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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>20.3K</td>
<td>63.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$257.50</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>21.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$106.5K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$465.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$63.7K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>792</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>724</td>
<td>604</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>226</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 348 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 20313 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 306 contract(s) at a $257.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $97.0 per contract. There were 9712 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21870 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 203 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 710 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.5K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 11107 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 231 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $296.0 per contract. There were 4099 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8295 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 84 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 83 contract(s) at a $465.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.9K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 16455 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4863 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 84 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $2802.0 per contract. There were 1624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4230 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 56 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1275 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.7K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 11712 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1847 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $82.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.6K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 1170 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 792 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WULF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 749 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 724 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 604 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 385 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $428.0 per contract. There were 8622 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 226 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The semiconductor sector has had an electrifying run in recent years, but 2024 proved to be more selective. While some chipmakers soared to triple-digit gains, others <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmakers">struggled to stay afloat. </a>
As traders look forward to2025, a fresh question emerges: Should you chase the winners, pick the laggards, or focus on undervalued opportunities with high analyst backing?
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) delivered a 15.2% year-to-date gain as of Dec. 23, cooling off after a massive 65% surge in 2023. Within the group, performance varied wildly:
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<li>Top Performers: Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose 180%, while Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) gained 109%.</li>
<li>Biggest Laggards: Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) sank 60%, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) fell 36%, and ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) dropped 20%.</li>
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The key takeaway? The semiconductor market is far from homogenous, with companies diverging sharply based on their ability to capitalize on emerging trends like AI.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5 Chip Stocks Analysts Are Betting On for 2025</h3>
Rather than chasing laggards or jumping on already overheated names, traders might want to focus on undervalued semiconductor stocks that align with analysts' bullish forecasts. 
Here are five potential winners for 2025:
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">5. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price) : 32.02%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: +3.29%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 67.97%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $136.21 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 17.7x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">4. Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 33.08%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -2.20%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 79.78%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $30.09 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 38.6x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">3. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 43.12%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: +4.80%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 71.93%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $99.64 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 11.4x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">2. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. </h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 45.83%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -15.34%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 127.59%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $202.53 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 27.7x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">1. Microchip Technology</h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 49.26%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -36.11%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 30.90%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $30.94 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 34.9x</li>
</ul>
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Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) chief Hock Tan expressed enormous conviction over the sustainability of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence frenzy</a> as 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, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and TikTok parent ByteDance splurged on designing custom processors that accelerate training and deployment of AI systems, the Financial Times reports.
Reportedly, OpenAI and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) also tapped Broadcom to develop their AI server chips to diversify their exposure to Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Broadcom stock has surged over 101% year-to-date.
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Tan <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/5b4160b7-6920-4bf2-a1a8-f1404b513d8f" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> FT that he expected the demand to continue for at least ten years, citing their enormous return potential.
Tan stressed to the FT that clients were intensely ramping up AI infrastructure investment plans spanning three to five years.
He does not expect the phenomenon to lose steam until his clients run out of finances.
Last week, Tan told investors Broadcom <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42488220" rel="noreferrer noopener">could generate</a> tens of billions of dollars in additional annual revenue from AI chips by 2027.
Tan&#8217;s experience and dealmaking prowess fuelled speculation of rescuing struggling chipmaker Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>). However, Tan claimed no hostile offers since 2018, when it was tracking Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), which succumbed to regulatory opposition.
Tan backed his thesis by citing investments by OpenAI and Elon Musk&#8217;s xAI in data centers in 2024.
Tan told the FT that its customers will build clusters of up to 1 million AI chips by 2027. However, Tan said that even 1 million chips may not suffice the AI ambitions of OpenAI and Anthropic.
Broadcom&#8217;s stock price rallied 24% in a single day last Friday after its AI revenues had surged by 220% in fiscal 2024. The chipmaker added over $200 billion to its market cap, breaching the $1 trillion milestone for the first time.
Rosenblatt&#8217;s Hans Mosesmann&nbsp;expects <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42489281/broadcoms-ai-chip-leadership-puts-pressure-on-nvidia-and-marvell-analysts-say" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadcom&#8217;s growing moat</a> in expanding custom-chip (ASIC) AI and surging AI opportunities to intensify the rivalry with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Nvidia. B of A Securities&#8216; Vivek Arya&nbsp;credited Broadcom with maintaining a position at customer Apple.
