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NVIDIA에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 NVIDIA의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

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Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.

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

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On Monday, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives unveiled his top 10 tech winners for the AI revolution into 2025, leaving two major Magnificent 7 players notably absent from the list.
What Happened:&nbsp; In his post, Ives said that the companies are poised to ride the wave of a $2 trillion AI capital expenditure boom over the next three years.
His list of top 10 tech winners for the AI revolution: Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>), Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGA#NASDAQ">PEGA</a>), Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), and Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>).&nbsp;
&#8216;Magnificent 7&#8217; heavyweights Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) were conspicuously absent from the list.
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"We expect tech stocks to be up 25% in 2025," Ives stated, adding that it will be bolstered by "a goldilocks foundation for Big Tech and Tesla" and reduced regulatory hurdles under a Donald Trump-led administration.
Ives also cautioned about potential "white-knuckle moments" in 2025, citing concerns around Fed actions, China trade dynamics, and stretched valuations.
However, he said, &#8220;This will create the opportunities to own the tech theme and key names which has been our core investing tech playbook the last 2 years.&#8221;
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&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1873877365572723044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Apple currently leads the market with an impressive valuation of $3.812 trillion, and its stock has surged by 35.85% year-to-date.
Cupertino introduced Apple Intelligence this year, a robust collection of AI tools and features designed to greatly improve the user experience on its devices.
Following closely is Nvidia, with a market cap of $3.367 trillion and an impressive 185.43% year-to-date increase. Nvidia is anticipated to launch its next-generation RTX 5000 series GPUs at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42677149/nvidia-ces-2025-keynote-how-to-watch-jensen-huang-unveil-the-rtx-5000-series-gpus">CES 2025 scheduled for the second week</a> of January.
Microsoft secures the third spot with a valuation of $3.158 trillion. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, holds a market cap of $2.350.
Amazon rounds out the top five with a valuation of $2.326 trillion, while Meta and Tesla are at number seven and eight with a market cap of $1.492 trillion and $1.339 trillion, respectively.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: This article was updated to correct the rankings to account for Walmart&#8217;s 2024 stock split.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time high of over 45,000 points in December, one of several stock market indexes to hit records after Donald Trump won the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41857971/trumps-win-sends-wall-street-to-record-highs-small-caps-tesla-outperform-fed-cuts-interest-rates-this-week-in-the-market">2024 presidential election.</a>
Here's a look at the top-performing and worst-performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components in 2024 and how the index's leaders could look much different in 2025.
2024 Performance: In 2024, 18 of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones component stocks </a>were up, with 12 stocks declining for the full year. This includes the original Dow Jones members at the start of 2024 and does not factor in the index changes made throughout the year.
Here's a look at the top five gainers for the full year, based on Dec. 27 closing prices:
<ol>
<li>Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>): +70.6%</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>): +60.7%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>): +49.4%</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): +41.8%</li>
<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): +36.2%</li>
</ol>
Here are the top five losers for the full year, based on Dec. 27 closing prices:
<ol>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDSSQ:WBA): -63.2%</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>): -59.6%</li>
<li>Boeing Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): -30.7%</li>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>): -29.6%</li>
<li>Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) -27.0%</li>
</ol>
For comparison, 19 of the Dow Jones components stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36455419/5-biggest-winners-5-biggest-losers-from-dow-jones-industrial-average-in-2023">were up in 2023</a>, with 11 down for the full year.
A quick look at the losers list shows two stocks that are no longer part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, thanks to several changes that took place in 2024 to the 30 core components.
Apple is the only stock to appear on the top gainers list for both 2023 and 2024, ranking fourth in 2023 and fifth in 2024.
Intel was the second-biggest gainer in 2023 before falling in 2024 and turning in the second-worst performance of the 30 stocks. Boeing also flipped from being a top performer, ranking fifth in 2023 to turning in a poor performance in 2024.
Walgreens was the worst-performing Dow Jones stock for the second straight year, but that will be a thing of the past heading into 2025.
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 What's Next in 2025: After several years of no changes to the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the well-known market index made multiple changes in 2024.
The index replaced underperforming Walgreens with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in February. The index also replaced Intel and Dow Inc with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) respectively.
With the changes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will now have four of the seven Magnificent 7 stocks heading into 2025 with Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) all included in the Dow.
The stocks that left the Dow Jones in 2024 were among the biggest losers in 2024 for the index, with Walgreens ranking worst for yearly performance, Intel ranking second worst and Dow ranking sixth worst at -27.0%.
The underperformance of several Dow Jones components kept the index down compared to other market barometers. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is up 14.0% year-to-date in 2024.
For comparison, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, is up 23.8% year-to-date.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>), which tracks the Magnificent 7 stocks, is up 68.5% year-to-date.
Having Amazon, Nvidia and Sherwin Williams as components to start 2024 would have made the index's returns look significantly different. While the three stocks that left the index were each down over 25% year-to-date in 2024, here are the year-to-date returns of the replacement stocks in 2024:
<ul>
<li>Amazon: +46.6%</li>
<li>Nvidia: +179.8%</li>
<li>Sherwin-Williams: +11.8%</li>
</ul>
The Dow Jones Industrial Average will look significantly different in 2025 than in previous years, and more changes could be ahead for stocks that have underperformed in the index.
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Dow Jones 2024 Scoreboard: Top 5 Winners, Losers — And How Amazon, Nvidia Could Reshape 2025 (CORRECTED)

