IBM에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 IBM의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

IBM (NYSE:IBM) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company primarily sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections in the world.

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다우존스 산업평균지수는 12월에 45,000포인트를 넘는 사상 최고치를 기록했다. 이는 도널드 트럼프가 2024년 대통령 선거에서 승리한 후 여러 주식 시장 지수가 기록을 경신한 것 중 하나이다. 2024년 다우존스 산업평균 지수 구성 요소 중 가장 실적이 좋은 주식과 가장 실적이 저조한 주식을 살펴보고, 2025년에는 지수의 리더가 어떻게 달라질 수 있는지 알아보겠다.

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올해 양자 컴퓨팅 주식은 특히 알파벳(NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL)의 구글이 최신 윌로우(Willow) 양자 칩을 발표한 12월 9일 이후 급등세를 보였다. 그러나 애널리스트들은 이들 주식에 대해 부정적인 컨센서스를 가지고 있다.

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Editor&#8217;s Note: This article was updated to correct the rankings to account for Walmart&#8217;s 2024 stock split.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time high of over 45,000 points in December, one of several stock market indexes to hit records after Donald Trump won the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41857971/trumps-win-sends-wall-street-to-record-highs-small-caps-tesla-outperform-fed-cuts-interest-rates-this-week-in-the-market">2024 presidential election.</a>
Here's a look at the top-performing and worst-performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components in 2024 and how the index's leaders could look much different in 2025.
2024 Performance: In 2024, 18 of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones component stocks </a>were up, with 12 stocks declining for the full year. This includes the original Dow Jones members at the start of 2024 and does not factor in the index changes made throughout the year.
Here's a look at the top five gainers for the full year, based on Dec. 27 closing prices:
<ol>
<li>Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>): +70.6%</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>): +60.7%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>): +49.4%</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): +41.8%</li>
<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): +36.2%</li>
</ol>
Here are the top five losers for the full year, based on Dec. 27 closing prices:
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<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDSSQ:WBA): -63.2%</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>): -59.6%</li>
<li>Boeing Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): -30.7%</li>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>): -29.6%</li>
<li>Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) -27.0%</li>
</ol>
For comparison, 19 of the Dow Jones components stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36455419/5-biggest-winners-5-biggest-losers-from-dow-jones-industrial-average-in-2023">were up in 2023</a>, with 11 down for the full year.
A quick look at the losers list shows two stocks that are no longer part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, thanks to several changes that took place in 2024 to the 30 core components.
Apple is the only stock to appear on the top gainers list for both 2023 and 2024, ranking fourth in 2023 and fifth in 2024.
Intel was the second-biggest gainer in 2023 before falling in 2024 and turning in the second-worst performance of the 30 stocks. Boeing also flipped from being a top performer, ranking fifth in 2023 to turning in a poor performance in 2024.
Walgreens was the worst-performing Dow Jones stock for the second straight year, but that will be a thing of the past heading into 2025.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/11/41724410/nvidia-joining-dow-jones-industrial-average-where-tech-giant-ranks-in-the-index-why-sh">Nvidia Joining Dow Jones Industrial Average: Where Tech Giant Ranks In The Index, Why Sherwin-Williams Addition Could Be More Important</a>
 What's Next in 2025: After several years of no changes to the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the well-known market index made multiple changes in 2024.
The index replaced underperforming Walgreens with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in February. The index also replaced Intel and Dow Inc with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) respectively.
With the changes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will now have four of the seven Magnificent 7 stocks heading into 2025 with Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) all included in the Dow.
The stocks that left the Dow Jones in 2024 were among the biggest losers in 2024 for the index, with Walgreens ranking worst for yearly performance, Intel ranking second worst and Dow ranking sixth worst at -27.0%.
The underperformance of several Dow Jones components kept the index down compared to other market barometers. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is up 14.0% year-to-date in 2024.
For comparison, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, is up 23.8% year-to-date.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>), which tracks the Magnificent 7 stocks, is up 68.5% year-to-date.
Having Amazon, Nvidia and Sherwin Williams as components to start 2024 would have made the index's returns look significantly different. While the three stocks that left the index were each down over 25% year-to-date in 2024, here are the year-to-date returns of the replacement stocks in 2024:
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<li>Amazon: +46.6%</li>
<li>Nvidia: +179.8%</li>
<li>Sherwin-Williams: +11.8%</li>
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average will look significantly different in 2025 than in previous years, and more changes could be ahead for stocks that have underperformed in the index.
