#xAE; Studio and <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cadence.com%2Fen_US%2Fhome%2Ftools%2Fcustom-ic-analog-rf-design%2Fcircuit-simulation%2Fspectre-x-simulator.html%2F%3Futm_source%3DCCM_WW%26utm_medium%3DGA_External%26utm_campaign%3DCPG%26utm_content%3DWire_PR%26utm_term%3D1%2F22%26utm_id%3DMediaTek&amp;esheet=54186155&amp;newsitemid=20250122483099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Spectre%26%23174%3B+X+Simulator&amp;index=2&amp;md5=bd731199f9316d77082d729a4de917a8">Spectre&#xAE; X Simulator</a> on the NVIDIA accelerated computing platform for its 2nm development. As design size and complexity continue to escalate, advanced-node technology development has become increasingly challenging for SoC providers. To meet the aggressive performance and turnaround time (TAT) requirements for its 2nm high-speed analog IP, MediaTek is leveraging Cadence's proven custom/analog design solutions, enhanced by AI, to achieve a 30% productivity gain.

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Live On CNBC, Rob Sechan Announces Sold Cadence Design Systems

Redburn Atlantic analyst Lachlan Brown initiates coverage on Cadence Design Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $350.

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Redburn Atlantic Initiates Coverage On Cadence Design Sys with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $350

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>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>33.8K</td>
<td>140.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$97.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>82.3K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$619.7K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$35.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
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<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$293.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>CDNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$170.5K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>923</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BRZE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>629</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>491</td>
<td>327</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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $74.0 per contract. There were 33843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 140691 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBAI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 751 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 466 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.9K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 1222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10947 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 82343 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7349 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 64 contract(s) at a $265.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $619.7K, with a price of $9685.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3985 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.9K, with a price of $359.0 per contract. There were 3049 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3079 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $317.0 per contract. There were 7870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1276 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 2 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 889 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $293.4K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 1789 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1071 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CDNS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 98 contract(s) at a $335.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.5K, with a price of $1740.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 923 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BRZE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRZE#NASDAQ">BRZE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 264 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $28.4K, with a price of $108.0 per contract. There were 3385 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 254 contract(s) at a $99.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 44 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 327 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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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/12/42599673/amazon-has-20000-rivian-electric-delivery-vans-in-fleet-heres-what-could-be-next-for-both-companies">Amazon Has 20,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans In Fleet: Here&#8217;s What Could Be Next For Both Companies</a>
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The Bears
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&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42568740/dogecoin-bull-says-he-had-to-sell-as-meme-king-plunges-to-5-week-low-but-derivative-traders-remain-bullish">Dogecoin Bull Says He &#8216;Had To Sell&#8217; As Meme King Plunges To 5-Week Low But Derivative Traders Remain Bullish</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/aniket-verma">Aniket Verma</a>, reports on Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) dropping amid Federal Reserve concerns, with early adopter Glauber Contessoto selling some holdings.
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For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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Shares of stocks in the broader software sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) had a rocky year. While semiconductors at large posted historic gains through 2024&#8217;s first half, they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40754938/semiconductor-etfs-take-a-beating-dragged-lower-by-nvidia-amd-and-broadcom-stocks">erased much of their gains</a> in the late summer and fall. One industry analyst is optimistic about the industry&#8217;s prospects in 2025.
The Semiconductor Analyst: Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya named six of his top semiconductor picks for 2025:
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<li>NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) with a price target of $190.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) with a price target of $250.</li>
<li>Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) with a price target of $140.</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) with a price target of $92.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) with a price target of $90.</li>
<li>Cadence Design Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) with a price target of $365.</li>
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/12/42511580/microchip-technology-faces-multiple-headwinds-heading-into-2025-turns-analyst-bearish">analyst also downgraded</a> Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>).
The AI Boom: Arya cited Nvidia, Broadcom and Marvell as the leaders in AI. He says Lam Research&#8217;s capital expenditures will recover in 2025 along with the reduction of China headwinds. The analyst also thinks ON Semiconductor will recover from cyclical trends while Cadence Design will benefit from its resiliency.
The analyst sees the semiconductor industry&#8217;s upcycle lasting into 2025. He noted that past bullish cycles have lasted, on average, roughly 10 quarters, while current bullishness has only lasted five quarters.
Arya sees two major trends affecting the industry in 2025.
&#8220;In the first half, we expect the AI investments driven by AI training and scaling of models to continue, doubling down on the Nvidia Blackwell deployment ramps driven by cloud customers,&#8221; the analyst said. &#8220;At the same time, we expect trends for non-AI end markets to remain weak throughout 1H.&#8221;
Arya expects the CHIPS Act, enacted under President Joe Biden, to remain in place following the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. He expects all remaining funding to be dispensed in 2025.
The analyst sees the automotive and industrial industries as fueling semiconductor demand in the year&#8217;s second half.
&#8220;In the second half, we expect a pickup in auto/industrial semis as customer/channel inventories normalize (replenishment + easy comps), as well as a pickup in global auto production,&#8221; Arya said.
The analyst projected electric vehicle sales to reaccelerate 29% year-over-year.
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Nvidia And 5 Other Stocks Are Analyst's Top Semiconductor Picks For 2025, Sees 2 AI Trends

Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi maintains Cadence Design Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $325 to $350.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Cadence Design Sys, Raises Price Target to $350

Cadence Design Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 18.19% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.24%. Currently, Cadence Design Sys has a market capitalization of $84.64 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CDNS: If an investor had bought $1000 of CDNS stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $53,806.09 today based on a price of $308.60 for CDNS at the time of writing.
<h3>Cadence Design Sys's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734021030_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.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Cadence Design Sys Stock In The Last 15 Years

Collaboration spans interface and memory IP utilizing 2nm gate-all-around BSPDN technology and AI-driven reference flows to facilitate the development of advanced, energy-efficient chips

Reported Earlier, Cadence And Rapidus Collaborate On 2nm Gate-All-Around Technology, Advancing AI And HPC Semiconductor Innovation

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) has appointed semiconductor industry veterans Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi to its board of directors, the company announced Thursday, as it navigates through significant leadership transitions and market challenges.
What Happened: The appointments come days after CEO Pat Gelsinger&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42275410/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-forced-out-by-board-analysts-cheer-potential-strategy-shift-this-move-opens-the-door">reportedly forced departure</a>, due to the board&#8217;s frustration with his turnaround efforts. 
Under Gelsinger&#8217;s leadership, Intel&#8217;s stock declined over 56% year-to-date as the company struggled to compete with rivals like NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
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. 
Sanghi served as CEO of Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) for 30 years, during which the company achieved 121 consecutive profitable quarters and grew from a $10 million to $44 billion market value.
&#8220;Eric and Steve bring valuable perspectives as successful CEOs with proven track records,&#8221; said Frank Yeary, Intel&#8217;s interim executive chair, in the company&#8217;s press release.
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Why It Matters: Currently, Intel is searching for a permanent CEO to replace Gelsinger. Recent reports suggest that former board member Lip-Bu Tan, known for his successful tenure at Cadence Design Systems Inc., is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42299694/intels-new-ceo-change-unlikely-to-help-gain-traction-versus-taiwan-semi-nvidia-analysts-say">among the candidates being considered</a>.
The appointments come as Intel works to regain its competitive edge in the semiconductor industry, particularly in AI-centric computing, while managing its manufacturing transformation and foundry business development.
Price Action: Intel&#8217;s stock closed at $20.80 on Thursday, down 5.28% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock gained 0.15%. Year-to-date, Intel&#8217;s stock has dropped by 56.49%.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings">data from Benzinga Pro</a>, Intel has a consensus price target of $30.23, with a high of $66 and a low of $20. The most recent ratings from BofA, Northland Capital Markets, and Mizuho suggest an average target of $24, implying a 15.22% upside.
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Intel Shakes Up Board With ASML And Microchip Technology Veterans Amid CEO Transition

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Shares of stocks in the broader software sector are trading higher. Some names may be moving following better-than-expected earnings from Salesforce and Okta.

