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일명 &#39;매그니피센트 세븐&#39;이라 불리는 기술주들이 조 바이든이 2020년 11월 초에 당선된 이후로 놀라운 수익률을 기록하며 전체 주식 시장을 크게 능가했다.

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메타 플랫폼스(NASDAQ:META)가 미국에 원자력 발전을 기반으로 운영되는 AI 데이터센터를 건설하려는 계획에 차질을 빚고 있는 것으로 보인다. 제안된 데이터센터 부지에서 희귀종 벌이 발견되어 프로젝트에 차질이 생겼다.마크 저거버그 메타 CEO는 기존 원자력 발전소 운영사와 협력하여 새로운 데이터 센터에 무공해 전기를 공급할 계획이었다.

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대만 반도체 제조(NYSE:TSM)는 인공지능(AI) 칩에 대한 수요가 증가함에 따라 고급 패키징의 생산 능력을 두 배로 늘릴 예정다. 이 수요는 엔비디아(NASDAQ:NVDA), 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:MSFT), 아마존닷컴(NASDAQ:AMZN) 및 알파벳(NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG)과 같은 주요 기업들에 의해 촉발되었다.

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AI startup&nbsp;Perplexity, backed by Amazon.com, Inc. founder&nbsp;Jeff Bezos, is set to triple its valuation in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41420230/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-aims-for-8b-valuation-in-new-funding-round-ai-fueled-google-challen">fourth funding round</a>&nbsp;this year.
What Happened: Perplexity is finalizing a funding round that would see its valuation skyrocket to $9 billion, an increase from its valuation of&nbsp;$520 million at the start&nbsp;of the year.
The AI-powered search company plans to raise $500 million,&nbsp;with Institutional Venture Partners leading the round, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-startup-perplexity-to-triple-valuation-to-9-billion-in-new-funding-round-f2fb8c2c?mod=hp_lead_pos5">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.
The funding comes amid increased competition from ChatGPT-parent OpenAI and Alphbaet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, both of which have introduced AI-powered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41087674/openais-searchgpt-set-to-disrupt-googles-search-empire-as-former-engineer-sounds-alarm-on-deteriorat">features in their search engines</a>.
Last month, OpenAI secured more than $6.5 billion in new funding&nbsp;at a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round">valuation of $157&nbsp;billion</a>.
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Why It Matters: In April 2024, Perplexity became a unicorn after a funding round that more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38398735/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-ai-is-now-a-unicorn-after-latest-fundraise-softbanks-masayoshi-son-nvid">doubled its valuation to over $1 billion</a>. By August, the startup&#8217;s revenue and usage had grown <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entrepreneurship/24/08/40292703/perplexity-ais-revenue-usage-skyrocket-as-it-enters-into-advertising">700% since the start of the year</a>.
Last month, Perplexity <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41399723/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-ai-aims-to-break-google-and-metas-duopoly-with-new-internal-knowledge-s">introduced new features</a> aimed at improving user experience and breaking the duopoly of Google and Meta Platforms in the search and advertising industry.
However, the AI startup, which provides answers to&nbsp;questions by searching the web, has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41442679/rupert-murdochs-dow-jones-new-york-post-sue-jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-for-copyright-infringement">faced criticism from&nbsp;news</a> companies for using their&nbsp;reporting without fair compensation.
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A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Google of illegally profiting from Google Play gift card scams by refusing to refund millions of dollars stolen from victims.
In a late Monday decision, U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman said the plaintiff Judy May lost money because scammers induced her to buy gift cards, and failed to show that Google caused her losses or knew it was receiving stolen funds.
The San Jose, California-based judge also said Google was not liable for keeping 15% to 30% commissions on purchases that scammers made with the gift cards, because Google's conduct was unrelated to the original fraud.
May said she lost $1,000 in April 2021 when a scammer posing as a relative instructed her to contact a supposed government agent, who told her she was eligible for federal grant money if she bought Google Play gift cards.
The Brownsville, Indiana resident said she provided the codes on the back to cover supposed upfront costs, but the scammers used the codes to make purchases.
May said she would not have bought the cards had Google warned on the packaging about scams, and that anyone demanding payment with the cards was a scammer.
Lawyers for May did not immediately respond on Tuesday to requests for comment. Google, a unit of Alphabet, did not immediately respond to similar requests.
Freeman said May could try to refile her lawsuit, but dismissed a claim seeking triple damages for good. Alphabet is based in Mountain View, California.
In 2023, Americans lost $217 million in <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/CSN-Annual-Data-Book-2023.pdf">gift card or reload card fraud, opens new tab</a>, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
The actual amount is likely much higher because the data cover only reported cases. Citing FTC data from 2021, May said Google Play cards account for about 20% of gift card scams.
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The case is May v Google LLC et al, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 24-01314.

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The Magnificent Seven, a group of top-performing tech stocks, has delivered extraordinary returns since Joe Biden was elected in early November 2020, significantly outpacing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/">the broader stock market. </a>
An equally weighted portfolio of Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has returned 213.6% over the last four years. This equates to a compounded annualized growth rate, or CAGR, of about 25%.
To put this in perspective, an investor who put $10,000 into this tech-heavy basket on Nov. 3, 2020 would have seen their investment grow to roughly $31,360 by Nov. 5, 2024.
In contrast, an equivalent investment in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) would have grown by 74%, for a CAGR of just 14.8%, resulting in an end balance of about $17,400.
Here&#8217;s a closer look at how these tech giants fared individually under Biden and how their performance compares to the Trump era.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent 7 Performance In The Biden Years</h3>
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<thead>
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<th>Stock</th>
<th>Return (%)</th>
<th>CAGR (%)</th>
<th>Market Cap (Nov. 3, 2020)</th>
<th>Market Cap (Nov. 5, 2024)</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>NVIDIA</td>
<td>967.92%</td>
<td>80.56%</td>
<td>$321.69 billion</td>
<td>$3.42 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>114.22%</td>
<td>20.98%</td>
<td>$755.65 billion</td>
<td>$1.44 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>105.85%</td>
<td>19.78%</td>
<td>$1.1 trillion</td>
<td>$2.09 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple</td>
<td>101.13%</td>
<td>19.08%</td>
<td>$1.88 trillion</td>
<td>$3.37 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>99.55%</td>
<td>18.85%</td>
<td>$1.56 trillion</td>
<td>$3.07 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla</td>
<td>77.48%</td>
<td>15.42%</td>
<td>$415.27 billion</td>
<td>$807.74 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon</td>
<td>29.36%</td>
<td>6.64%</td>
<td>$1.53 trillion</td>
<td>$2.08 trillion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<td>Average return, CAGR / Total market cap.</td>
<td>213.64%</td>
<td>25.02%</td>
<td>$7.58 trillion</td>
<td>$16.26 trillion</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
</figure>
Among the Magnificent Seven, Nvidia as been the standout performer under Biden, surging 967.92% with an annualized return of 80.56%. This explosive growth, driven by the AI boom and demand for GPUs, has catapulted NVIDIA's market cap from $321.69 billion to over $3.4 trillion.
Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet have all roughly doubled in market value under Biden, each delivering annualized returns close to 19%. These established tech giants benefited from strong growth in their cloud, advertising and services segments.
Tesla performance lagged behind the average of the basket. Tesla shares rose 77.48%, translating to a CAGR of 15.42%. The company&#8217;s market cap nearly doubled, reaching $807.74 billion.
Amazon stands out as a relative laggard in this group, with only a 29.36% gain — translating to a 6.64% CAGR — over the same period. The company has faced headwinds from slowing e-commerce growth post-pandemic and rising costs impacting its profitability.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent 7 Performance Under Trump</h3>
The same basket of tech stocks had an even more impressive run under the Trump administration from Nov. 8, 2016 to Nov. 2, 2020.
The SPY ETF delivered a 67% gain during the same time frame, slightly lagging broader market returns under Biden.
Here&#8217;s how each Magnificent Seven stock and the equally weighted basket performed during Trump&#8217;s tenure:
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<thead>
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<th>Stock</th>
<th>Return (%)</th>
<th>CAGR (%)</th>
<th>Market Cap (Nov. 8, 2016)</th>
<th>Market Cap (Nov. 2, 2020)</th>
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</thead>
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<td>NVIDIA</td>
<td>631.84%</td>
<td>64.47%</td>
<td>$38.07 billion</td>
<td>$310.85 billion</td>
</tr>
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<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>113.57%</td>
<td>20.89%</td>
<td>$358.60 billion</td>
<td>$744.35 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>102.67%</td>
<td>19.32%</td>
<td>$552.28 billion</td>
<td>$1.10 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple</td>
<td>297.77%</td>
<td>41.22%</td>
<td>$592.21 billion</td>
<td>$1.85 trillion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>241.38%</td>
<td>35.93%</td>
<td>$470.18 billion</td>
<td>$1.53 trillion</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tesla</td>
<td>987.26%</td>
<td>81.59%</td>
<td>$29.22 billion</td>
<td>$379.64 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon</td>
<td>286.98%</td>
<td>40.26%</td>
<td>$331.19 billion</td>
<td>$1.51 trillion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tfoot>
<tr>
<td>Average return, CAGR / Total market cap.</td>
<td>380.2%</td>
<td>43.38%</td>
<td>$2.56 trillion</td>
<td>$7.42 trillion</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
</figure>
Under Trump&#8217;s administration, the Magnificent Seven returned an average of 380.2%, with an annualized return of 43.38%.
A $10,000 investment in an equally weighted basket of the Magnificent Seven stocks at the start of Trump&#8217;s term would have grown to approximately $48,020 by Nov. 2, 2020.
This performance was driven by massive rallies, especially in Tesla and Nvidia, which surged 987.26% and 631.84%, respectively.
These stocks were boosted by early enthusiasm for electric vehicles and semiconductor technology, which set the stage for further gains in the Biden era.
Amazon and Apple also thrived during Trump's tenure, with gains of 286.98% and 297.77%, respectively, benefiting from booming e-commerce and strong iPhone sales. 
Even the more mature players, Microsoft and Alphabet, saw their market caps more than double, reflecting the ongoing expansion of cloud computing and digital advertising.
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Magnificent 7 Basket Notches Over 200% Gain Since Biden's Election: How Did Tech Giants Perform Under Trump?

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Plan</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-election-opportunitites-tlt-mc-11052024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>).
Note the following:
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<li>Going into the election, the most important chart is that of the bond market.&nbsp; The reason is the reaction to the election from the bond market is likely to be correct compared to the first reaction from the stock market.</li>
<li>The chart shows the contrary Arora call that bonds would fall when the Fed cut interest rates by 50 bps.&nbsp; At the time of the contrary Arora call, everyone was predicting that bonds would go up.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the Arora call has proven spot on.</li>
<li>The chart shows that bonds are now at the bottom band of the top support zone.</li>
<li>Consider keeping this chart handy and see if bonds rally above the top band of the top support zone or they break down and move towards the bottom support zone.</li>
<li>In addition to understanding the chart of the bond market, the following is the essential foundation of how to capture opportunities after the election.
<ul>
<li>Wall Street positioning.&nbsp; Positioning is an important Wall Street mechanic.</li>
<li>Retail investor positioning</li>
<li>Your positioning</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Wall Street is positioned for the following:
<ul>
<li>A significant rally in stocks, bonds, gold, and the dollar after the election</li>
<li>Senate control switching from Democrats to Republicans</li>
<li>House control switching from Republicans to Democrats</li>
<li>An even probability of a Trump win or a Harris win.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Here is the positioning of retail investors:
<ul>
<li>Republican retail investors are heavily positioned in the Trump trade.</li>
<li>Democrat retail investors are heavily positioned in the Harris trade.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The problem with positioning of retail investors is that if their candidate wins, they will do fine.&nbsp; However, if the other candidate wins, they will incur massive losses. This is not the way to maximize the wealth you generate over your lifetime. It is important to keep your politics separate from your investing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, Wall Street is oblivious to the simple fact that the stock market has been front running the election.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Historically, there is anxiety and a pullback before the election in September and October.&nbsp; Historically, when the election is over, the overhang of anxiety lifts irrespective of who wins, and the stock market rallies.</li>
<li>This time is different because there has not been any anxiety, and there was not a pullback in September and October.&nbsp; The reason is that Wall Street has been front running the election.</li>
<li>There is no recent historical precedent of Wall Street front running the election.</li>
<li>Historically smart money uses a combination of hedging and lightening up positions before the election.&nbsp; This time is different in that smart money has been aggressively hedging, more than any other recent election, but has not been lightening up positions.</li>
<li>Even though there is no precedent of election front running, there are hundreds of precedents of Wall Street front running less important events.&nbsp; A typical reaction after the event is over is to sell the news.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, prudent investors should be aware that there is a fair probability of a sell the news reaction.&nbsp; However, the probability of a rally is higher because of the power of the momo crowd.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Going into the election, investors should be very cognizant of the positioning of their own portfolios.&nbsp; The Arora Report portfolios are well balanced between the Harris trade and the Trump trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Arora Report portfolios are also sufficiently protected with the protection band and there is sufficient cash to take advantage of new opportunities.&nbsp; Investors who are not holding enough cash will not be able to take advantage of new opportunities.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are positive in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is range bound.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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On Monday, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) briefly claimed the title of the most valuable company globally, surpassing Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) in market value.
Nvidia&#8217;s stock surge pushed its market cap to $3.38 trillion, edging past Apple&#8217;s $3.35 trillion, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/05/nvidia-briefly-overtakes-apple-as-most-valuable-us-company-origin-story.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Although Apple regained the lead by the end of the day, Nvidia&#8217;s rise highlights the company&#8217;s trajectory from a 3D gaming startup to a dominant player in artificial intelligence (AI).
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Much of Nvidia&#8217;s growth stems from its graphics processing units (GPUs), originally built for gaming but now critical in AI technology, enabling deep learning and cloud computing advances.