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) completed acquiring Israeli startup<a target="_blank" href="https://www.run.ai/blog/run-ai-joins-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.run.ai/blog/run-ai-joins-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">Run:ai</a>, marking its most significant in Israel since its $6.9 billion Mellanox Technologies deal in 2020.
The startup pledged to help customers maximize their <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI infrastructure</a> by providing flexible, efficient, and highly utilized GPU systems. These solutions will be available across various platforms, including on-premises setups, cloud-based native solutions, and Nvidia DGX Cloud, which was co-developed with leading cloud service providers.
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Aligned with its open-platform philosophy, Run:ai, now part of Nvidia, will continue empowering AI teams to select the tools, platforms, and frameworks that best meet their needs. It plans to strengthen partnerships and collaborate with the ecosystem to deliver diverse AI solutions and platform options.
Additionally, the startup intends to open-source its Run:ai software, enabling the broader AI community to accelerate innovation. While supporting only Nvidia GPUs, the open-source initiative aims to expand compatibility across the entire AI ecosystem.
In April, Nvidia <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38430747/nvidia-bolsters-ai-management-capabilities-purchases-israeli-firm-run-ai-for-roughly-700m" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared plans to</a> acquire Run:ai, reportedly for around $600 million &#8211; $700 million, and integrate it into its operations in Israel, which employed ~4,000 people across seven R&amp;D centers.
However, the deal drew regulatory scrutiny from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41685490/nvidias-run-ai-acquisition-draws-european-regulatory-scrutiny-on-competition-concerns" rel="noreferrer noopener">the European Commission</a> over possible anticompetitive concerns.
Nvidia stock surged over 190% year-to-date. The company is eying robotics as its next growth catalyst and plans to launch Jetson Thor computers for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42721414/nvidia-targets-robotics-as-next-big-opportunity-amid-rising-ai-rivalry" rel="noreferrer noopener">humanoid robots in 2025</a>. Tesla Inc plans to start <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41984426/nvidia-powers-teslas-humanoid-robots-with-new-ai-tech-heres-what-to-expect-in-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">limited production of</a> its humanoid robot, Optimus, by late 2025, aiming for broader commercial availability in 2026. Nvidia supplies essential technology components to power Tesla&#8217;s robotics efforts.
Investors can gain exposure to Nvidia through VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>).
Price Actions: NVDA stock is up 1.8% at $139.48 at the last check Monday.
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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>
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<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>63.6K</td>
<td>106.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WOLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$66.2K</td>
<td>901</td>
<td>31.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$109.4K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INFY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>169</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed 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 bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 720 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $144.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 63634 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106720 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WOLF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 382 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.2K, with a price of $331.0 per contract. There were 901 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31352 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 4 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $78.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 4135 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12970 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 322 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.4K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 9652 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9775 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 13 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $2063.0 per contract. There were 9183 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3282 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 bearish, expiring in 81 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $100.00 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 $26.9K, with a price of $2690.0 per contract. There were 12828 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2357 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INFY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFY#NYSE">INFY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 2000 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $260.0K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 2041 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $37.0K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 1459 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1894 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RCAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 288 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $97.0 per contract. There were 169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1859 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 53 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $47.0 per contract. There were 17539 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1038 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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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