Intel&nbsp;Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) has reportedly narrowed its search for a new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42275410/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-forced-out-by-board-analysts-cheer-potential-strategy-shift-this-move-opens-the-door" rel="noreferrer noopener">CEO</a>. The list of potential candidates has now been whittled down to a few prominent figures, including former board member Lip-Bu Tan, Reuters cites familiar sources.
The struggling American chipmaker&nbsp;expelled CEO Pat Gelsinger on Monday after he <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42275410/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-forced-out-by-board-analysts-cheer-potential-strategy-shift-this-move-opens-the-door" rel="noreferrer noopener">failed to impress</a> the board with his turnaround efforts since taking charge less than four years ago.
Intel could not gain market share compared to Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). The stock is down over 52% year-to-date.
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Recently, Intel contacted Tan, who was once seen as a contender for the CEO role. Intel&#8217;s board is also considering other candidates. The chipmaker also created a search committee to find a successor.
Tan was an Intel director from September 2022 to August 2024, and his departure <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40593141/intel-board-member-lip-bu-tan-reportedly-left-after-disputes-with-ceo-and-other-directors-over-c" rel="noreferrer noopener">marked his clash</a> with Gelsinger on Intel&#8217;s turnaround plan.
Tan is known for the turnaround plan as CEO of Cadence Design Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>).
Wall Street analysts re-rated Intel following the CEO&#8217;s expulsion.
Truist Securities analyst William Stein reiterated a Hold rating on Intel with a price target of $26.
While Intel&#8217;s underperformance during Gelsinger&#8217;s tenure as CEO was worse than that of the previous four CEOs, the chipmaker did not outperform the SOX under any of them, and only under Brian Krzanich&#8217;s leadership did the stock beat the S&amp;P 500.
Stein credited Gelsinger with making some significant changes at the company, which failed to move the needle for the company.
Stein held that Intel&#8217;s decades-long manufacturing superiority led to it missing out on massive technological shifts, including a shift to mobile devices and AI-centric computing.
According to the analyst, Intel&#8217;s loss of manufacturing superiority to Taiwan Semiconductor in ~2017 exposed Intel&#8217;s less-than-perfect semiconductor design choices.
Therefore, Stein suggested selling the whole company or a part of it. His other suggestions included splitting the manufacturing business from the products business, significant downsizing, and aggressive asset monetization.
Benchmark analyst Cody Acree maintained a Hold rating on Intel.
Intel has named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, interim co-CEOs while the board searches for a new CEO, the analyst noted.
The company tapped CFO Zinsner and Holthaus, who had been general manager of Intel&#8217;s Client Computing Group, as CEO of Intel Products. Chair Frank Yeary will become interim executive chair during the transition period. Intel noted that its Foundry leadership structure remains unchanged.
Acree has been skeptical of Intel&#8217;s ability to successfully manage so many simultaneous objectives, including re-establishing its technology leadership in processor design and manufacturing and developing a new GPU solution to compete with Nvidia.
The analyst noted that the largest of these issues continues to be Intel&#8217;s trailing manufacturing capability versus Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel&#8217;s need to include the AI accelerator opportunity.
Acree flagged the current focus on the potential separation of Intel&#8217;s Products and Foundry business, which would deprive shareholders of the significant progress the company has made in both halves of the business.
Still, the separation of the foundry business may be the only option that calms the Street, although it would likely entail Intel foregoing the $7.8 billion of CHIPS Act funding, as the analyst stated.
Therefore, Acree does not expect a management change to pose a material fundamental catalyst anytime soon, given the size and complexities of Intel&#8217;s intertwined issues.
Price Action: INTC stock is down 5.62% at $22.59 at last check Tuesday.
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AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) disclosed a collaboration with Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) to support its mission of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42291917/ast-spacemobile-and-cadence-collaborate-to-advance-the-worlds-first-and-only-planned-space-based-g" rel="noreferrer noopener">bridging global connectivity gaps</a>.
The partnership aims to deliver high-speed, space-based internet access directly to everyday smartphones, enhancing worldwide communication.
Cadence and AST SpaceMobile jointly developed the AST5000 ASIC, a custom low-power chip central to AST&#8217;s next-generation BlueBird program.