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Reported Earlier Today, UK Competition And Markets Authority Investigates Anticipated Acquisition By IBM Of HashiCorp

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with IBM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for IBM.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 27%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $365,840, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $619,814.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $175.0 to $250.0 for IBM over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in IBM's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to IBM's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $175.0 to $250.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>IBM Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735239632_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
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<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$167.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$52.7</td>
<td>$50.3</td>
<td>$50.87</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$127.1K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$8.78</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
<td>$87.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.7</td>
<td>$40.25</td>
<td>$40.7</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$77.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$36.05</td>
<td>$35.3</td>
<td>$35.75</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About IBM</h3>
IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company primarily sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections in the world.
Having examined the options trading patterns of IBM, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is IBM Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,512,311, the price of IBM is up by 0.14%, reaching $224.73.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 34 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About IBM</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $222.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on IBM, which currently sits at a price target of $222. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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IBM's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.17% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 23.14 million shares sold short, which is 2.5% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.84 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>IBM Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735238720_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for IBM has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing IBM's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, IBM's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Quantum computing is emerging as a game-changing technology poised to revolutionize industries, much like how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/12/42569883/quantum-computing-rigetti-d-wave-skyrocket-up-to-300-in-5-sessions-after-google-unveils-willow-chip-but-analysts-urge-caution-not-every-tiktok-guitarist-is-the-next-taylor-swift" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the digital landscape</a>.
As we head toward 2025, experts predict that quantum computing will be the next major frontier in tech, unlocking unprecedented computational power and driving breakthroughs in fields such as cryptography, drug discovery, and optimization.
At the heart of quantum computing's potential is the quantum bit, or qubit, which can represent multiple states simultaneously, allowing quantum computers to process data exponentially faster than classical computers. In fact, recent advancements have already shown the immense promise of this technology.
For example, 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>)
Quantum AI division, led by Hartmut Neven, recently unveiled its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42397333/google-quantum-ais-new-willow-chip-can-do-in-minutes-that-supercomputers-would-take-10-septillion-years" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest quantum chip, Willow</a>. This chip reduces errors exponentially and completed a benchmark computation in under five minutes—an operation that would have taken one of the fastest supercomputers 10^25 years to finish.
The rise of quantum computing presents a compelling complement to AI, as it has the potential to enhance AI models and algorithms, helping unlock entirely new frontiers in science and technology. As this technology advances, it could usher in a new wave of innovation, particularly in industries reliant on complex data processing and problem-solving.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42380768/quantum-computing-stocks-roundup-d-wave-rigetti-ionq-lead-the-charge-with-explosive-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">Quantum Computing Stocks Roundup: D-Wave, Rigetti, IonQ Lead the Charge With Explosive Growth</a>
Market Growth and Investment Opportunities
The quantum computing market is set for explosive growth. According <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/u-s-quantum-computing-market-107727" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> Fortune Business Insights, the U.S. quantum computing market, valued at $138.2 million in 2022, is projected to skyrocket to $1.2 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 31.7%. 
This surge is driven by increasing investment and initiatives like those outlined by the White House in May 2022.
For investors looking to capitalize on this booming sector, top companies include Top stocks to invest:
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<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>)</li>
<li>IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>)</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)</li>
<li>Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>)</li>
<li>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)</li>
</ul>
Quantum-focused ETFs offer a diversified approach to investing in this transformative space. Per Rising Wave, <a target="_blank" href="https://risingwave.com/blog/top-quantum-computing-etfs-for-growth/" rel="noreferrer noopener">investing</a> in quantum computing ETFs offers a distinctive chance to participate in a technological revolution.
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<li>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</li>
<li>WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCLD#NASDAQ">WCLD</a>)</li>
<li>Global X Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOU#NASDAQ">CLOU</a>)</li>
<li>ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>)</li>
</ul>
As quantum computing approaches mainstream adoption, it will likely become one of the most exciting areas of growth in the tech industry over the next few years.

Quantum Computing: The New AI? A Look at the Rapidly Expanding Market and Top Stocks For 2025

Quantum computing stocks have catapulted this year, especially after Dec. 9, when 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 announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42447332/alphabets-quantum-willow-chip-wows-analyst-google-at-the-leading-edge-of-technology-innovation">latest quantum chip, Willow</a>. However, analysts have a negative consensus rating for these stocks.