Nvidia&#8217;s revenue has soared, doubling over five quarters and tripling in three, driven by strong demand for its Blackwell AI GPU. Major tech firms like Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, and Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) are heavily investing in Nvidia&#8217;s GPUs, including the H100, to advance their AI projects.
Nvidia <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41712053/end-of-an-era-ai-propels-nvidia-to-replace-struggling-intel-in-dow-index" rel="noreferrer noopener">was recently added</a> to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
Jim Cramer highlighted Google&#8217;s planned increase in AI infrastructure investments next year as a significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential boost for Nvidia</a>.
Cramer noted that Alphabet&#8217;s third-quarter solid earnings and growing focus on AI set Nvidia up for further gains in the AI sector.
Nvidia&#8217;s origin story began in 1993 when co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang joined engineers Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem at a San Jose Denny&#8217;s restaurant, where they decided to start the company.
Back then, Huang was driven by a vision to develop affordable computing chips, a goal that first materialized in 1995 with the NV1 chip.
Although the NV1 struggled technically, nearly driving Nvidia to bankruptcy, the company&#8217;s next innovation—the RIVA 128 chip—gained commercial success in 1997.
Investors can gain exposure to Nvidia through SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>).
Price Action: NVDA stock is up 2.8% at $139.88 at last check Tuesday.
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Investors are zeroing in on what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics">potential political outcomes</a> in the U.S. elections Tuesday could mean for the markets.
WisdomTree's Global CIO, Jeremy Schwartz and Senior Economist Jeremy Siegel have shared insights on how a Republican or Democratic win could shape sectors across both the equity and bond markets.
Here's what WisdomTree sees on the horizon.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bond Market Volatility: How Policy Could Shape Yields</h2>
Siegel said bond markets are primed for volatility, with each election outcome pointing to different scenarios for interest rates and yields. A Republican sweep, accompanied by tax cuts and heightened fiscal spending, could push bond yields upward by 20 basis points or more, he said. In this scenario, investors might brace for inflationary pressures and potentially tighter monetary policy, which would counterbalance any short-term equity gains.
On the flip side, a Democratic sweep is seen as a stabilizing force for bonds, with expectations for moderated spending and pro-growth fiscal restraint. 
WisdomTree's Kevin Flanagan, head of fixed income strategy, notes that Democratic policies might offer a predictable, low-volatility environment that helps maintain steady rates and tempers inflation concerns.
A divided government could yield the "best case" for bonds, creating stability through gridlock that limits sweeping fiscal changes and curbs deficit growth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Equity Market Winners: Mag 7 In Focus Under GOP, Infrastructure &amp; Clean Energy For Democrats</h2>
For equity markets, each scenario presents distinct opportunities, particularly in the growth-oriented and infrastructure sectors. Under a Republican administration, WisdomTree expects an initial boost in stocks like the Magnificent Seven: (Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
The Magnificent Seven stocks could be driven by extended tax cuts, reduced regulation, and potential capital gains exemptions.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) provides exposure to the Magnificent Seven stocks along with other popular tech-heavy ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>).
This favorable backdrop for the tech-heavy sector could stimulate momentum, although Siegel cautions that rising yields might cap equity gains by pressuring valuations.
In contrast, a Democratic sweep would likely favor sectors tied to clean energy and infrastructure. With a focus on the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democratic agenda is expected to channel substantial support into solar, hydrogen and renewable energy projects. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) provides exposure to solar stocks.
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This shift would likely benefit clean energy stocks while weighing on small-cap stocks with high U.S. revenue exposure, as they would face the most significant earnings impact from higher corporate tax rates. 
Investors in clean energy ETFs such as the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NYSE">ICLN</a>) and First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRID#NYSE">GRID</a>) and those invested in small-cap stocks via ETFs such as the iShares Core S&amp;P Small-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IJR#NYSE">IJR</a>) or the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) should be wary of their holdings.
According to Wisdom Tree, Democratic leadership could also benefit international markets, as the reduced likelihood of higher tariffs might ease trade concerns and foster demand.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Navigating The Election Landscape</h2>
Beyond direct impacts on stocks and bonds, WisdomTree suggests that a blend of strategies, such as private credit, inflation hedges like gold, and international exposure with currency hedging, may help investors manage market uncertainty.
Trade policies, inflation, and the Federal Reserve's trajectory are all likely to play roles in shaping post-election strategies, underscoring the value of a diversified approach.
As the U.S. awaits the election results, WisdomTree's analysis highlights a divided outlook for investors. Whether the election ushers in policies that lift the Magnificent Seven stocks or bolsters the bond market, each scenario brings unique opportunities and risks to watch in the weeks ahead.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has reportedly hit a roadblock in its plans to construct a nuclear-powered AI data center in the U.S. The discovery of a rare bee species on the proposed site has disrupted the project.
What Happened: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had planned to collaborate with an existing nuclear power plant operator to provide emissions-free electricity for the new data center.
However, the project encountered several hurdles, including environmental and regulatory issues, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/ed602e09-6c40-4979-aff9-7453ee28406a">reported</a> Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter.
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The rare bee species found on the land adjacent to the plant, where the data center was to be built, added to the project&#8217;s challenges. Zuckerberg shared this information during a company-wide meeting last week.
Despite the setback, Meta is still investigating various carbon-free energy alternatives, including nuclear.
Meta did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comments.
Why It Matters: The tech industry&#8217;s increasing demand for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39568237/tech-giants-eye-nuclear-power-to-fuel-ai-boom-raising-concerns-over-stability-and-environmental-">electricity to fuel the AI boom</a> has led to a significant shift towards nuclear power.
Meta&#8217;s rivals, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) have inked deals with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41358363/nuclear-stocks-soar-as-amazon-becomes-latest-tech-giant-to-invest-in-nuclear-power">nuclear power plant operators</a> to cater to their data centers&#8217; growing energy needs.
In September, Microsoft revealed plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40994664/pennsylvania-governor-josh-shapiro-urges-quick-connect-for-microsofts-nuclear-power-plan-involving-t">reactivate the dormant nuclear facility</a> at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania.
In March, Amazon invested $650 million to establish a data center adjacent to the Susquehanna Steam Electric nuclear plant, also located in Pennsylvania.
Last month, Google announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41321236/sam-altmans-oklo-jumps-on-google-nuclear-deal-whats-going-on">intention to purchase power from</a> small modular reactor (SMR) developer Kairos Power.
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Mark Zuckerberg's Nuclear-Powered AI Ambitions At Meta Stung By Rare Bees

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cash Is Not Trash</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-warren-buffett-apple-trump-trade-nvidia-djia-brk-b-mc-11042024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>).
