Microchip Technology 주식 (NASDAQ: MCHP)

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) 주식

Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.

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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Microchip Technology, Comcast, and Getty Realty have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of up to 6%.
Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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It has raised dividends every year since 2003. According to the company's most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 5, its board increased the quarterly payout by 3.6% to $0.455 per share, or $1.82 annually. The dividend yield on the stock currently stands at 3.13%.&nbsp;
Microchip&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $4.76 billion. In its most recent earnings release on Feb. 6, the company posted Q3 2025 revenues of $1.03 billion and EPS of $0.20. Both figures came in below the consensus estimates.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/03/44104574/deep-dive-into-microchip-technology-stock-analyst-perspectives-13-ratings">article by Benzinga</a> for 13 analysts' insights on Microchip Technology.
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Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) is a global media and technology company. It delivers world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produces, distributes, and streams leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and brings incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences.
Comcast has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 17 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Jan. 30, the company raised the quarterly payout by 6.5% to $0.33 per share, equal to an annual figure of $1.32 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 3.72%.
Comcast&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $123.73 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Jan. 30, the company posted quarterly revenues of $31.91 billion and EPS of $0.96. Both figures beat the consensus estimates.
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Getty Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTY#NYSE">GTY</a>) is a publicly traded, net lease REIT specializing in the acquisition, financing and development of convenience, automotive and other single tenant retail real estate.
The company has raised its dividends for the last 12 consecutive years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Oct. 22, its board increased the quarterly payout by 4.40% to $0.47 per share, equal to an annual figure of $1.88 per share. The current dividend yield on the stock is 6.06%.
Getty Realty's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $203.39 million. As per the company's most recent earnings report on Feb. 12, it posted Q4 2024 revenues of $53.02 million and adjusted AFFO of $0.60. Both figures beat the consensus estimates.
Microchip Technology, Comcast, and Getty Realty are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of up to 6% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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President Donald Trump during his joint address to Congress on Tuesday evening called for ending the CHIPS Act, which provides manufacturing incentives to semiconductor companies setting up their facilities in the U.S.
What Happened: During a primetime address to Congress on Tuesday, the president criticized the legislation, saying, "Your Chips Act is a horrible, horrible thing." Trump urged U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to "get rid" of it and use "whatever is left over" to "reduce debt or any other reason you want to."
According to <a href="https://www.semiconductors.org/chips-incentives-awards/">Semiconductor Industry Association</a>, the CHIPS Program has fueled investments in American semiconductor manufacturing. About $38 billion in grants and loans have been awarded to 32 companies across 23 states, mobilizing over $380 billion in private investment and creating an estimated 145,000 new jobs by 2030. 
Most notably, the Departments of Defense and Commerce awarded Intel Corp. up to $3 billion in CHIPS Act funding to expand domestic manufacturing of advanced semiconductors, strengthening the U.S. supply chain for critical national security needs.
Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd., on the other hand, was the recipient of $6.6 billion worth of grants, out of which $5 billion was a loaned amount for setting up projects worth $65 billion in Phoenix, Arizona.
Here are the U.S.-listed beneficiaries that have received grants under the CHIPS Act.
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<td>Amkor Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>)</td>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>)</td>
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<td>5.51%</td>
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<td>Corning Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</td>
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<td>43.05%</td>
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<td>HP Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>)</td>
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<td>-15.20%</td>
<td>20.75%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)</td>
<td>2.22%</td>
<td>-32.11%</td>
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<td>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)</td>
<td>4.43%</td>
<td>-3.46%</td>
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<td>Polar Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POLA#NASDAQ">POLA</a>)</td>
<td>-29.51%</td>
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<td>Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>)</td>
<td>-23.90%</td>
<td>348%</td>
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<td>Skywater Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYT#NASDAQ">SKYT</a>)</td>
<td>-35.93%</td>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>4.22%</td>
<td>14.18%</td>
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<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)</td>
<td>-10.71%</td>
<td>33.36%</td>
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<td>Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>)</td>
<td>-20.51%</td>
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Addressing TSMC&#8217;s latest investment, Trump said, &#8220;All that was important to them was they didn't want to pay the tariffs. So they came and they're building. And many other companies are coming. We don't have to give them money, we just want to protect our businesses and our people, and they will come because they won't have to pay tariffs if they build in America.&#8221;
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On Wednesday, the futures of Dow Jones were up 0.47%, S&amp;P 500 traded 0.60% higher, whereas Nasdaq 100 futures advanced by 0.72%.
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Trump Seeks To End CHIPS Act: Who Stands To Lose? Here's A List Of Beneficiaries That Could Be Affected