What Happened: Quantum Computing Inc. stock surged by 52.95% on Thursday and 2,785.39% over the year but Citron Research has called this move the &#8220;most ridiculous&#8221; citing its spending on research and development.
Stocks of other companies, including Rigetti Computing Inc., and D-Wave Quantum Inc. have soared enormously, whereas other quantum computing players like IONQ Inc. and International Business Machines. have seen modest growth.
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<td>Stock</td>
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<td>1-Month Change</td>
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<td>Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>)</td>
<td>296.86%</td>
<td>911.02%</td>
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<td>Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)</td>
<td>60.87%</td>
<td>716.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)</td>
<td>108.37%</td>
<td>501.34%</td>
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<td>IONQ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>)</td>
<td>27.99%</td>
<td>34.46%</td>
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<td>IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>)</td>
<td>-5.23%</td>
<td>4.72%</td>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The move in these quantum computing stocks has gotten out of hand. Rigetti <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24RGTI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$RGTI</a> and Quantum <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QUBT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QUBT</a> are now up more than 1,000% so far in Q4. <a href="https://t.co/UY0MmB8yN0">pic.twitter.com/UY0MmB8yN0</a>
&mdash; Bespoke (@bespokeinvest) <a href="https://twitter.com/bespokeinvest/status/1868760473094832549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42447332/alphabets-quantum-willow-chip-wows-analyst-google-at-the-leading-edge-of-technology-innovation">Alphabet&#8217;s Quantum Willow Chip Wows Analyst: Google At The &#8216;Leading Edge Of Technology Innovation&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: The funds allocated to research and development as a part of operating expenses were down to $2.24 million in the third quarter of the current fiscal for Quantum Computing. This compares to $2.32 million during the same period last year.
According to Citron, this is a &#8220;striking mismatch for a company claiming to offer integrated high-performance quantum systems.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Small-cap quantum stocks are in a bubble, but <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QUBT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QUBT</a> stands out as the most ridiculous. The numbers tell the story. R&amp;D spending is THE critical indicator in this space: last quarter, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IONQ&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IONQ</a> allocated $33M and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24RGTI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$RGTI</a> $12M, modest figures next to tech giants like Google. Yet <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QUBT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QUBT</a>…
&mdash; Citron Research (@CitronResearch) <a href="https://twitter.com/CitronResearch/status/1869400459267436877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The company was recently awarded a $26,000 contract from NASA. According to the CEO and CIO of the Arora Report, Nigam Arora, &#8220;The contract is very small and does not justify the run-up.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">As many of you know, I am a nuclear physicist and engineer. Quantum computing stock <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QUBT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QUBT</a> is being pumped up like crazy on the news of a NASA contract. The contract is very small and does not justify the run up. I have worked with NASA. So, who is buying <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QUBT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QUBT</a>. It is the momo…
&mdash; Nigam Arora (@TheAroraReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAroraReport/status/1869084928518103125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Quantum computers, using qubits, promise to revolutionize computing by performing complex calculations exponentially faster than traditional computers.
Google&#8217;s recent breakthrough with Willow demonstrates the potential of quantum memory as it performed a standard benchmark computation in under five minutes which currently takes a supercomputer 10 septillion years — a number that vastly exceeds the age of the Universe.
However, high error rates remain a significant challenge, hindering commercial viability and uncertain timelines for widespread adoption.
&#8220;Buying $RGTI based on Google's quantum success is as misguided as believing every TikTok guitarist is the next Taylor Swift,&#8221; said Citron Research.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Buying <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24RGTI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$RGTI</a> based on Google's quantum success is as misguided as believing every TikTok guitarist is the next Taylor Swift. When the hype fades, investors will recall <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24RGTI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$RGTI</a> sold equity at $2 just two weeks ago, with more dilution to come rather than true quantum competitiveness.…
&mdash; Citron Research (@CitronResearch) <a href="https://twitter.com/CitronResearch/status/1866859551166959963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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What Are Other Analysts Saying: According to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QUBT/analyst-ratings">analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>, most of these quantum computing companies face a potential downside in the future, with the exception of IBM.