Note the following:
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<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock.&nbsp; The chart of BRK.B is being used to illustrate the point.</li>
<li>Warren Buffett is one of the best investors.&nbsp; Prudent investors should pay attention to his actions.</li>
<li>The chart shows BRK.B stock has pulled back to the top of the mini support zone.</li>
<li>The chart shows that BRK.B stock has experienced a decent pullback from the resistance zone.</li>
<li>At a time when the stock market is near an all time high and the momo crowd is not only fully invested but is also nearly fully margined, Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile hits a record high of $325B.&nbsp; Clearly, Warren Buffett is not listening to momo gurus who have convinced their followers that cash is trash.</li>
<li>Buffett did not buy back any BRK.B stock in the third quarter.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, this indicates that Buffett thinks the stock is too expensive.&nbsp; Investors have been running up BRK.B stock not on fundamentals but on sentiment.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) by 25%.&nbsp; Instead of buying AAPL stock, Buffett has chosen to reduce the position and pay billions of dollars in taxes.&nbsp; Clearly, Buffett is not persuaded that Apple's efforts in AI are about to deliver big results.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, Buffett is likely looking at the valuation of Apple and the China risk.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>AAPL stock is trading at a forward PE of approximately 30.&nbsp; The 10 year average PE is 20.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>About 20% of Apple's sales come from China.&nbsp; If Trump is elected, there is a fair probability that Apple may become a pawn in geopolitical maneuvers.</li>
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<li>At The Arora Report, we understand and acknowledge that investors love AAPL stock. As full disclosure, AAPL is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Model Portfolio.&nbsp; Before sending hate mail for not writing positively about Apple in this article, keep in mind two facts:
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<li>Buffett has praised Apple, but due to slowing growth and the high valuation, Buffett is being prudent.</li>
<li>The Arora Report's recommendation of AAPL stock has an average price of&nbsp; $4.68.&nbsp; AAPL is trading at $221.40 as of this writing in the premarket.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Nvidia holders are celebrating.&nbsp; NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) will be added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) on November 8, and&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) will be removed.&nbsp; Also being added is paint maker Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) and Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>).&nbsp; Investors should note the following:
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<li>On the average, a stock loses about 4.8% one year after being added to DJIA.</li>
<li>Very little money is tied to DJIA in a passive manner.&nbsp; As such, these additions and deletions do not have the same impact as additions and deletions to S&amp;P 500.</li>
<li>Typically, only the momo crowd buys on additions to DJIA.</li>
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<li>We understand that just like AAPL, investors love NVDA.&nbsp; As full disclosure, NVDA is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Model Portfolio. Before sending us hate mail for not writing positively about Nvidia in this article, keep in mind that The Arora Report's recommendation of NVDA has an average price of $12.55.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>The Trump trade is pulling back on recent polling data indicating Harris could take Iowa, traditionally a red state.&nbsp; Investors should remember to separate their politics from their investing to maximize returns.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Nvidia (NVDA).
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and AAPL.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing selling as bitcoin is part of the Trump trade.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) maintained its upward momentum on Monday as it <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41699259/nvidia-rides-ai-wave-to-replace-intel-on-dow-jones-industrial-average-ending-its-25-year-run" rel="noreferrer noopener">prepares to replace</a> Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Struggling chipmaker and key U.S. Chips Act contender Intel stock is trading lower on Monday.
S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices announced Friday that Nvidia and Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) will join the index next week.
After 25 years on the Dow, Intel will be replaced by Nvidia, while Sherwin-Williams will take over from Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>).
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This move reflects market shifts in chipmaking and further setbacks for Intel.
The Dow&#8217;s 30 components are weighted by share price, not market cap.
Nvidia positioned itself for inclusion by announcing a 10-for-1 stock split in May, reducing its share price without impacting market cap, allowing it to join without significantly affecting the index&#8217;s balance, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/01/nvidia-to-join-dow-jones-industrial-average-replacing-intel.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Nvidia&#8217;s revenue has surged, doubling in the past five quarters and tripling in three, as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41494373/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-stock-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">demand for its</a> next-generation Blackwell AI GPU remains exceptionally high.
Tech giants like Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, and Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) are splurging on Nvidia&#8217;s GPUs, including the H100, to accomplish their AI ambitions.
Beth Kindig of&nbsp;I/O Fund&nbsp;expects&nbsp;Blackwell chips to help Nvidia reach a&nbsp;$10 trillion valuation&nbsp;by next year.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Intel faces significant challenges. Once dominant in PC chip manufacturing, Intel has lost ground to Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and has yet to progress in AI.
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This week, Intel&#8217;s board approved cost-saving measures, including reducing its workforce by 16,500 employees and downsizing its real estate holdings—a plan first disclosed in August.
Intel stock plunged to 52% year-to-date, while Nvidia surged over 181%.
Price Actions: At last check on Monday, NVDA stock was up 1.92% at $138.01 premarket, while INTC was down 1.38%.
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End Of An Era - AI Propels Nvidia To Replace Struggling Intel In Dow Index

Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is set to double its production capacity for advanced packaging, a move driven by the increasing demand for artificial intelligence chips from major players like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>).
What Happened: TSMC&#8217;s CoWoS (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) advanced packaging is experiencing a surge in demand, particularly from AI chip manufacturers and cloud service providers, <a href="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202411030021.aspx">reported</a> CNA. 
TSMC is expected to double its production capacity in 2025, with Nvidia projected to occupy over 50% of the capacity.
Despite TSMC&#8217;s efforts to ramp up production, the demand for advanced packaging continues to outstrip supply. The company plans to double its CoWoS production capacity by 2025, according to the report.
Notably, TSMC&#8217;s Arizona plant in the U.S. will collaborate with major packaging and testing company Amkor to expand the production of advanced packaging, in response to the increasing demand from AI and AI chip manufacturers.
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Why It Matters: The decision by TSMC to double its CoWoS production capacity comes at a time when Nvidia is making significant strides in the AI sector, recently replacing Intel on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
This shift underscores Nvidia&#8217;s growing influence and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41699259/nvidia-rides-ai-wave-to-replace-intel-on-dow-jones-industrial-average-ending-its-25-year-run">increasing demand for AI technology</a>.
Meanwhile, TSMC has faced challenges, such as disruptions caused by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41647779/taiwan-semiconductor-shares-dip-in-premarket-as-typhoon-kong-rey-brings-severe-disruptions-to-taiwan">Typhoon Kong-rey</a>, impacting its operations in Taiwan.
Additionally, TSMC&#8217;s advancements in 3-nanometer technology have been pivotal, as evidenced by Apple&#8217;s recent launch of the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, further emphasizing the importance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41633790/apple-refreshes-macbook-pro-lineup-with-m4-pro-and-m4-max-3nm-chips">TSMC&#8217;s role in the semiconductor industry</a>.
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Nvidia Supplier TSMC To Double Advanced Chip Packaging Capacity As AI Demand From Microsoft, Amazon Soars

On Friday, Perplexity, an artificial intelligence startup, announced an AI-powered Election Information Hub, promising real-time vote counts and candidate summaries.
What Happened: The hub, which will be operational on Election Day, Nov. 5, is designed to provide AI-generated answers to voting queries and summaries of candidates. The live vote count will be based on data from The Associated Press.
Perplexity&#8217;s voter information, including polling requirements, locations, and times, is derived from data provided by Democracy Works, the same group that powers similar features for Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google.
&#8220;You can ask about topics like voting requirements, how to find your polling place, and poll times, as well as receive detailed, AI-summarized analysis on ballot measures and candidates, including official policy stances and endorsements,&#8221; the startup said in a blog post.