ByteDance, the Chinese tech powerhouse behind TikTok and Douyin, is charging ahead in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">the AI race</a>, and it&#8217;s doing so with a very big chip on its shoulder—or rather, chips. 
In a bold move to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) footprint, the company is set to spend up to $7 billion in 2025 on Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips outside China, The Information <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/bytedance-planned-to-spend-7-billion-on-nvidia-chips-next-year">reports</a>. This massive investment could make ByteDance one of Nvidia's biggest customers globally, despite the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42265847/biden-targets-china-with-new-chip-restrictions-nvidia-slides">U.S. ban on AI chip exports to China</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TikTok&#8217;s Parent Gets Serious About AI &#8211; And Nvidia&#8217;s Chips</h2>
At the helm of this strategic AI push is ByteDance&#8217;s founder, Zhang Yiming, who's been quietly turning the company into an AI juggernaut. The goal? Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), systems with human-like intelligence. 
As TikTok's growth slows and the U.S. threatens <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42680367/tiktok-on-trial-supreme-court-prepares-to-weigh-national-security-risks">a TikTok ban</a>, Yiming is pivoting toward cutting-edge AI infrastructure and talent—gobbling up top engineers from rivals like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#NYSE">BABAF</a>).
And while the U.S. tightens the screws on chip exports, ByteDance is finding creative ways to power its AI ambitions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia's Role: A Double-Edged Sword</h2>
So, how is ByteDance working around the export ban? 
For one, it's snapping up Nvidia&#8217;s H20 AI chips, a customized, less powerful version of Nvidia's famed GPUs, meant to comply with U.S. restrictions, <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/how-tiktok-owner-bytedance-may-have-become-nvidias-biggest-customer-in-china-despite-us-ban-on-ai-chips-export/articleshow/116115520.cms">according </a>to The Times of India. But ByteDance isn't stopping there. 
The company is also securing access to Nvidia's top-of-the-line H100s and Blackwell chips, which it plans to use in data centers outside China, including newly established facilities in Malaysia.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ByteDance's Chatbot Showdown: Doubao Vs. ChatGPT</h2>
While ByteDance builds its AI empire, it's also launching a new AI chatbot—Doubao—set to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT in China. 
Gaining traction fast, Doubao is attracting millions of monthly users, thanks to its robust multi-functional capabilities in search, translation, and content generation. 
With Cici AI already making waves overseas, ByteDance's AI ecosystem is beginning to look like a serious contender in the global race for AI supremacy.
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TikTok Parent Plans $7 Billion AI Push With Nvidia Chips

In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>NVIDIA Background</h3>
Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs. GPU use cases have since emerged as important semiconductors used in artificial intelligence. Nvidia not only offers AI GPUs, but also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. Nvidia is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>54.09</td>
<td>50.92</td>
<td>30.07</td>
<td>31.13%</td>
<td>$22.86</td>
<td>$26.16</td>
<td>93.61%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>187.40</td>
<td>16.74</td>
<td>22.40</td>
<td>6.49%</td>
<td>$7.29</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>51.2%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>32.58</td>
<td>8.58</td>
<td>12.91</td>
<td>8.36%</td>
<td>$555.05</td>
<td>$439.35</td>
<td>38.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>110.79</td>
<td>3.57</td>
<td>8.42</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$3.42</td>
<td>17.57%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>17.59</td>
<td>6.65</td>
<td>4.56</td>
<td>11.46%</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
<td>$5.78</td>
<td>18.69%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>35.54</td>
<td>10.10</td>
<td>11.17</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$2.09</td>
<td>$2.47</td>
<td>-8.41%</td>
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<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>213.60</td>
<td>22.59</td>
<td>38.83</td>
<td>1.83%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.71%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>66.16</td>
<td>3.06</td>
<td>11.48</td>
<td>1.36%</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>-10.06%</td>
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<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>25.40</td>
<td>2.11</td>
<td>3.42</td>
<td>4.07%</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>84.28%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>40.51</td>
<td>4.99</td>
<td>5.77</td>
<td>1.24%</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>-48.37%</td>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>69.08</td>
<td>12.71</td>
<td>14.70</td>
<td>6.35%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>30.59%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>16.38</td>
<td>3.27</td>
<td>3.89</td>
<td>4.75%</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>-19.21%</td>
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<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>10.49</td>
<td>1.30</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>1.98%</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>-26.63%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>20.74</td>
<td>2.38</td>
<td>1.25</td>
<td>3.16%</td>
<td>$28.59</td>
<td>$26.43</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
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<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>15.73</td>
<td>2.57</td>
<td>5.10</td>
<td>4.22%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>10.81%</td>
</tr>
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<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>10.58</td>
<td>1.48</td>
<td>2.37</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>$29.73</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>5.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>24.43</td>
<td>2.28</td>
<td>3.48</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>-15.9%</td>
</tr>
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<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc</td>
<td>128.40</td>
<td>8.77</td>
<td>13.47</td>
<td>2.67%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>33.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>57.80</td>
<td>11.56</td>
<td>14.52</td>
<td>1.03%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>-33.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>30.06</td>
<td>4.48</td>
<td>11.08</td>
<td>4.29%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>14.57%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>58.59</td>
<td>6.8</td>
<td>10.03</td>
<td>4.08%</td>
<td>$33.46</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>8.01%</td>
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 </style>By thoroughly analyzing NVIDIA, we can discern the following trends: 
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A Price to Earnings ratio of 54.09 significantly below the industry average by 0.92x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
</li>
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It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 50.92 which exceeds the industry average by 7.49x.
</li>
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With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 30.07, which is 3.0x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
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The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 31.13%, which is 27.05% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
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The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.86 Billion is 0.68x below the industry average, suggesting potential lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
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Compared to its industry, the company has lower gross profit of $26.16 Billion, which indicates 0.96x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
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The company's revenue growth of 93.61% exceeds the industry average of 8.01%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By analyzing NVIDIA in relation to its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be derived:
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NVIDIA is in a relatively stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.
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This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For NVIDIA, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest strong market sentiment and revenue multiples. The high ROE reflects efficient use of shareholder funds, while low EBITDA and gross profit may indicate operational challenges. The high revenue growth signifies strong top-line performance relative to industry peers in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyzing NVIDIA In Comparison To Competitors In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry

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The Information: ByteDance Planned to Spend $7 Billion on Nvidia Chips Next Year

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/taiwan" rel="noreferrer noopener">Contract chipmaker</a> Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) plans to build its fourth and fifth <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42699969/taiwan-semiconductor-expands-in-taiwan-five-new-factories-aim-to-strengthen-chipmaking-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">wafer fabs in Kaohsiung</a> in 2025, accommodating advanced processes.
The two facilities, P4 and P5, are part of Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s program, which targets building five fabs in Kaohsiung, according to a Taipei Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/12/30/2003829322" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>.
On Thursday, Taiwan Semiconductor Vice President Arthur Chuang told the TT that the five facilities could add 8,000 jobs.
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The P4 and P5 fabs would be located next to the third fab, P3, and their construction will likely finish in 2027. Taiwan Semiconductor said its first fab in Kaohsiung, P1, will begin commercializing the advanced 2-nm process in 2025.
The 2-nm process would be faster than N3E, an updated variant of the 3-nm process, with higher density and lower power consumption.
The second fab, P2, would likely be completed in 2025. It would also use the 2-nm process, while construction of the third fab will likely finish in 2026.
At an investor conference, Taiwan Semiconductor Chair C.C. Wei flagged higher interest in its 2-nm process than the 3-nm process, prompting it to ramp in 2-nm production capacity.
Taiwan Semiconductor already has a 2-nm wafer plant in Baoshan, Hsinchu County, which will likely start commercialization in 2025.
The chipmaker&#8217;s commercialization of the A16 process is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
Despite intensifying geopolitical tensions, Taiwan Semiconductor remains committed to maintaining its advanced semiconductor technologies in its home country.
In September, President Joe Biden authorized <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42709635/super-micro-and-nvidia-expand-in-taiwan-with-green-energy-and-ai-projects" rel="noreferrer noopener">$567 million in</a> defense aid for Taiwan, enhancing its military strength amid growing tensions with China. The U.S. also approved a $228 million military sale to bolster Taiwan&#8217;s aircraft combat capabilities.
On Friday, Taiwan&#8217;s science ministry warned that funding for semiconductors and AI could be hit by 20 billion New Taiwan dollars ($609.11 million) for 2025 after opposition parties pitched for laws to slash economic and technology spending, Reuters reports.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs on Tuesday flagged repercussions on Taiwan&#8217;s collaboration with Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which are also key Taiwan Semiconductor clients.
Investors can gain exposure to the semiconductor stocks through ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>) and Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXQ#NASDAQ">SOXQ</a>).
Price Action: TSM stock is down 0.96% to $199.70 premarket at the last check on Monday.
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Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is eying <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/robotics" rel="noreferrer noopener">robotics</a> as its next growth catalyst as it battles intense rivalry in its artificial intelligence chipmaking business from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Also, core Big Tech giants, including Amazon.Com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), are competing in a space that aims to reduce their dependence on the chip designer by producing their own inbuilt chips.
Nvidia&#8217;s valuation breached the $3 trillion mark, rubbing shoulders with Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), backed by the AI frenzy. It has become a &#8216;physical AI&#8217; investor by backing humanoid robotics companies like Figure AI.
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Robotics company Apptronik, a Nvidia client, also tapped 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 DeepMind, underscoring the growing interest in robotics.
Nvidia will showcase its advanced technology compact computers for humanoid robots known as Jetson Thor in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41984426/nvidia-powers-teslas-humanoid-robots-with-new-ai-tech-heres-what-to-expect-in-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">first half of 2025</a>.
Nvidia&#8217;s vice president of robotics <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/7c3dafa8-ffb9-4ca8-b677-ab3cc2afbdcb" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> the Financial Times that &#8220;the ChatGPT moment for physical AI and robotics is around the corner,&#8221; adding that the market has reached a &#8220;tipping point.&#8221;
Talla told the FT that the outburst of generative AI models and the ability to train robots <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41168777/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-stock-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">leveraging simulated environments</a> drove the robotics market shift.
During Nvidia&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41984426/nvidia-powers-teslas-humanoid-robots-with-new-ai-tech-heres-what-to-expect-in-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">annual conference in March</a>, CEO Jensen Huang voiced allegiance to the robotics sector, revealing robots powered by Nvidia&#8217;s chips. Unlike how Google supplies Android for smartphones, Nvidia intends to provide the underlying technology instead of building robots.
The global robotics market is worth $78 billion with the potential to reach $165 billion by 2029, FT cites the BCC.
Nvidia stock surged 185% year-to-date. Citi&#8217;s Atif Malik expects Nvidia&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42230493/nvidias-next-big-catalyst-analyst-sees-jensen-huang-led-companys-stock-jumping-27-by-early-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">profit margin to</a> bottom out in the April 2025 quarter, with an upward trend expected thereafter as it addresses AI robotics demand in warehouses, manufacturing, and humanoid robot sectors.
Morgan Stanley&#8217;s&nbsp;Joseph Moore flagged AI PCs, autonomous vehicles, software,&nbsp;and robotics as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41883803/nvidias-blackwell-chip-revenue-could-hit-6-billion-next-quarter-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential revenue drivers</a> for Nvidia.
Investors can gain exposure to Nvidia through JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEPQ#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>) and Vanguard Total World Stock Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VT#NYSE">VT</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;NVDA stock is down 1.01% at $135.63 premarket at the last check Monday.
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Nvidia Targets Robotics as Next Big Opportunity Amid Rising AI Rivalry