This advanced ASIC delivers up to ten times the processing bandwidth per satellite, paving the way for seamless, space-based cellular broadband services globally.
The AST5000 ASIC incorporates Cadence&#8217;s advanced tools, design flows, and IP, including high-speed SerDes, enabling efficient power and performance tradeoffs tailored to customer requirements across broad industrial temperature ranges.
Cadence&#8217;s design enablement team further optimized power, performance, and area (PPA) for the SoC, enhancing its efficiency and functionality.
The collaboration also leveraged Cadence&#8217;s Palladium Emulation Platform, which played a critical role in pre-silicon development by validating and refining IP integration to ensure the final design&#8217;s integrity and performance.
Boyd Phelps, senior vice president and general manager of the Silicon Solutions Group at Cadence, said, &#8220;Our extensive suite of robust, high-performance AI-driven EDA tools and IP solutions played a crucial role in the development of the AST5000 ASIC, providing a comprehensive solution spanning custom and digital design and verification.&#8221;
Last month, AST SpaceMobile&nbsp;reported&nbsp;third-quarter revenue of $1.1 million and an adjusted loss of $1.10 per share, missing&nbsp;analyst estimates<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/11/41994523/ast-spacemobile-misses-q3-earnings-expectations-announces-new-launch-service-agreements" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for a loss of 20 cents per share</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the ASTS via&nbsp;Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFO#NASDAQ">UFO</a>).
Price Action: ASTS shares are down 0.09% at $23.20 at the last check Tuesday.
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9 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Cadence Design Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $310.56, a high estimate of $360.00, and a low estimate of $225.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $303.00, the current average has increased by 2.5%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732284033_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Cadence Design Sys by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Joe Quatrochi</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Gary Mobley</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Blair Abernethy</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
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<td>Joe Vruwink</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$332.00</td>
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<td>Charles Shi</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
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<td>Siti Panigrahi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Nay Soe Naing</td>
<td>Berenberg</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Blair Abernethy</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
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<td>Edward Yang</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Cadence Design Sys. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Cadence Design Sys compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Cadence Design Sys's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Cadence Design Sys's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CDNS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Cadence Design Sys analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Cadence Design Sys Better</h2>
Cadence Design Systems is a provider of electronic design automation software, intellectual property, and system design and analysis products. EDA software automates the chip design process, enhancing design accuracy, productivity, and complexity in a full-flow end-to-end solution. Cadence offers a portfolio of design IP, as well as system design and analysis products, which enable system-level analysis and verification solutions. Cadence's comprehensive portfolio is benefiting from a mutual convergence of semiconductor companies moving up-stack toward systems-like companies, and systems companies moving down-stack toward in-house semiconductor design. The resulting expansion in EDA customers, alongside secular digitalization of various end markets, benefits EDA vendors like Cadence.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Cadence Design Sys's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Cadence Design Sys's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 18.81% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Cadence Design Sys's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 19.59% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cadence Design Sys's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 5.4%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cadence Design Sys's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.91%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, Cadence Design Sys faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Cadence Design (CDNS): New Buy Recommendation for This Technology Giant