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<td>Rigetti Computing</td>
<td>$3.33 </td>
<td>-67.09%</td>
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<td>Quantum Computing</td>
<td>$8.63 </td>
<td>-62.77%</td>
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<td>D-Wave Quantum</td>
<td>$4.58 </td>
<td>-48.33%</td>
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<td>IONQ</td>
<td>$20.67 </td>
<td>-46.04%</td>
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<td>IBM</td>
<td>$226.67 </td>
<td>2.66%</td>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on IBM.
Looking at options history for IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) we detected 22 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $453,701 and 16, calls, for a total amount of $992,466.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $120.0 to $320.0 for IBM over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for IBM's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of IBM's whale activity within a strike price range from $120.0 to $320.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>IBM Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734465634_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$242.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td align="right">996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$181.8K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">97</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$47.15</td>
<td>$46.15</td>
<td>$46.87</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$159.3K</td>
<td>121</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$126.6K</td>
<td>346</td>
<td align="right">289</td>
</tr>
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<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$112.95</td>
<td>$109.35</td>
<td>$110.85</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
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<h3>About IBM</h3>
IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company primarily sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections in the world.
<h3>Where Is IBM Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,486,481, with IBM's price down by -0.24%, positioned at $228.77.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 36 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About IBM</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $222.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on IBM, which currently sits at a price target of $222. 
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On Thursday, International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) along with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, disclosed a partnership to create the National Quantum Algorithm Center in the Illinois Quantum and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42470590/ibm-and-state-of-illinois-to-build-national-quantum-algorithm-center-in-chicago-with-universities-" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago</a>.
The National Quantum Algorithm Center, anchored by IBM alongside quantum pioneers such as the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will leverage IBM&#8217;s next-generation quantum computer, the IBM Quantum System Two.
This advanced system, powered by IBM Quantum Heron, is set to launch at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago next year.
The IBM Quantum System Two will enable utility-scale algorithms surpassing classical simulation methods.
Researchers can utilize this system via IBM's Qiskit software, designed to extend the complexity and accuracy of quantum circuits for solving scientific and research challenges.
Illinois&#8217; quantum ecosystem will leverage IBM&#8217;s quantum-centric supercomputing to tackle complex industry challenges.
This next-gen computing integrates quantum and classical systems with advanced software, enabling each architecture to solve parts of algorithms best suited to its strengths, unlocking applications beyond the reach of standalone systems.
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, said, &#8220;With IBM&#8217;s best performing quantum hardware and software in the heart of&nbsp;Illinois&#8217;&nbsp;innovation network, together we can truly unlock the potential of quantum computing to solve the world&#8217;s hardest problems.&#8221;
Governor JB Pritzker added,&nbsp;&#8220;The groundbreaking National Quantum Algorithm Center in&nbsp;Illinois&nbsp;represents a transformative step forward, whose impact will reverberate throughout the tech industry and beyond.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDIV#NASDAQ">TDIV</a>) and FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDVI#BATS">TDVI</a>).
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Anchored by next-generation IBM Quantum System Two in Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, new initiative will advance useful quantum applications as industries move towards quantum-centric supercomputing&nbsp;
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a collaboration to establish the new National Quantum Algorithm Center in the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago.
Anchored by IBM and other quantum computing pioneers including the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the center will be fueled by IBM's next-generation quantum computer, IBM Quantum System Two, which the company plans to deploy in Chicago in the coming year.
IBM Quantum System Two within the IQMP will be powered by IBM Quantum Heron, which can execute utility-scale algorithms beyond the capabilities of brute-force, classical simulation methods. Users will be able to leverage this system with Qiskit, IBM's performant quantum software, which is designed to be able to extend the length and complexity of quantum circuits to extract accurate results for problems of scientific and research value.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on IBM.
Looking at options history for IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 42% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $130,410 and 12, calls, for a total amount of $375,154.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $170.0 and $250.0 for IBM, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of IBM stands at 1211.0, with a total volume reaching 4,352.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in IBM, situated within the strike price corridor from $170.0 to $250.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>IBM Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734030994_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$89.4K</td>
<td align="right">390</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.1</td>
<td>$68.1</td>
<td>$69.06</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td align="right">516</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$15.75</td>
<td>$15.75</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td align="right">208</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td align="right">167</td>
<td align="right">611</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td align="right">167</td>
<td align="right">711</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About IBM</h3>
IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company primarily sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections in the world.