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The company&#8217;s election-related answers are sourced from &#8220;a curated set of the most trustworthy and informative sources,&#8221; Perplexity spokesperson Sara Plotnick <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/3/24287157/perplexity-ai-election-voting-information-tracking-hub-us-presidential-election-2024-trump-harris">told</a> The Verge.
She further explained that the selected domains are non-partisan and fact-checked, including Ballotpedia and news organizations.
However, the hub has faced some challenges. For instance, it failed to mention that Robert F. Kennedy, who was listed on the ballot, had dropped out of the race, the report noted.
It also listed a &#8220;Future Madam Potus&#8221; candidate that led to a summary of Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217; candidacy, with some meme pictures not in her usual summary. Plotnick said the company is investigating these issues.
The errors highlight the difficulties of using generative AI for high-stakes use cases, a reason why other AI companies like OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT, Meta AI, and Google Gemini have refrained from doing so.
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Why It Matters: Founded two years ago with backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Perplexity is a search-driven chatbot designed to deliver real-time information.
This startup <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38398735/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-ai-is-now-a-unicorn-after-latest-fundraise-softbanks-masayoshi-son-nvid">became a unicorn in April</a> earlier this year after a successful funding round. The company&#8217;s revenue and usage has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entrepreneurship/24/08/40292703/perplexity-ais-revenue-usage-skyrocket-as-it-enters-into-advertising">skyrocketed by 700%</a> since the start of the year, answering about 250 million questions in the July alone.
Last month, the company aimed for an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41420230/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-aims-for-8b-valuation-in-new-funding-round-ai-fueled-google-challen">$8 billion valuation</a> in its latest funding round.
The San Francisco-based firm, whose valuation has tripled over the last year, reportedly intends to secure around $500 million in its upcoming fourth funding round.
Aravind Srinivas, the CEO of Perplexity, has also actively spoken out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41399723/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-ai-aims-to-break-google-and-metas-duopoly-with-new-internal-knowledge-s">against the dominance</a> of Google and Meta in the search and advertising sectors.
Perplexity has previously also expressed criticism towards <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39265048/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-ceo-criticizes-googles-ad-heavy-model-it-ended-up-going-the-same-path-a">Google&#8217;s ad-centric approach</a> and is focused on transforming the search engine industry.
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Jeff Bezos-Backed Perplexity's New AI Election Hub Promises Real-Time Vote Counts And Candidate Summaries — But What About Its Accuracy?

Alphabet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google has added new generative AI capabilities to its Google Maps, Waze and Google Earth offerings through the company's Gemini AI model. Here's a look at the new capabilities available in some of Google's most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41663190/openai-rolls-out-chatgpt-search-google-shares-slide">commonly used apps</a>. 
Google Maps: Users can now ask Google Maps for inspiration on where to go and what to do curated with Gemini AI. Questions like, "things to do with friends at night" will produce <a href="https://blog.google/products/maps/gemini-google-maps-navigation-updates/">local results</a> curated with Gemini, including a summarized review of the location. Users can also ask follow-up questions like where to park or if the venue offers outdoor seating.&nbsp;
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Waze: Google has added a Conversational Reporting <a href="https://blog.google/waze/conversational-reporting-waze/">feature</a> to the Waze app which allows users to report a range of incidents, including traffic, potholes and accidents by tapping the reporting button and speaking naturally. Gemini AI models allow Waze to understand the user, add a real-time report to the map and even ask relevant follow-up questions to categorize the report.&nbsp;
The new feature will launch in beta to select English-speaking users this week and will expand to more users and languages in the coming months, Google said.&nbsp;
Google Earth: Google also updated Maps and Google Earth with new generative AI capabilities to provide developers and urban planners with real-world information and to help solve geospatial problems. "Grounding" is a <a href="https://blog.google/products/earth/grounding-google-maps-generative-ai/">new capability</a> that allows developers to use Google&#8217;s place data to help make answers generated by LLMs more factual by reflecting updates from the 250 million places in Google Maps.
Starting next month, Google will also bring Gemini capabilities to Google Earth allowing urban planners to access deeper, city-level insights and significantly reduce the time spent analyzing data.&nbsp;
Google's new AI-powered features come on the heels of OpenAI's announcement that ChatGPT is now capable of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41663190/openai-rolls-out-chatgpt-search-google-shares-slide">crawling the web</a> for up-to-date news, sports scores, stock quotes and more. The companies are competing, along with other major tech players, to bring AI to the consumer level through everyday devices and apps.&nbsp;
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Google Delivers New AI Features To Maps, Google Earth, Waze Apps

The United States has announced a ban on investments in China's semiconductor and AI sectors, potentially affecting Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41599095/team-bidens-ban-on-china-tech-investments-could-impact-teslas-ai-plans-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">and its operations in the region</a>.
The&nbsp;Video Game History Foundation&nbsp;(VGHF) and the&nbsp;Software Preservation Network&nbsp;faced a major setback in their ongoing campaign to preserve and grant research access to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41583968/us-copyright-office-blocks-game-preservation-bid-thousands-of-classic-titles-critically-endangered" rel="noreferrer noopener">out-of-print&nbsp;video games</a>.
With the U.S. 2024 presidential election just days away, Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris&nbsp;is making a unique play to connect with gamers—an audience often <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41587554/kamala-harris-connects-with-gamers-via-fortnite-in-final-campaign-countdown" rel="noreferrer noopener">sidelined in&nbsp;political campaigns</a>.
Earnings
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) reported third-quarter revenue of $88.27 billion, up 15% year-over-year, beating the Street consensus estimate of $86.31 billion. EPS of $2.12 exceeded the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41611263/alphabet-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-google-cloud-up-35-momentum-across-the-compan" rel="noreferrer noopener">Street consensus estimate of $1.84</a>.
Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) reported third-quarter revenue of $1.373 billion, beating the&nbsp;consensus estimate&nbsp;of $1.358 billion. Adjusted EPS of 8 cents per share, beating analyst<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41612544/snap-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-500m-buyback-ai-update-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener"> estimates of 5 cents per share</a>.
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Gaming
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6&nbsp;has set a new franchise record for the biggest release ever, with sales on PlayStation and Steam jumping 60 percent compared to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41662426/black-ops-6-shatters-records-call-of-dutys-biggest-launch-drives-60-sales-spike" rel="noreferrer noopener">last year&#8217;s&nbsp;Modern Warfare III</a>.
Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) officially denied rumors of layoffs and restructuring within the company, while acknowledging recent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41609208/tencent-shuts-down-layoff-rumors-while-announcing-major-leadership-shake-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">changes in its&nbsp;leadership structure</a>.
Ubisoft has launched its first blockchain game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, a tactical NFT<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41632648/ubisoft-launches-blockchain-game-with-nfts-priced-as-high-as-64-000" rel="noreferrer noopener"> battler now available on PC</a>.
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) announced the November PlayStation Plus lineup, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41633013/sony-adds-new-death-note-game-to-november-ps-plus" rel="noreferrer noopener">featuring Death Note Killer Within</a>.