Investors can gain exposure to Broadcom through Amplify ETF Trust Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>) and First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDIV#NASDAQ">TDIV</a>).
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The House Artificial Intelligence Task Force released a report on Tuesday with recommendations on how Congress can boost the development of AI while also protecting against potential risks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42561047/amazon-meta-alphabet-spotify-lead-jpmorgans-2025-tech-picks-for-ai-potential">of the technology. </a>
The Details: The bipartisan House AI task force, chaired by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), released the 253-page<a href="https://www.speaker.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AI-Task-Force-Report-FINAL.pdf"> document</a> as the culmination of the group's work which began in February.
Obernolte said the report is just the "beginning of the conversation" around AI policy. 
"It will only be effective if future Congresses implement some of the recommendations that we have created," he added.&nbsp;
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The representative said the task force met to consider bills that it could endorse and introduce for passage this Congress, but the group agreed not to do so in order to remain bipartisan. 
"Disagreements started to emerge about the language in each individual bill and we realized that if we wanted to maintain this coalition that was broadly bipartisan … it probably was counterproductive to actually be talking about legislative language," Obernolte said.
The report contains 66 key findings and 89 recommendations across 14 areas and will serve as the foundation for future legislative action on AI. The effects of future AI legislation will ripple across industries, government agencies and individuals.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: The task force wrote in its report that the government should lead by example and foster trust in AI by using the technology to improve efficiency and services while adopting responsible policies surrounding its use.&nbsp;
Companies that are sufficiently large and capable of handling the government's needs, like 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>) could benefit from contracts to supply agencies and departments with AI services. 
The House task force also highlighted the importance of promoting AI innovation which may include further legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act, which was designed to promote U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) received more than $7 billion in direct funding and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) received $6.6 billion in funding from the program.
Another principle the task force emphasized was its duty to protect against AI-related risks and harms. Companies developing large AI models, such as OpenAI and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) may need to report on training and safety processes if the government determines they could pose security or public health risks. 
The task force also suggested that future Congresses take an "incremental approach" to AI regulation as the technology is rapidly evolving and legislation will need to adapt and evolve as well.&nbsp;
"What we're embracing here is incrementalism. We don't think it's important that everyone agrees on every single aspect of AI immediately," Obernolte said.
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Intel Corp. has shortlisted a number of buyout firms for the next round of bidding for its Altera unit, according to people familiar with the matter, as the beleaguered chipmaker makes headway on a process started by its now ousted chief executive officer.&nbsp;
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Intel.
Looking at options history for Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) we detected 31 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 38% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 54% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 17 are puts, for a total amount of $2,575,335 and 14, calls, for a total amount of $697,550.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $14.0 to $30.0 for Intel over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Intel stands at 17705.65, with a total volume reaching 73,527.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Intel, situated within the strike price corridor from $14.0 to $30.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Intel Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734634871_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.71</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$471.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$465.3K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$452.2K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$212.2K</td>
<td>994</td>
<td>300</td>
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<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$207.8K</td>
<td>28.5K</td>
<td>300</td>
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<h3>About Intel</h3>
Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and was the prime proponent of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel has also been expanding into new adjacencies, such as communications infrastructure, automotive, and the Internet of Things. Further, Intel expects to leverage its chip manufacturing capabilities into an outsourced foundry model where it constructs chips for others.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Intel, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Intel's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 37,848,879, with INTC's price down by -0.72%, positioned at $19.16.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Intel</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $21.0.
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Intel Corp&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) stock plunged 59% over the past year, leaving investors to question whether the company is facing a long-term decline or gearing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/intel">up for a rebound</a>.
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Technically, the signals are stark. Intel stock is trading below its eight, 20, 50, and 200-day simple moving averages, implying deep bear territory. The company&#8217;s moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) indicator is at a negative 1.05, implying negative trading momentum towards Intel stock. Further, the relative strength index (RSI) of 31.35 suggests it's edging into oversold territory.
Overall, the charts paint a very bearish picture for the stock, with the nearly oversold RSI lending some hope of a reversal.
The fundamentals paint a more nuanced picture.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Intel Stock: Chips, Competition, Challenges</h2>
Intel stock trades 10-20% below its book value—a fact that might limit downside risk. 