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) is cooling off after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/news">blistering 2024 run</a>. The stock dipped 4.22% on Friday, followed by a 1.8% slide in pre-market trading Monday, as investors cashed in gains amid broader market turmoil.
The question now: Does this pullback present a buying opportunity, or is it the start of a deeper correction?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tech&#8217;s Year-End Stumble</h2>
Palantir isn't alone in feeling the heat. The Nasdaq 100 sank 2.2% on Friday, dragged down by megacap names like Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) which was down 4.55%, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) which dipped 2.89% and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) which was down 2.44%. The broader S&amp;P 500 also retreated, reflecting a tech-heavy sell-off fueled by profit-taking, tax-loss harvesting and year-end portfolio rebalancing.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PLTR Stock's Pullback: Blip Or Bigger Trend?</h2>
Despite the recent dip, PLTR stock's technicals remain robust. The stock has soared 376.96% year-to-date, including a 205.56% gain over the past six months. Even with the recent hiccup, PLTR stock is up 19.11% over the past month.
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From a technical perspective:
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<li>Moving Averages: PLTR stock trades well above its eight-day ($78.52), 20-day ($74.94) and 50-day ($62.38) simple moving averages—clear bullish signals.</li>
<li>Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) indicator: With an RSI of 60.84 and a bullish MACD of 4.92, PLTR stock is not showing signs of overbought territory just yet.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For PLTR Stock?</h2>
The year-end sell-off feels more like a necessary breather than a red flag for Palantir.
For investors eyeing the long term, the dip might be a gift-wrapped opportunity. With Palantir maintaining strong momentum and bullish technical signals, this pullback could be a chance to get in before the next leg higher. Just keep an eye on macro factors like bond yields and institutional flows — they'll dictate whether &#8216;buy-the-dip&#8217; thesis holds water.
So, is it time to pounce? For believers in Palantir's story, the answer might just be yes.
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Palantir Stock Slips On Profit-Taking: Is It Time To Buy The Dip?