Technology
A Russian court has ordered&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.‘s Google&nbsp;to pay a massive fine of $20 decillion for restricting content from Russian media outlets. The fine, which is expected to increase, is&nbsp;a result <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41621390/google-just-got-fined-in-russia-and-its-more-than-the-worlds-gdp-20-decillion-for-blocking-media" rel="noreferrer noopener">of a long-standing legal dispute</a>.
Jim Cramer&nbsp;said that&nbsp;Alphabet plans to increase investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure next year can significantly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">benefit&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">NVIDIA Corp </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</a>.
Smartphones
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is all set to&nbsp;integrate the powerful&nbsp;M4&nbsp;processor into its&nbsp;Mac&nbsp;lineup. The new chip will significantly increase core counts compared to its predecessor. This will ensure a marked improvement <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41565581/mac-mini-may-shrink-to-apple-tv-size-as-cupertino-prepares-to-unveil-new-macs-this-week-expect-ai-an" rel="noreferrer noopener">in daily usage from older models</a>.
Apple is working on developing a new smart home display inspired by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567694/apple-is-working-on-new-smart-home-display-inspired-by-imac-g4s-design-but-it-could-be-smaller-than" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567694/apple-is-working-on-new-smart-home-display-inspired-by-imac-g4s-design-but-it-could-be-smaller-than" rel="noreferrer noopener">iMac G4's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567694/apple-is-working-on-new-smart-home-display-inspired-by-imac-g4s-design-but-it-could-be-smaller-than" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;design</a>.
The release of iOS 18.1 brought&nbsp;Apple&#8217;s&nbsp;new AI-powered features, known as&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593651/how-to-unlock-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-with-ios-18-1" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Intelligence</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593651/how-to-unlock-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-with-ios-18-1" rel="noreferrer noopener">, to iPhone users</a>.
Apple has reportedly initiated initial manufacturing efforts for next year&#8217;s entry-level iPhone model, expected to be named the&nbsp;iPhone 17. For the first time, this early-stage development is taking place in India, moving away from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41616953/apple-wants-to-see-if-it-can-build-iphone-17-from-scratch-in-india-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple&#8217;s traditional reliance on China</a>.
Apple introduced a&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;Mac mini&nbsp;Tuesday featuring the new M4 and M4 Pro chips, compactly engineered to maximize performance within a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41607481/apples-refreshes-mac-mini-smaller-form-factor-m4-chip-power-and-carbon-neutral" rel="noreferrer noopener">smaller 5×5-inch form factor</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Sierra, the AI&nbsp;startup co-founded by former&nbsp;Salesforce co-CEO and&nbsp;OpenAI&nbsp;chairman&nbsp;Bret Taylor,&nbsp;has achieved a valuation of $4.5 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41591558/bret-taylors-ai-startup-sierra-hits-4-5b-valuation-just-a-year-after-launch-openai-chairs-latest-ven" rel="noreferrer noopener">following a successful funding round</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CFO&nbsp;Sarah Friar&nbsp;revealed that a monumental 75% of the AI startup&#8217;s revenue comes from consumer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593078/openai-reveals-75-of-its-revenue-comes-from-one-service" rel="noreferrer noopener">subscriptions to just one service –&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593078/openai-reveals-75-of-its-revenue-comes-from-one-service" rel="noreferrer noopener">ChatGPT</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;announced&nbsp;that its flagship product, ChatGPT, is now capable of crawling the web for up-to-date news, sports scores,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41663190/openai-rolls-out-chatgpt-search-google-shares-slide" rel="noreferrer noopener"> stock quotes and more</a>.
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The week was a whirlwind of AI-related news, with major companies like Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), OpenAI, and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) making headlines. From AI-driven hiring strategies to bold predictions about the future of AI, the weekend was a testament to the growing influence of artificial intelligence in various sectors.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chipotle Leverages AI To Boost Hiring Efficiency</h3>
Interim CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Scott Boatwright, revealed that the company is using AI to reduce hiring time by 75% during the busy &#8216;Burrito Season&#8217;. The company&#8217;s initiatives to improve service times have significantly boosted revenue growth.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41615835/chipotle-is-using-an-ai-tool-to-slash-hiring-time-by-75-during-busy-burrito-season">Read the full article here.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Elon Musk Foresees AI Matching Human Capabilities</h3>
Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicted that AI could reach human-level capabilities by 2029. Musk highlighted that AI is advancing at an impressive rate, improving roughly tenfold each year.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41618261/elon-musk-predicts-ai-will-match-human-capabilities-in-few-years-the-cup-is-80-full-maybe-90">Read the full article here.</a>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia Executive Predicts AI Taking Human Form</h3>
A top executive at Nvidia believes AI will soon take on a "human form." Masataka Osaki, the Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at Nvidia, made this bold prediction at the Global Management Dialogue event in Tokyo.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41591438/nvidias-executive-says-ai-will-soon-take-human-form-the-machine-is-to-the-body-what-ai-is-to-the">Read the full article here.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">OpenAI Challenges Google With Chatgpt Search</h3>
OpenAI announced that its flagship product, ChatGPT, is now capable of crawling the web for up-to-date news, sports scores, stock quotes, and more, posing a potential challenge to Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) search dominance.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41663190/openai-rolls-out-chatgpt-search-google-shares-slide">Read the full article here.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Intel&#8217;s Gaudi AI Chips Fall Short Of Revenue Targets</h3>
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger revealed that the Gaudi AI accelerator program will fall short of revenue targets due to a transition from second to third generation.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41686435/intel-says-it-wont-even-make-500m-from-gaudi-ai-chips-in-2024-despite-nvidia-minting-billions-ce">Read the full article here.</a>
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Chipotle's Hiring, Musk's Predictions, And Nvidia's Human-Like AI: This Week In Artificial Intelligence

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas"> many investors&#8217; favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here&#8217;s a look at some of our top stories.
Major U.S. indexes saw a volatile close to the week, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq each down over 1%, largely influenced by recent earnings impacts from tech heavyweights like Microsoft and Meta Platforms. The Dow also edged lower by 0.2%, reflecting broader market apprehension following an October close that ended a five-month run of gains.
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) spiked 34% in October—its third-highest increase for that month in an election year—indicating heightened market caution. 