The ESG sector is promising due to rising global investments, transformative technologies, strong policy support, enhanced credibility through regulations, and its potential for long-term sustainability. Therefore, investors could consider robust ESG-focused stocks like Adobe (ADBE), NextEra Energy (NEE), and Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) as they contribute to building a sustainable future. Read on... As the world strives for a sustainable future, ESG initiatives are enabling companies to address evolving environmental and social challenges while enhancing long-term competitiveness. Emerging technologies like AI and blockchain are transforming ESG reporting, boosting transparency and efficiency, and attracting sustainable investors.
Hence, investing in ESG-focused stocks such as Adobe Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">ADBE</a>), NextEra Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NEE/">NEE</a>), and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CDNS/">CDNS</a>) aligns with this vision of building a sustainable future.
Global ESG assets are on track to hit <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/company/press/global-esg-assets-predicted-to-hit-40-trillion-by-2030-despite-challenging-environment-forecasts-bloomberg-intelligence/">$40 trillion by 2030</a>, accounting for over 25% of total global assets under management, according to Bloomberg. Despite ongoing challenges, 85% of surveyed investors believe ESG strategies boost returns and portfolio resilience. Rapid ESG asset growth in regions like Japan, Canada, and Australia is fueled by supportive policies and favorable economic conditions.
Meanwhile, despite some backlash in regions like the U.S., global commitment to ESG principles remains strong, driving robust demand. Increasing activism around sustainability is pushing companies to align their strategies with ESG goals, creating valuable opportunities for investors. The global ESG investing market is projected to reach $79.71 billion by 2030, growing at an impressive <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/esg-investing-market-size/global">CAGR of 19.7%</a>.
Plus, heightened scrutiny and stricter regulations are enhancing market maturity and credibility, mitigating risks like greenwashing. Greater global alignment in ESG regulations further supports the market's long-term sustainability, presenting a promising investment opportunity. With these favorable trends in mind, let's delve into the fundamental aspects of three top ESG-focused stocks.
Adobe Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">ADBE</a>)
ADBE provides professionals, communicators, businesses, and consumers with a range of products and services to create, manage, deliver, measure, optimize, engage, and transact with content and experiences across diverse digital media formats. Its segments include Digital Media; Digital Experience; and Publishing and Advertising.
On December 10, 2024, ADBE announced its partnership with Box, making Adobe Express the default image editor for Box users, enabling seamless content creation and editing within Box's secure platform. The integration includes Firefly AI-powered features and plans for future AI and video editing enhancements.
On December 3, 2024, ADBE announced an expanded partnership with AWS to make Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) available on AWS, enabling brands to deliver highly personalized customer experiences using AI-driven insights. The integration provides real-time customer data, journey optimization, and analytics for seamless engagement across channels.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Common Equity margin, ADBE's 36.31% is 730.4% higher than the 4.37% industry average. Similarly, its 36.98% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/levered-free-cash-flow.asp">levered FCF</a> margin is 217.4% higher than the 11.65% industry average. Additionally, its 25.85% trailing-12-month net income margin is 573.1% higher than the 3.84% industry average.
For the fourth quarter that ended November 29, 2024, ADBE's total revenue increased 11.1% year-over-year to $5.61 billion. During the same period, its non-GAAP operating income grew 10.8% from the previous year to $2.60 billion. Additionally, its non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS were $2.13 billion and $4.81, respectively, representing increases of 8.8% and 12.6% year-over-year.
Analysts expect ADBE's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending February 28, 2025, to increase 11% and 9.3% year-over-year to $4.97 and $5.66 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past month, the stock has declined 2.4% to close the last trading session at $436.36.
ADBE's positive outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth. It is ranked #15 out of 124 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software – Application</a> industry. Beyond what we stated above, we also have given ADBE grades for Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all the ADBE ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">here</a>.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NEE/">NEE</a>)
NEE and its subsidiaries generate, transmit, distribute, and sell electric power to retail and wholesale customers. The company generates electricity through wind, solar, nuclear, natural gas, and other clean energy sources.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, NEE's 62.11% is 38.5% higher than the 44.84% industry average. Likewise, its 33.22% trailing-12-month EBIT margin is 57% higher than the industry average of 21.15%. Also, its 100.25% trailing-12-month Capex / Sales is 195.6% higher than the industry average of 33.92%.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, NEE's operating revenues were $19.37 billion, and its operating income was $6.54 billion. The company's adjusted earnings grew 11% year-over-year to $5.97 billion. Likewise, its adjusted earnings per share reached $2.90, up 9% from the prior-year value.
Street expects NEE's EPS for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, to increase marginally year-over-year to $0.52. Its revenue for the same quarter is expected to rise 15.9% year-over-year to $7.97 billion. NEE surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 23.7% to close the last trading session at $70.85.
NEE's POWR Ratings reflect strong prospects. It is ranked #40 out of 58 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/utilities-domestic/">Utilities – Domestic</a> industry. It has a B grade for Momentum. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NEE/">Click here</a> to see NEE's ratings for Growth, Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CDNS/">CDNS</a>)
CDNS provides software, hardware, services, and reusable integrated circuit (IC) design blocks worldwide. The company offers functional verification services, including emulation and prototyping hardware. Its functional verification offerings consist of JasperGold, Xcelium, Palladium, and Protium.
In terms of the trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital, CDNS' 14.23% is 374.9% higher than the 3% industry average. Its 23.87% trailing-12-month net income margin is 521.3% higher than the 3.84% industry average. Furthermore, the stock's 33.31% trailing-12-month EBITDA margin is 219.5% higher than the 10.43% industry average.
CDNS's total revenue in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, grew 18.8% year-over-year to $1.22 billion. The company's income from operations rose 19.5% from the year-ago quarter to $350.06 million. Moreover, its net income was $238.11 million, or $0.87 per share.
For the quarter that ended December 31, 2024, CDNS' EPS and revenue are expected to increase 32.1% and 26% year-over-year to $1.82 and $1.35 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past six months, the stock has gained 11.1% to close the last trading session at $310.97.
CDNS' bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. CDNS has an A grade for Quality and a B for Sentiment. Within the Software – Application industry, it is ranked #50. To see CDNS' ratings for Growth, Value, Momentum, and Stability, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CDNS/">click here</a>.
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ADBE shares were trading at $438.48 per share on Wednesday afternoon, up $2.12 (+0.49%). Year-to-date, ADBE has declined -1.39%, versus a 3.62% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Abhishek Bhuyan</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ABhuyan.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Abhishek embarked on his professional journey as a financial journalist due to his keen interest in discerning the fundamental factors that influence the future performance of financial instruments.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=abhishek-bhuyan">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/adbe-nee-cdns-3-esg-focused-stocks-building-a-sustainable-future/>3 ESG-Focused Stocks Building a Sustainable Future</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

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