Despite a flurry of bad press and declining stock performance, Intel generates $50 billion in annual revenue and maintains a healthy debt-to-equity ratio. While its profit margins have narrowed, even conservative estimates suggest profitability isn't off the table.
Intel's dominance in the CPU market is holding steady at 60-70%, primarily due to its grip on the OEM sector. 
Meanwhile, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) is making gains, particularly in the DIY PC market. Stability issues with Raptor Lake CPUs and underwhelming Core Ultra chips have tarnished Intel's reputation, but its newer Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake chips aim to reclaim market share by 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">18A Process, Foundry Prospects</h2>
The much-hyped 18A chip process could be a game-changer, with defect densities nearing industry benchmarks. 
Intel's foundry business has also shown potential, landing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40904754/amazons-leaner-structure-and-ai-chip-partnership-with-intel-could-boost-growth-bofa">deal to produce</a> Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) AI chips. However, execution risks loom large, and geopolitical factors like U.S.-Taiwan tariffs could shift the playing field dramatically.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Battlemage Surprise</h2>
Intel's <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/intel-officially-reveals-battlemage-gpus/ar-AA1vfqzT">Battlemage</a> B580 graphics card is another wildcard. While not groundbreaking in specs, its affordability has made it a hit, showcasing the company's ability to innovate in niche areas.
Intel remains a battleground stock, balancing bearish trends with signs of resilience. Investors face a complex choice: wait for recovery or brace for more downside.
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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

A December filing shows that Representative Mike Kelly reported a sale in Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), valued between $15,001 and $50,000. The transaction date is listed as December 12, 2024, with the report published on December 12, 2024.
At present, Union Pacific shares are trading down 0.0% at $229.88.
<h3>Representative&#39;s Recent Trading Activity</h3>
In the past three years, Mike Kelly made 32 stock trades totaling more than $1.39 million. The largest trades involved stocks like Cleveland-Cliffs and Union Pacific. Their most notable trades&nbsp;include key transactions:
<ul>
<li>Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
<li>Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
</ul>
Here&#39;s a summary of Mike Kelly&#39;s recent trades:
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<thead>
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<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
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<th>Transaction Date</th>
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<td>California St Go Call 12/1/27 4% Due</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2024-12-02</td>
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<td>Miami-Dade Cnty Fl Educational Fac</td>
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<td>2024-11-11</td>
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<td>Intel</td>
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<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2024-11-08</td>
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<td>Union Pacific</td>
<td>UNP</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2024-11-08</td>
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<td>Michigan St Fin Auth Revenue Ref-</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>$100,001 - $250,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2024-10-31</td>
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Want to keep up with Mike Kelly and other congressional members&#39; stock activities? Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/mike-kelly">government trades tool</a> for real-time updates!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn&#39;t be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga&#39;s automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Recent Report Shows That Rep. Mike Kelly Sold Up to $50K Worth of Union Pacific Stock

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> Index fell for the ninth consecutive day on Tuesday which is now one of its longest red streaks in decades.
What Happened: The index last saw such a streak of decline in February 1978, according to FactSet data. However, the index has seen steeper crashes in a single day as compared to the cumulative erosion it has witnessed over these nine days.
Dow Jones has fallen nearly 3.47% to 43,449.90 points over the last nine days since Dec. 4, when it was at 45,014.04 points.
According to an X post by the chief market strategist at Carson Research, Ryan Detrick, &#8220;Since 1900, I see 267 times it lost more than 3.47% in a single day.&#8221;
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1869205905780388184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why Is Dow Falling: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted index based on 30 U.S. stocks, which first started as an index of 12 industrial stocks. The index has been subject to criticism for its limited scope, particularly its underrepresentation of technology stocks, a sector that has exhibited substantial growth in recent times.
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) moved to the Dow Jones index, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/11/41874537/nvidia-replaces-intel-on-dow-fineprint-of-what-led-to-the-change-along-with-stock-performance">replacing </a>Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) on Nov. 4, this year. Nvidia has split its stock two times in the past four years, the most recent of which was a 10-for-1 swap that took effect in June, which has made it easier for Dow to include the shares in its gauge.
This is because Dow&#8217;s price-weighted methodology is troublesome for technology companies that abstain from splits and have shares trading above $1,000.