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday after ending <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42711387/wall-streets-santa-rally-at-risk-palantir-dethrones-nvidia-consumer-confidence-pulls-back-this-week-in-the-markets">lower </a>on Friday. All four index futures slipped in trade.
Although ‘Santa Rally' has not picked up pace despite rising over 1% on Christmas Eve, the S&amp;P 500 index is on its way to registering a robust 20% plus return for the second consecutive year in 2024.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.59% and 4.30%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025, FOMC meeting was at 88.8%, according <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.21%</td>
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<td>-0.21%</td>
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<td>-0.02%</td>
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In premarket trading on Monday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.23% to $593.66 and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.20% to $521.43, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stock markets experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42717902/dow-dips-over-300-points-but-records-weekly-gain-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">lower</a> close on Friday as major indices retreated following gains on a weekly basis. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by over 300 points, while Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) suffered losses.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 42,992.21, down approximately 0.77%, whereas, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also experienced declines, falling by 1.11% and 1.49%, respectively.
All sectors within the S&amp;P 500 ended the day in negative territory. Consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology sectors recorded the most significant losses.
On the economic front, U.S. wholesale inventories decreased by 0.2% in November. The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened to $102.86 billion.
Despite Friday&#8217;s losses, major indices still recorded positive returns for the week. The Dow Jones gained approximately 0.4%, ending a three-week losing streak. The S&amp;P 500 added 0.7%, and the Nasdaq rose by about 0.8%.
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<td>-1.11%</td>
<td>5.970.84</td>
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<td>-0.77%</td>
<td>42,992.21</td>
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<td>-1.56%</td>
<td>2,244.59</td>
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Insights From Analysts
Chamath Palihapitiya, the billionaire investor, and former Facebook executive, explained in an X post that greater concentration in a few stocks increases the risks of investing.
He highlighted the inequality in the weight of the stocks within the S&amp;P 500 index and said, "If there is any market volatility, the lack of diversification could cause massive impairment."
Kevin Gordon, the director and senior investment strategist at Charles Schwab shared a graphic showing the top ten stocks in the S&amp;P 500 represent 40% of the index market capitalization.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This needs to be fixed or it will end in disaster. Why? Average Americans buy S&amp;P 500 index ETFs, in part, because Buffett told them to. They were told they would pay very little and get diversification in the 500 best companies on earth to ride out storms. But as… <a href="https://t.co/YEYhjvrSg7">https://t.co/YEYhjvrSg7</a>
&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1873144394100187263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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As the ‘Magnificent Seven&#8217; stock led the market lower on Friday, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates in his note said, "The Santa Claus rally is in serious doubt now." But he quipped that "It certainly appears to be a bit of profit-taking."
Reinstalling confidence among investors Navellier added that Friday's selloff should not be worrisome and the ‘B team' of traders were getting rid of their inventory before the weekend.
"Investors shouldn&#8217;t worry about the sell-off – it&#8217;s just what we call inventory cleaning. But there is a sell-off today, and if you did want to buy, it's not a bad time to nibble. Normally, we rally going into New Year&#8217;s, and we normally rally in the new year. So, if we don&#8217;t, it means we have to wait until the A team comes back, which will of course be after the New Year&#8217;s holiday," he added.
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.631% during Friday's session, which was its highest level since May 30, 2024. However, it is currently yielding 4.59% on Monday.
Talking about the spiking yields, Ed Yardeni, the president at Yardeni Research said in a note "The Bond Vigilantes are sending a loud warning message. They aren&#8217;t convinced Donald Trump, the new sheriff coming to town, will maintain fiscal law and order any better than the old sheriff. They are also losing their confidence in Jerome Powell, the deputy in charge of monetary law and order."
According to Navellier, "The bond vigilantes have been pushing the narrative that the Trump tariffs are going to be inflationary, but the reality is that a strong U.S. dollar causes the prices of commodities and imported goods to decline."
Yardeni, in his note, mentioned that a pullback in the markets may have already started. "We still think that the 10-year yield should trade around 4.50% plus/minus 25bps in 2025. But we can&#8217;t rule out a move back up to last year&#8217;s high of 5.00% early next year. That&#8217;s another reason why we expect a stock market pullback/correction that might have started already. The S&amp;P 500 peaked at a record 6090.27 on Dec. 6," he said.
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Upcoming Economic Data
A few important data points will be released in this truncated week that will help investors determine the future course of action.
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Chicago Business Barometer (PMI) data for December will announced at 9:45 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>November's pending home sales data will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, November's S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 cities will be announced at 9:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>No data is slated to be released on Wednesday, Jan. 1, owning to a New Year's holiday.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims till Dec. 28 will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Construction spending data for November will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Friday, ISM manufacturing data for December will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVM#NYSE">CVM</a>) was down 43.34% in premarket trade after it priced its $5 million public offering of 16.13 million common shares at 31 cents per share.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>CCSC Technology International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCTG#NASDAQ">CCTG</a>) was up 31.71% after its earnings on Friday. Its revenue surged by 22.9% year-over-year to $9.2 million for the third quarter.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTXR#NASDAQ">CTXR</a>) was down 16.58% after reporting a net loss of $39.4 million, or $5.97 per share for the full year ended Sept. 30, versus a year-ago net loss of $32.5 million, or $5.57 per share.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Genius Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNS#NYSE">GNS</a>) was up 15.81% in premarket after posting first-half revenue of $4.9 million, down from $11.8 million in the year-ago period. Its net assets surged 177% to $54.6 million from $19.7 million as of Dec. 31, 2023.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Intrusion Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTZ#NASDAQ">INTZ</a>) was up 125.93% in premarket after Dow Newswire reported Streeterville Capital has acquired a 9.8% stake in the company.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Amplitech Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPG#NASDAQ">AMPG</a>) was up 24.17% as it raised $5.8 million in gross proceeds for the company before fees and expenses were deducted. It was a direct offer of 1,871,000 shares of common stock at $3.10 per share to institutional investors.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were lower in the early New York session by 0.18% to hover around $70.47 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.25% to $2,625.56 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.05% to 107.947 level.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Monday as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi declined. Whereas, China&#8217;s CSI 300 ended higher. European markets were mixed.
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US Stock Futures Slip After Friday's Fall: 'Santa Rally' In Doubt? Analyst Calls It A Bit Of Profit-Taking