In light of the recent options history for IBM, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of IBM</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,830,962, the price of IBM is up 1.31% at $233.13. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Infrastructure Gets A Glow-Up</h2>
America&#8217;s infrastructure renaissance is going full throttle, with $700 billion in spending set to energize construction, equipment, and materials companies. This may bode well for investors in the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>).
These stalwarts of the old economy are reinventing themselves with cutting-edge tech to expand margins—all while trading at attractive valuations compared to the broader S&amp;P 500.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Defense Play: Beyond Jets &amp; Ships</h2>
Global tensions are driving a pivot from traditional defense platforms to high-tech solutions like AI-driven drones and cybersecurity systems. 
Palantir Technologies Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) Artificial Intelligence Platform and International Business Machines Corp&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) WatsonX AI come to mind here.
Defense revenues are expected to jump nearly 10%, with margins climbing from 5.2% to 7.6%. Success will favor those adopting automation and next-generation technologies in this competitive landscape.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Automation &amp; Onshoring: A Tech Revolution</h2>
With the U.S. accelerating its onshoring efforts, automation and AI are emerging as the driving forces powering the shift.
Software companies and data centers are prepping for a revenue surge, with mega-cap tech upping its spending on data centers to $250 billion in 2025. 
Robotics and IoT hardware could also rebound from a sales plateau, making the automation sector one to watch. Companies enabling robotics and automation such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), ABB (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBNY#OTC">ABBNY</a>), Rockwell Automation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>), Zebra Technologies&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBRA#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>), Teradyne (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) and UiPath (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>) come to mind.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Energy Independence Goes Nuclear</h2>
Energy's next frontier? Nuclear. With mega-cap tech giants eyeing modular nuclear reactors as a green and reliable power source, demand for uranium is heating up. Beyond the U.S., countries like Japan and Germany are also jumping on the nuclear bandwagon, signaling a global shift toward energy resilience.
U.S. companies such as Constellation Energy&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), Cameco&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCJ#NYSE">CCJ</a>) and NuScale Power&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>) come to mind.
Helfstein's roadmap suggests a year of targeted strategies. By aligning portfolios with these U.S.-centric themes, investors might not just weather volatility—they could thrive in the chaos.
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2025 Investment Themes: AI, Energy, Defense Redefine US Markets

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Many companies dealing in artificial intelligence (AI) saw their valuations skyrocket in 2024. Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), for example, became the most valuable company in the world <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/11/41761849/nvidia-blows-past-apple-to-become-worlds-most-valuable-company">several times throughout the year</a>. 
One CEO of an AI company predicts 2025 will be a different scenario, and there could be at least one unnamed company in the space that sees its market capitalization cut in half.
What Happened: Hugging Face co-founder and CEO Clem Delangue shared his 2025 predictions in a LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7269341028799725568/">post</a>:
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<li>There will be the first major public protest related to AI</li>
<li>A big company will see its market cap divided by two or more because of AI</li>
<li>At least 100,000 personal AI robots will be pre-ordered</li>
<li>China will start to lead the AI race (as a consequence of leading the open-source AI race)</li>
<li>There will be big breakthroughs in AI for biology and chemistry</li>
<li>We will begin to see the economic and employment growth potential of AI, with 15M AI builders on Hugging Face</li>
</ul>
Based on prediction three above, Delangue sees strong demand for personal AI robots, which could be music to the ears of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) investors. The Austin, Texas-based carmaker is expected to share more details on its Optimus Bot in 2025 and begin taking pre-orders.
Other investors, particularly those in the AI space, will likely not love seeing some of Delangue&#8217;s predictions come true.
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Why It's Important: Delangue's 2025 predictions should be taken seriously. After all, the CEO shared how his 2024 predictions did in the same post. A green check mark indicates a hit while red circles mean he missed.
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<li>A hyped AI company will go bankrupt or get acquired for a ridiculously low price (green check)</li>
<li>Open-source LLMs will reach the level of the best closed-source LLMs (green check)</li>
<li>Big breakthroughs in AI for video, time-series, biology and chemistry (green check for video, red circle for time-series, biology and chemistry)</li>
<li>We will talk much more about the cost (monetary and environmental) of AI (green check for monetary, red circle for environmental)</li>
<li>A popular media will be mostly AI-generated (green check)</li>
<li>10 million AI builders on Hugging Face leading to no increase of unemployment (says soon, while listing 7M of AI builders on Hugging Face)</li>
</ul>
With Delangue at the helm, Hugging Face <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/34042661/nvidia-backed-open-source-ai-startup-reaches-4-5b-valuation-with-tech-titans-support">raised $235 million</a> in a funding round, which valued the company at $4.5 billion in August 2023.