A given percentage change in the price of a higher-priced stock has a greater impact on the price-weighted index&#8217;s value than does an equal percentage change in the price of a lower-priced stock. Put another way, higher-priced stocks have more weight in the calculation of a price-weighted index.
Thus, the investor preference for technology stocks lately could also be a reason for the fall in the Dow Jones.
"The DJIA hasn't reflected its original intent in decades. It is not really a reflection of industrial America," said Mitchell Goldberg, president of ClientFirst Strategies in a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7274891748726693889/">LinkedIn post</a>. "Its losing streak is more of a reflection of how investors are gorging themselves on tech stocks."
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Price Action: The Dow has gained 15.21% on a year-to-date basis, 11.88% in the last six months and just 0.14% over the last month.
The exchange-traded fund tracking the index, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) grew by 15.51% on a year-to-date basis, 11.93% over the last six months and just 0.32% over the last month.
The losing streak comes as investors braced for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decision due on Wednesday. While a 25-basis-point rate cut is largely expected, market participants are wary of potential signals from the Fed regarding a slowdown in the pace of future rate reductions in 2025.
However, despite the recent downturn, the blue-chip index has still managed to remain 1,500 points, or 3.5%, above its level on Election Day.
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Intel's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NYSE">INTC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 113.44 million shares sold short, which is 2.63% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.99 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.
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<h3>Intel Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734462915_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Intel has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Intel'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>, Intel's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.03%, 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>
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Shares of QuickLogic Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUIK#NASDAQ">QUIK</a>) have lost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QUIK">almost 40% year to date</a>.
The company supplies niche hardware and critical infrastructure in the FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) market, which is being driven by "Cold War 2.0 and the weaponization of outer space," according to Northland Capital Markets.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5aaff270b023000001cb8da0/gus-richard">Analyst Gus Richard</a> initiated coverage of QuickLogic with an Outperform rating and a price target of $11.60.
The QuickLogic Thesis: FPGAs are used in a wide variety of applications and the market for these is not "well established," Richard said in the initiation note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
QuickLogic's niche hardware and critical infrastructure are used by that segment of the aerospace and defense market that is underserved by leading companies like Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Lattice Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSCC#NASDAQ">LSCC</a>), he added.
"With the start of a new cold war, military spending is increasing, and space defense budgets are increasing where radiation hardening, and a secure supply chain are required," the analyst wrote.
QuickLogic&#8217;s serviceable addressable market is estimated at $422 million and is likely to expand at a CAGR of 9%, he further stated.
QUIK Price Action: Shares of QuickLogic had risen by 1.6% to $8.22 at the time of publication Tuesday.
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In a significant move to bolster the domestic semiconductor industry, the U.S. Commerce Department has approved a $406 million grant for Taiwan&#8217;s&nbsp;GlobalWafers. This funding is aimed at enhancing silicon wafer production within the United States.
What Happened: The grant will facilitate the establishment of&nbsp;the first high-volume U.S. production&nbsp;of 300-mm wafers for advanced&nbsp;semiconductors and expand silicon-on-insulator wafer production. This initiative aligns with the Biden administration&#8217;s strategy to strengthen the domestic chip supply chain, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
The financial support will back&nbsp;nearly $4 billion in investments&nbsp;by GlobalWafers in Texas and Missouri, creating&nbsp;1,700 construction and 880 manufacturing&nbsp;jobs.&nbsp;
GlobalWafers&nbsp;CEO Doris Hsu expressed optimism, stating, &#8220;We&nbsp;look forward to innovating with&nbsp;our U.S.-based chip customers for&nbsp;decades to come.&#8221;
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Previously, GlobalWafers had announced plans in 2022 to develop&nbsp;a $5 billion plant in&nbsp;Texas for 300-mm silicon wafers, shifting from an earlier&nbsp;plan to invest in Germany.&nbsp;The company intends&nbsp;to build and expand facilities&nbsp;in Sherman, Texas, and St. Peters, Missouri, for various semiconductor applications.
The Commerce Department is finalizing awards under the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Recent awards include $6.165 billion for Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) and $7.86 billion for Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
Why It Matters: The approval of this grant is part of a broader effort to revitalize the U.S. semiconductor industry. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42420201/trumps-return-threatens-billions-in-us-chip-investment-from-taiwan-samsung">CHIPS and Science Act</a>&nbsp;has been pivotal in attracting significant investments from global semiconductor giants, including&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and Samsung Electronics. However, the potential return of former President Donald Trump could impact these investment strategies.