Amid a surge in demand for AI chip package substrates, Ibiden Co., a significant supplier for Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), is evaluating the possibility of hastening its production capacity expansion. This move comes as the company aims to keep pace with the growing needs of the AI industry.
What Happened: CEO&nbsp;Koji Kawashima&nbsp;of Ibiden revealed that the demand for AI-use substrates remains robust, with all available stock being snapped up by customers. This trend is anticipated to continue into the next year. Currently, Ibiden is in the process of&nbsp;building a new substrate factory&nbsp;in Gifu, Japan, which is slated to commence operations at 25% capacity by late 2025, eventually&nbsp;reaching 50% by March 2026.
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Nevertheless, Kawashima noted that even this planned capacity might fall short, prompting discussions on when to activate the remaining 50% capacity. Ibiden&#8217;s clientele includes industry giants such as&nbsp;Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>),&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>),&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), and&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), alongside Nvidia.
Despite facing challenges, Kawashima expressed optimism about Intel&#8217;s recovery, underscoring the importance of their partnership. Meanwhile, Taiwanese competitors are eyeing the AI substrate market, but Ibiden&#8217;s stronghold remains intact, as highlighted by Toyo Securities analyst&nbsp;Hideki Yasuda.
Why It Matters: The potential acceleration of Ibiden&#8217;s expansion comes amid broader industry concerns and opportunities. Recently, Doug Lefever, CEO of Advantest, another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42697954/key-nvidia-supplier-warns-ai-spending-slowdown-may-trigger-vicious-downturn-for-chipmakers">key supplier of Nvidia,</a> warned of a possible slowdown in AI spending by major U.S. tech companies, which could disrupt the semiconductor supply chain.
Lefever described the potential downturn as possibly "vicious" due to cyclical market dynamics.
This cautionary note contrasts with the optimism expressed by&nbsp;Broadcom Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) CEO Hock Tan, who foresees a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42613368/broadcom-expects-decade-long-ai-chip-boom-as-big-tech-invest-billions">decade-long AI chip boom</a> fueled by investments from tech giants like Alphabet Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., and ByteDance. As Ibiden considers ramping up its production, it navigates a complex landscape of potential risks and opportunities within the AI sector.
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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Days After Key Nvidia Supplier Warned Of AI Spending Slowdown, Another NVDA Partner Considers Accelerating Expansion To Meet Growing Demand

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the fear level, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 300 points during the session. Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) tumbled around 5%, while Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) lost 2% on Friday. However, major indexes still recorded gains last week.
The blue-chip index gained around 0.4% last week, ending a three-week losing streak, while the S&amp;P 500 added 0.7%. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, rose about 0.8% during the week.
On the economic data front, U.S. wholesale inventories declined by 0.2% month-over-month to $902 billion in November compared to a revised 0.1% gain in the previous month and versus market estimates of a 0.2% increase. The U.S. trade deficit in goods increased to $102.86 billion in November, from a revised gap of $98.3 billion in the previous month and versus market estimates of a $100.7 billion deficit.
All sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology stocks recording the biggest losses on Friday.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 334 points to 42,992.21 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.11% to 5,970.84, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 1.49% to 19,722.03 during Friday's session.
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Earnings

Dow Dips Over 300 Points But Records Weekly Gain: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