Adding to this outlook, October's nonfarm payroll numbers reported only 12,000 new jobs, which has strengthened expectations for a Fed rate cut in the coming weeks. Markets largely predict <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41696201/market-volatility-soars-ahead-of-elections-tech-earnings-mixed-strikes-and-hurricanes-knock-employm">another reduction by year-end.</a>
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week&#8217;s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41646462/michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-remedy-to-fix-unhealthy-balance-sheets-as-microstrategy-unveil">Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Remedy To Fix Unhealthy Balance Sheets As MicroStrategy Unveils Massive $42B BTC Purchase Plan</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/aniket-verma">Aniket Verma</a>, reveals MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) CEO Michael Saylor&#8216;s argument that Bitcoin can stabilize corporate finances, announcing a $42 billion initiative to expand its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings, which currently total 252,220 BTC, valued at $18.23 billion.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41596454/tesla-bull-says-elon-musk-led-ev-giant-is-no-longer-seen-as-an-auto-company-by-inve">Tesla Bull Says Elon Musk-Led EV Giant Is No Longer Seen As An Auto Company By Investors, Explains Why Its Stock Trades At A Hefty Premium To Legacy Rivals</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/anan-ashraf">Anan Ashraf</a>, shares insights from Gary Black of The Future Fund, who argues that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) commands a premium valuation as investors increasingly view it as a tech company due to its growth in EVs and autonomous driving.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41633360/dogecoins-rally-has-just-begun-for-this-cycle-predicts-trader-who-foresees-parabolic-surge">Dogecoin&#8217;s Rally &#8216;Has Just Begun For This Cycle,&#8217; Predicts Trader Who Foresees Parabolic Surge In November</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/khyathi-dalal">Khyathi Dalal</a>, features a trader&#8217;s analysis that Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) could surge in November, fueled by patterns from prior post-halving cycles, with a breakout above 20 cents as a key target. 
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41630878/djt-short-squeeze-could-push-stock-to-60-if-trump-wins-but-analysis-says-loss-could-make-shares-">DJT Short Squeeze Could Push Stock To $60 If Trump Wins, But Analysis Says Loss Could Make Shares &#8216;Worthless&#8217;</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/chris-katje">Chris Katje</a>, explains that Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares are poised for volatility amid Election Day, with S3 Partners noting that a Trump victory could trigger a short squeeze pushing prices to $60, while a loss might render shares worthless.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41616337/google-bought-youtube-for-1-65b-and-now-it-prints-50b-in-revenue-just-in-1-year-sundar-pich">Google Bought YouTube For $1.65B And Now It Prints $50B In Revenue Just In 1 Year — Sundar Pichai Says Alphabet &#8216;Leaning Into The Living Room Experience&#8217;</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41605605/gold-hits-record-highs-defies-market-gravity-why-the-precious-metal-is-decoupling-f">Gold Hits Record Highs, Defies Market Gravity: Why The Precious Metal Is Decoupling From Treasury Yields</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41633360/dogecoins-rally-has-just-begun-for-this-cycle-predicts-trader-who-foresees-parabolic-surge">Dogecoin&#8217;s Rally &#8216;Has Just Begun For This Cycle,&#8217; Predicts Trader Who Foresees Parabolic Surge In November</a>
The Bears
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41604100/trump-goes-after-taiwan-semiconductor-on-joe-rogan-podcast">Trump Goes After Taiwan Semiconductor On Joe Rogan Podcast</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/anusuya-lahiri-0">Anusuya Lahiri</a>, covers Donald Trump&#8216;s critique of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) on the Joe Rogan podcast, accusing Taiwan of undermining U.S. chip production and promising tariffs if elected.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41616230/sundar-pichai-admits-doj-proposals-could-have-unintended-consequences-google-mapping-out-plan-b-in-c">Sundar Pichai Admits DOJ Proposals Could Have &#8216;Unintended Consequences&#8217; — Google Mapping Out Plan B In Case Apple Ends Search Deal</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/ananya-gairola">Ananya Gairola</a>, reports Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) CEO Sundar Pichai's concerns over DOJ antitrust proposals potentially destabilizing the tech industry, while hinting at contingency plans if Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) ends its search partnership.
&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41661361/super-micro-analyst-suspends-rating-over-governance-accounting-issues">Super Micro Analyst Suspends Rating Over Governance, Accounting Issues</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/anusuya-lahiri-0">Anusuya Lahiri</a>, details a Rosenblatt analyst&#8217;s decision to suspend his rating for Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) after Ernst &amp; Young resigned as its auditor due to governance and transparency issues.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41619340/blackrocks-larry-fink-warns-against-overly-optimistic-fed-rate-cuts-cites-high-embedded-inflation-an">BlackRock&#8217;s Larry Fink Warns Against Overly Optimistic Fed Rate Cuts, Cites High &#8216;Embedded Inflation&#8217; And Predicts Only 1 Reduction This Year</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41616573/ipod-co-creator-tony-fadell-dismisses-chatgpt-type-llms-saying-were-trying-to-make-science-fiction-h">iPod Co-Creator Tony Fadell Dismisses ChatGPT Type LLMs Saying &#8216;We&#8217;re Trying To Make Science Fiction Happen&#8217; — Bashes Silicon Valley&#8217;s Entitlement</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41593032/starbucks-chinese-rival-luckin-coffee-plans-us-comeback-with-2-drinks-after-fraud-scandal-that-led-t">Starbucks&#8217; Chinese Rival Luckin Coffee Plans US Comeback With $2 Drinks After Fraud Scandal That Led To Its Nasdaq Delisting: Report</a>
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Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Run:ai acquisition has drawn regulatory scrutiny from <a target="_blank" href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/pt/mex_24_5623" rel="noreferrer noopener">the European Commission</a>.
The Commission will review the proposed acquisition of Israeli-based Run:ai by U.S. tech giant Nvidia.
The referral, initially submitted by Italy&#8217;s competition authority under the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR), is based on concerns that the transaction may have competitive impacts on the European Economic Area (EEA).
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In April, Nvidia announced its acquisition of Run:ai for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38430747/nvidia-bolsters-ai-management-capabilities-purchases-israeli-firm-run-ai-for-roughly-700m" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly $600 million—$700 million</a>.
Italy&#8217;s concern stems from the potential impact on AI and data center markets in which both Nvidia and Run:ai operate.
The Commission&#8217;s initial assessment suggests that Nvidia&#8217;s acquisition of Run:ai could significantly influence competition across AI software markets within the EEA.
Run:ai provides GPU orchestration software for optimizing AI compute infrastructure on-premises or in hybrid cloud environments.
Nvidia&#8217;s core strength in supplying GPUs for data center applications raises concerns about potential consolidation in the AI market that could hinder competitive conditions.
Until clearance is granted, Nvidia cannot proceed with the transaction.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40768376/nvidia-faces-antitrust-probe-over-market-dominance-as-doj-ftc-crack-down-on-ai-powerhouses-repor" rel="noreferrer noopener">Earlier in 2024</a>, U.S. antitrust authorities began an initial investigation into Nvidia concerning its potential dominance within the artificial intelligence chip sector.
The Justice Department&#8217;s antitrust division contacted Nvidia for contract and partnership details.
Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is scrutinizing investments by major technology firms, including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), into AI startups to assess any competitive benefits these relationships may have provided.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Several U.S. Big Tech giants commanded global regulatory attention for allegedly trying to dominate the market with significant acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic moves, which drove the smaller players out of competition, leaving consumers with minimal choices.
Previously, Nvidia&#8217;s plans to acquire British chipmaker ARM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) had succumbed to global regulatory opposition.
The U.K.&#8217;s Competition and Markets Authority is also <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40255295/amazons-4b-stake-in-anthropic-under-uk-investigation-for-anti-competitive-concerns" rel="noreferrer noopener">investigating a partnership</a> between&nbsp;Amazon and&nbsp;Anthropic.