In November 2024, the U.S. agreed to provide&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42011035/just-before-bidens-term-ends-taiwan-semiconductor-lands-6-6-billion-in-us-funding-to-build-advanced-chip-plants">$6.6 billion in funding</a>&nbsp;to Taiwan Semiconductor to build advanced chip facilities. This move aims to enhance domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, strengthening national security. The investment is expected to attract $65 billion in private capital for three state-of-the-art plants in Arizona.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>42.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$252.50</td>
<td>$100.8K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td>32.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>29.6K</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$59.6K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>17.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>16.3K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIOT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$52.4K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>92.3K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$73.5K</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.9K, with a price of $364.0 per contract. There were 9313 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42702 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 877 contract(s) at a $252.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.8K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 23228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.0K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 29603 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17987 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 225 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.6K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 8872 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17077 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 16336 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14653 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 509 contract(s) at a $13.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.4K, with a price of $103.0 per contract. There were 6129 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11053 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 9557 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10831 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 61 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.7K, with a price of $930.0 per contract. There were 92341 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10306 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 95 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 487 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.5K, with a price of $151.0 per contract. There were 13032 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4855 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $3960.0 per contract. There were 7444 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4534 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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"With the pilot production of Intel next-generation Panther Lake processors not performing as well as expected, sources from the upstream supply chain have rumored that the CPU giant will continue to place orders with TSMC, which should benefit TSMC's revenues in 2025, but the beginning of the volume production at the plants in the US and Japan may still undermine its profitability." - DigiTimes Alert

On Thursday, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) CFO&nbsp;Dave Zinsner&nbsp;did not rule out the possibility of splitting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/intel" rel="noreferrer noopener">the company&#8217;s factory and</a> product-development divisions as the next CEO takes charge, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/intel-says-the-idea-of-splitting-up-company-is-an-open-question?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from Barclays technology conference in San Francisco.
Zinsner is also serving as Intel&#8217;s interim co-CEO along with&nbsp;Michelle Johnston Holthaus following Pat Gelsinger&#8217;s exit after he failed to impress the board with his turnaround efforts.
Intel&nbsp;stock plunged 57% year-to-date as it failed to tap the current enterprise customer shift to artificial intelligence technology, which contributed to the upside for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). Taiwan Semiconductor stock is up 89% year-to-date.
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Intel also failed to boost its artificial intelligence accelerator chip business as its Gaudi chip could not gain traction in a market led by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). Nvidia stock is up over 185% year-to-date.
Zinsner&nbsp;said during the conference that Intel&#8217;s two divisions were already separate in terms of their operating structure, which is in sharp contrast to Gelsinger&#8217;s plans to maintain the two units together.
The co-CEOS stressed during the conference that it would take time to fix Intel&#8217;s moat. They flagged challenges regarding data center products and outsourcing of contract manufacturing efforts.
Holthaus said that Intel will focus on updating generic graphics-chip offerings to make them competitive. In 2025, Intel will focus on containing Intel&#8217;s market-share loss, as per Holthaus.
The co-CEOs hinted at a possible&nbsp;sale of Intel&#8217;s manufacturing operations lest the new chipmaking technology fails to gain traction, Reuters cites from the conference.
During Taiwan Semiconductor founder Morris Chang&#8217;s autobiography launch, he highlighted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42435733/taiwan-semi-founder-calls-for-new-strategy-after-intel-chiefs-departure" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intel&#8217;s need for</a> a new strategy and CEO.
During the UBS technology conference, Zinsner said he <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42344006/intel-interim-co-chief-expects-ceo-to-have-foundry-experience-stands-by-forecast" rel="noreferrer noopener">expects the next</a> chief to be proficient in&nbsp;manufacturing and product&nbsp;development. He reiterated Intel&#8217;s fourth-quarter revenue&nbsp;guidance of $13.30 billion—$14.30 billion versus the analyst consensus of $13.81 billion.
Truist Securities and&nbsp;Benchmark analysts recently flagged that Intel&#8217;s separation of the foundry business could cost the $7.8 billion U.S. chip subsidy.
Price Action: INTC stock traded higher by 0.29% to $20.84 premarket at the last check on Friday.
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