The company&#8217;s investors include Nvidia, 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>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) and Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>).
Hugging Face has partnerships with several of these investors. The company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799600/nvidia-partners-with-ai-startup-hugging-face-to-supercharge-open-source-robotics"> announced a partnership </a>with Nvidia for the robotics sector last month. Earlier this year, Hugging Face also partnered with Amazon to work on AI models.
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Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in IBM usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 19 options transactions for IBM. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 21% being bullish and 68% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 18 are puts, valued at $1,419,415, and there was a single call, worth $131,768.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $220.0 to $250.0 for IBM during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for IBM's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of IBM's whale trades within a strike price range from $220.0 to $250.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>IBM Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733328083_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$368.6K</td>
<td>406</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$192.2K</td>
<td>406</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$232.50</td>
<td>$131.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.42</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$121.5K</td>
<td>406</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td>406</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About IBM</h3>
IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company primarily sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections in the world.
<h3>Present Market Standing of IBM</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 860,540, the IBM's price is up by 1.52%, now at $232.48. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 49 days.</li>
</ul>
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a critical vote of no confidence tomorrow (Dec. 4) after invoking Article 49.3 to pass a controversial 2025 austerity budget <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/france">without parliamentary approval</a>.
The move, designed to address France's soaring deficit with $42 billion in spending cuts and $21 billion in tax hikes, has polarized the fractured National Assembly. Marine Le Pen's National Rally and the leftist New Popular Front have united in opposition, calling for Barnier's ouster. In on interview on TV today, Barnier warned that if the motion succeeds, millions of French citizens could face economic instability, including rising interest rates and tax hikes, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/dec/03/france-no-confidence-motion-government-budget-michel-barnier-latest-updates">per</a> the Guardian.
A failure to secure support would result in Barnier's government being the shortest-lived in modern French history, he only took office in September, further destabilizing the eurozone. President Emmanuel Macron would then need to appoint a new prime minister to navigate the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39657677/french-elections-take-a-surprising-turn-as-left-poised-for-victory-what-does-that-mean-for-the-marke">deeply divided parliament</a>.
France has often been a volatile market for foreign companies, but its size, manpower, favorable geographical position, and pole position in global tourism have made it a lucrative economy.
The following publicly listed companies have exposure to the French economy.
McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has been operating in France since 1972. Since then, it has grown into a network of 1,485 restaurants — the most in Europe — generating billions in revenue. However, the franchise got caught evading taxes after a trade union asked the company to raise wages and introduce profit-sharing bonuses. Eventually, the firm <a href="https://drupal-cloudfront.benzinga.com/news/22/06/27724606/mcdonalds-agrees-to-settle-french-tax-case-for-1-3b-wsj">paid a $1.3 billion fine</a>.
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) opened its resort in Paris in 1992, growing it into one of the top attractions in Europe. Around 16.1 million tourists visited the park in 2023, generating $343 million in profits. The park is the largest single-site employer in the country, with 17,000 workers — making it prone to strikes that last occurred in 2023. Despite its popularity, the park has been a problematic part of Disney's portfolio and is often a drain on its resources.
IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) has a long-standing relationship with France as one of the IT pioneers that expanded overseas seeking foreign talent.  Nowadays, IBM has over 7,000 employees in the country, working on technology services, cloud computing, AI and digital transformation solutions for businesses.
Carmaker Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) has a vital presence in the country, owing to its origins in the French PSA Group. It is the fourth largest automotive firm by sales, managing established brands like Citroen, Peugeot and DS Automobiles. Stellantis currently has five operating factories in different regions, producing at least 14 different models.
For investors monitoring broad exposure to domestically incorporated French companies there is iShares MSCI France ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWQ#NYSE">EWQ</a>). It holds 60 largest French companies, including market leaders such as LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVMUY#OTC">LVMUY</a>), Schneider Electric, TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>) and Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSY#OTC">EADSY</a>).
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In the current market session, IBM Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) stock price is at $227.20, after a 0.09% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 9.64%, and in the past year, by 41.01%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733171416_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating IBM P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
IBM has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 96.16 of the IT Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733171416_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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