Meanwhile, Microsoft&#8217;s $13 billion investment in&nbsp;OpenAI Inc received a clean chit from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38299939/eu-clears-microsofts-13b-openai-investment-from-formal-probe-a-relief-for-tech-giants" rel="noreferrer noopener">the European Union&#8217;s merger watchdogs</a>.&nbsp;
Price Actions: NVDA stock is up 1.16% at $134.30 premarket at&nbsp;the last check on Friday.
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Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) cost of making the entire Cybercab will roughly equal Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) subsidiary Waymo&#8216;s cost for installing lidar sensors on its robotaxis, according to Ark Invest analyst Brett Winton.
What Happened: The cost of manufacturing the Tesla Cybercab should be half the cost of manufacturing the company&#8217;s Model 3 or Model Y given the Cybercab has half the content as the other vehicles, Winton said. So once production reaches scale, the cost of manufacturing a Cybercab should be nearly $18,000, according to the analyst.
The cost of purchasing Waymo&#8217;s lidar sensors together with installation charges will cost roughly the same amount, Winton said. While the cost of the lidars alone would come at $13,500, installation and wiring will cost another $1,500, taking the total cost of the lidar sensors alone to $15,000.
Waymo installs its sensor suite on electric vehicles made by auto manufacturers such as Zeekr, implying a separate cost for purchasing the vehicle.
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Winton is not alone in expecting the cost of making the Cybercab to be lower than Waymo&#8217;s cost for deploying its robotaxis. 
"ARK estimates that Waymo&#8217;s vehicles cost more than $100,000 to produce, its sensor set alone ~$40,000+, though it is working to reduce costs. Tesla&#8217;s Model 3 costs $40,000, sensors included. While it needs to build backend support for remote vehicle assistance and customer support, Tesla should be able to leverage its existing factory, charging, and service infrastructure to scale efficiently," Ark Invest&#8217;s Tasha Keeney also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41247281/teslas-robotaxi-platform-could-account-for-90-of-ev-giants-enterprise-value-over-th">said in a blog post</a> last month.
Why It Matters: Tesla unveiled its Cybercab with no pedals or steering wheel last month. The vehicle, CEO Elon Musk then said, will enter production &#8220;before 2027&#8221; and be priced below $30,000.
During Tesla&#8217;s third-quarter earnings call last month, Musk said that the company expects to start a ride-hail service in Texas and California starting next year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41484511/palo-alto-may-open-streets-to-tesla-robotaxis-but-california-regulators-will-decide-fate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">subject to regulatory approval</a>, with self-driving Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
However, the vehicles might not all operate as driverless robotaxis initially but with a driver as some states demand it until the company touches certain milestones in terms of miles and hours driven, the company then said.
However, Musk also expressed confidence about the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41279865/elon-musk-may-unveil-teslas-robotaxi-but-consumers-respond-with-ehhh-new-study-reveals-skepticism-ne" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company operating driverless paid rides sometime next year</a>, placing it as a firm competitor to Alphabet Inc&#8217;s Waymo. 
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link.</a>
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Waymo, the autonomous <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41618591/alphabets-waymo-serving-over-150-000-paid-robotaxi-rides-every-week-now-surging-50-in-2-months">driving technology subsidiary</a> of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>, NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), recently reached a valuation exceeding $45 billion in a new fundraising round.
The company, which operates driverless cars in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Austin, raised $5.6 billion in the funding round, including existing Waymo investors Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity and Perry Creek, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-31/alphabet-s-waymo-valued-at-more-than-45-billion-after-funding?embedded-checkout=true&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>. Users can order driverless taxis through the Waymo app. By some metrics, Waymo's autonomous cars are already safer than human drivers, <a href="https://theavindustry.org/resources/blog/waymo-reduces-crash-rates-compared-to-human-drivers#:~:text=Based%20on%20the%20findings%2C%20compared,2.78%20for%20the%20human%20benchmark)">according</a> to the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association. Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia">Jim Cramer Says Google&#8217;s AI Investment Next Year &#8216;Should Be Fabulous For Nvidia&#8217; </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia"> </a>Uber Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>) and Waymo announced a partnership in May 2023 to bring Waymo's driverless cabs to Uber's app, recently adding Atlanta and Austin to their supported markets. The companies will have to compete with Cruise, a self-driving startup subsidiary of GM, as well as Tesla, which plans to rollout its Cybercab sometime next year. 
The latest valuation of Waymo puts it ahead of Ford Motor Co, which has a current market capitalization of $40 billion. Waymo's valuation is also higher than the market caps of names like Delta Air Lines ($37 billion), Taco Bell owner Yum Brands ($37 billion), Lulu Lemon ($38 billion). Alphabet reported earnings after the close Tuesday, delivering strong quarterly results aided by growth in its cloud division. Shares of the company traded up nearly 7%, but gave up some of those gains Thursday amid a sell-off in the overall tech market. Keep Reading: 
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OpenAI is ramping up efforts to dethrone Alphabet Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41633398/alphabet-at-the-forefront-of-the-ai-race-analysts-see-attractive-valuation-highligh">Search dominance</a>.
What To Know: OpenAI <a href="https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/">announced</a> Thursday that its flagship product, ChatGPT, is now capable of crawling the web for up-to-date news, sports scores, stock quotes and more. 
&#8220;You can get fast, timely answers with links to relevant web sources, which you would have previously needed to go to a search engine for,&#8221; the company said.
A new web search feature — ChatGPT Search — can be manually selected when using the platform. The new search capabilities can also be automatically triggered based on what a user asks.
OpenAI's ChatGPT is the fastest-growing consumer application in history. It was estimated to have reached 100 million monthly active users within two months of its late 2022 launch. The company was seeing an average of about 13 million unique visitors per day at that time. 
OpenAI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round">announced</a> at the beginning of October that more than 250 million people are now using ChatGPT on a daily basis.
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Why It Matters: Following the early success of ChatGPT, several big tech companies raced to build their own large language models and incorporate generative AI into their workflows.
Microsoft added generative search features to its Bing search engine. Google also introduced several <a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/ai">AI</a> features for its Search product, which generated $49.4 billion in revenue for the third quarter. That&#8217;s up from $44 billion in the prior year&#8217;s quarter. 
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai explained in a third-quarter earnings report that AI features are expanding what people search for and how they search for it.
&#8220;Our commitment to innovation, as well as our long-term focus and investment in AI, are paying off with consumers and partners benefiting from our AI tools,&#8221; Pichai said. 
Alphabet shares traded higher following the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41611263/alphabet-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-google-cloud-up-35-momentum-across-the-compan">third-quarter results</a>. The stock moved lower Thursday afternoon after OpenAI announced ChatGPT Search. Google shares were down 1.77% at $171.38 at the time of publication, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
ChatGPT Search will be available at ChatGPT.com, as well as on the company&#8217;s desktop and mobile apps. It&#8217;s available to ChatGPT Plus, Team users and SearchGPT waitlist users as of Thursday. Enterprise and education users will gain access in the next few weeks. Free users will be able to access the search capabilities in the coming months.
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