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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher, reversing after earlier weakness as investors assess US tariffs.

Evercore ISI Group analyst Mark Lipacis maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $65 to $71.

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Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Microchip Technology, Raises Price Target to $71

Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $58 to $68.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Microchip Technology, Raises Price Target to $68

Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Buy and maintains $70 price target.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Microchip Technology, Maintains $70 Price Target

Analysts' ratings for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 13 analysts.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $67.23, a high estimate of $90.00, and a low estimate of $58.00. This current average represents a 17.39% decrease from the previous average price target of $81.38. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741089649_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Microchip Technology is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
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<td>Craig Ellis</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
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<td>Melissa Fairbanks</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
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<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
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<td>Harsh Kumar</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hans Mosesmann</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hans Mosesmann</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toshiya Hari</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Arya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Microchip Technology. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Microchip Technology compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Microchip Technology's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Microchip Technology: A Closer Look</h2>
Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Microchip Technology</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Microchip Technology's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -41.89%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Microchip Technology's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -5.22%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Microchip Technology's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -0.87%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Microchip Technology's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.34%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.12, Microchip Technology faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Deep Dive Into Microchip Technology Stock: Analyst Perspectives (13 Ratings)

Needham analyst Quinn Bolton maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $60 to $66.

Needham Maintains Buy on Microchip Technology, Raises Price Target to $66

Shares of semiconductor company Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading nearly flat on Monday</a>.
The company is planning additional <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/827054/000082705425000037/mchp-20250303.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">restructuring </a>efforts designed to lower operational expenses and streamline its manufacturing operations.
Previously, it had shared plans to close its wafer fabrication facility in Tempe, Arizona (Fab 2), with the shutdown now anticipated in May 2025, several months earlier than originally planned.
Also, the company&#8217;s Fab 2 facility and equipment are available for sale.
As part of these initiatives, Microchip Technology will also be cutting its workforce at various locations, including Fab 4 in Gresham, Oregon, Fab 5 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and its backend manufacturing facility in the Philippines.
Approximately 2,000 employees will be affected, with the company estimating restructuring and severance costs between $30 million and $40 million.
In addition to the $90 million in annual cash savings that Microchip&nbsp;revealed in December 2024, related to its closure of Fab 2, the additional actions in Fab 4 and Fab 5 will reduce the company&#8217;s employment-related costs in its factories by approximately an additional $25 million.
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These changes are expected to be finalized by the end of June 2025. The restructuring is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, with expected annual savings of $90 million to $100 million once fully implemented.
Along with the workforce reduction, Microchip anticipates incurring approximately $45 million in additional costs related to the cancellation or modification of long-term supply contracts with wafer foundries.
These adjustments are being made in response to changes in the company&#8217;s future wafer sourcing strategy.
Although these estimates reflect current expectations, Microchip has noted that the actual costs may differ as more information becomes available.
In the recently reported third-quarter results, Microchip&#8217;s earnings of 20&nbsp;cents per share and revenue of $1.02 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43548336/microchip-technology-shares-fall-after-worse-than-expected-q3-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the consensus estimates.</a>
Price Action: MCHP stock is up 0.59% at $59.21 at last check Monday.
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Microchip Technology To Cut Workforce By 2,000 Employees: Details

Mark Cuban extended his support to President Donald Trump&#8216;s new &#8216;Gold Card&#8217; scheme to obtain U.S. citizenship if these cards were sold to corporations who hire immigrants. Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner added that the &#8220;H1b Visa game is ridiculous.&#8221;
What Happened: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43985233/mark-cuban-calls-deductibles-the-biggest-problem-in-healthcare-system-needs-to-be-redesigned">Cuban</a> proposed a new way for high-skilled workers to obtain U.S. citizenship in his latest X post.
Agreeing with President Trump on generating revenue via handing over citizenships, Cuban added that corporations could pay $5 million for an employee earning over $500,000 per year to get immediate citizenship, provided they pass a thorough background check.
Cuban argues that if a person is highly valuable to a company, the company should be willing to pay for the right to employ them in the U.S. He further suggests that if companies are not going to hire American workers, they should at least contribute to the tax base for the privilege of hiring foreign talent.
The billionaire investor also believes the current H-1B visa system, which uses a lottery and has caps, is &#8220;broken.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I ACTUALLY LIKE THIS IDEA IF WE SELL THEM TO CORPORATIONS. The H1b Visa game is ridiculous. Go to companies and tell them, $5m for any employee making over 500k, and they get immediate citizenship if they pass an advanced background check. Without citizenship , and only 3… <a href="https://t.co/O0xlSUVrBW">https://t.co/O0xlSUVrBW</a>
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This comes after Trump addressed the amount of revenue that could be generated via selling &#8216;Gold Cards&#8217; during a press conference. He said, &#8220;If we sell a million &#8211; that&#8217;s $5 trillion… if we sell 10 million, that&#8217;s $50 trillion. That means our debt is totally paid off, and we have $15 trillion above that.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: As the President and corporate tycoons agree to generate revenue via this route, a 2024 report by the American Immigration Council highlighted that immigrant entrepreneurs make up 22.6% of all entrepreneurs nationwide.
According to the study, from the New American companies that made the 2024 Fortune 500 list, 46%, or 230 companies, were founded by immigrants or their children and each company employs about 67,332 workers.
Here are the names of a few listed entities that are new entrants in the Fortune 500 list, hiring and led by immigrants.
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<td>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>)</td>
<td>11.44%</td>
<td>-5.80%</td>
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<td>EchoStar Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>)</td>
<td>37.27%</td>
<td>139.31%</td>
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<td>DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>)</td>
<td>16.28%</td>
<td>49.88%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)</td>
<td>3.48%</td>
<td>-32.28%</td>
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<td>Prologis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>)</td>
<td>18.86%</td>
<td>-7.25%</td>
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<td>Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>)</td>
<td>12%</td>
<td>84.04%</td>
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<td>Xylem Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYL#NYSE">XYL</a>)</td>
<td>12.88%</td>
<td>2.38%</td>
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<td>Monster Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>)</td>
<td>4.47%</td>
<td>-6.58%</td>
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<td>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>37.97%</td>
<td>-61.41%</td>
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<td>Concentrix Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNXC#NASDAQ">CNXC</a>)</td>
<td>3.72%</td>
<td>-36.66%</td>
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Apart from these, the &#8216;Magnificent 7,&#8217; &#8216;Big Tech&#8217; and other U.S. giants also hire many immigrants and they can boost the U.S. government revenue by purchasing &#8216;Gold Cards&#8217; for their talented and deserving employees as suggested by Mark Cuban.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Friday. The SPY was up 1.56% to $594.18, and the QQQ also advanced 1.56% to $508.10, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Microchip Technology's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NYSE">MCHP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.09% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 27.99 million shares sold short, which is 6.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.26 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>Microchip Technology Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740425428_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Microchip Technology 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 Microchip Technology'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Microchip Technology's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.75%, which means the company has more 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Microchip Technology?

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MCHP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Microchip Technology. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 42% leaning bullish and 35% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $1,126,434, and 4 are calls, amounting to $538,215.
<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 $50.0 to $63.0 for Microchip Technology over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into 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 Microchip Technology's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Microchip Technology's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $50.0 to $63.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Microchip Technology 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740423630_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>
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<td>MCHP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$367.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>984</td>
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<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$322.0K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$150.3K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$131.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>754</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$97.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Microchip Technology</h3>
Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Microchip Technology, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Microchip Technology Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,960,262, with MCHP's price up by 0.1%, positioned at $61.13.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Microchip Technology</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $69.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $65. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Microchip Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Microchip Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $60. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Microchip Technology, which currently sits at a price target of $60. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for Microchip Technology, targeting a price of $70. 
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<li>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) stock grew 12.55% after the company announced the introduction of its Mplab AI coding assistant, which leverages the power of AI to assist software developers and engineers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43843881" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in writing and debugging code</a>.</li>
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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US consumer and economic concerns.

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones falling over 200 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and FY25 outlook. It also recommended <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43812509/garmin-q4-earnings-wearables-and-adventure-watches-drive-growth-raises-dividend-20-projects-68-billion-revenue-for-2025">20% dividend hike</a>.
Garmin reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 23% year-on-year to $1.82 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.70 billion. The GPS navigation and wearable technology company's proforma EPS of $2.41 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.03.
Garmin shares jumped 14.3% to $245.41 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Alpha Technology Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATGL#NASDAQ">ATGL</a>) shares jumped 61.3% to $49.21.</li>
<li>SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) gained 26.4% to $21.40 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance with its midpoint above estimates.</li>
<li>Compass, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COMP#NYSE">COMP</a>) surged 23.8% to $9.89 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) gained 22.6% to $71.75 after the company announced plans to introduce at-home lab testing through its platform. Also, Canaccord Genuity maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $38 to $68.</li>
<li>The Andersons, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANDE#NASDAQ">ANDE</a>) rose 21.1% to $49.38 after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue above estimates.</li>
<li>Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APPN#NASDAQ">APPN</a>) gained 20.8% to $38.69 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and revenue.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) gained 15.5% to $64.47 on possible continued momentum from last week. Investors await an update from the company regarding its delayed filing.</li>
<li>Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>) gained 14.4% to $33.46 after Scotiabank initiated coverage on the stock with a Sector Outperform rating and announced a $102 price target.</li>
<li>ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBRX#NASDAQ">IBRX</a>) rose 14.4% to $3.8350 after the company announced it received FDA authorization for an expanded access program offering alternative source of BCG for bladder cancer patients.</li>
<li>Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) rose 13.2% to $306.92 after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue above estimates.</li>
<li>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) gained 8.8% to $37.97 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBA#NYSE">RBA</a>) rose 8.8% to $105.06 following better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) gained 7.7% to $62.36 after the company announced the introduction of its Mplab AI coding assistant, which leverages the power of AI to assist software developers and engineers in writing and debugging code.</li>
<li>Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) gained 7.3% to $236.22 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and revenues.</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) rose 5.8% to $51.70 following upbeat earnings.</li>
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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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>48.1K</td>
<td>90.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>70.8K</td>
<td>32.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$236.8K</td>
<td>23.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$80.1K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$126.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$123.5K</td>
<td>877</td>
<td>708</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>560</td>
<td>522</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 62 contract(s) at a $60.00 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 $29.4K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 48158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90783 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 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1900 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $14.0 per contract. There were 70835 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $10.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 1716 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5965 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 331 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 2115 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $236.8K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 23060 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2856 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 289 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.1K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 6270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1767 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QBTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.1K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 4574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1441 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 neutral, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $126.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $415.0 per contract. There were 1071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1259 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FTNT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 695 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $3660.0 per contract. There were 6191 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1207 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $123.5K, with a price of $1235.0 per contract. There were 877 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 708 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 560 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 522 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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