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Small-cap stocks emerged as the standout performers of 2024, significantly outpacing their blue-chip counterparts amid a broader market rally. 
What Happened: The disparity was particularly striking in the year&#8217;s top performers, with small-cap leader KULR Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#NASDAQ">KULR</a>) delivering an extraordinary 2,494% return, while blue-chip frontrunner NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) gained a still-impressive 184%.
Traditional <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-are-blue-chip-stocks">blue-chip stocks</a>, typically components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, demonstrated their characteristic stability while still posting notable gains. 
Historically, small-cap stocks, typically valued between $250 million and $3 billion, have shown potential to outperform the S&amp;P 500 despite higher volatility. The Russell 2000, which tracks this segment, serves as a key benchmark for small-cap performance.
Market Performance Comparison 2024, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>:
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Category</th>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Performance (2024)</th>
<th>Price</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Blue-Chip Stocks</td>
<td>NVIDIA Corp </td>
<td>184.36%</td>
<td>$137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</td>
<td>77.79%</td>
<td>$91.66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>59.87%</td>
<td>$301.05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>44.50%</td>
<td>$71.11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>)</td>
<td>44.42%</td>
<td>$939</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Small-Cap Stocks</td>
<td>KULR Tech</td>
<td>2494.59%</td>
<td>$4.80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Red Cat Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>)</td>
<td>1423.86%</td>
<td>$13.41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Sezzle Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>)</td>
<td>1227.05%</td>
<td>$272.31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Dave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>)</td>
<td>1099.17%</td>
<td>$100.55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Quantum Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QMCO#NASDAQ">QMCO</a>)</td>
<td>909.57%</td>
<td>$67.37</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Why It Matters: The exceptional performance of small-caps aligns with ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood&#8216;s mid-2024 prediction of smaller companies outperforming the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech giants. Wood attributed this shift to the Federal Reserve&#8217;s restrictive monetary policy, suggesting it could create opportunities <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39830547/why-cathie-wood-is-betting-on-small-cap-stocks-triumphing-over-magnificent-six-amid-restrictive-">beyond mega-cap stocks</a>.
This shift comes as veteran Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni projects the S&amp;P 500 to reach 7,000 by the end of 2025, citing a &#8220;Roaring 2020s&#8221; scenario driven by productivity gains and cooling inflation. Yardeni forecasts S&amp;P 500 operating earnings per share to hit $285 in 2025, an 18.8% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/12/42710358/veteran-investor-bets-big-on-sp-500-hitting-7000-by-end-of-2025-these-sectors-could-lead-the-charge">year-over-year increase</a>.
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COST

DAVE

KULR

QMCO

SEZL

Nvidia Was Blue Chip Star Of 2024, But Trailblazers In the Small Cap Universe Charted Exhilarating Gains — Here Are The Chart Toppers

Financial market participants who prefer to invest in exchange-traded funds for their diversification benefits could be &#8220;in for a rude awakening,&#8221; says this venture capitalist, as the top ten stocks in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42678368/sp-500-hits-57-all-time-highs-in-record-breaking-2024-magnificent-7-drive-30-of-nasdaqs-surge">S&amp;P 500</a> represent 40% of the index market capitalization.
What Happened: Chamath Palihapitiya, the billionaire investor, and former Facebook executive, explains that greater concentration in a few stocks increases the risks of investing.
He highlighted the inequality in the weight of the stocks within the S&amp;P 500 index in an X post on Sunday and said, &#8220;If there is any market volatility, the lack of diversification could cause massive impairment.&#8221;
Kevin Gordon, the director and senior investment strategist at Charles Schwab shared a graphic showing the same.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Equal weight ETF's are always available.
&mdash; Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerHakimian/status/1873144584831910181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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However, this holds true for ETFs mirroring S&amp;P 500&#8217;s weights. Spencer Hakimian, the founder of Tolou Capital Management, replied, to Palihapitiya&#8217;s post and said that &#8220;Equal weight ETF's are always available.&#8221; However, such ETfs also come with their rebalancing and tax costs,
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Why It Matters: The following are the top ten stocks by index weight within the S&amp;P 500 index. These stocks include the &#8216;Magnificent Seven&#8217; stocks with various classes of their shares, along with Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>). The information technology sector has the highest weightage among the top 10 S&amp;P 500 constituents. 
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Constituent</td>
<td>Symbol</td>
<td>Sector</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc</td>
<td>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>Information Technology</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corp</td>
<td>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>Information Technology</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>Information Technology</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Discretionary</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc</td>
<td>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>Communication Services</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc A</td>
<td>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>Communication Services</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla Inc</td>
<td>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>Consumer Discretionary</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Berkshire Hathaway</td>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</td>
<td>Financials</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc C</td>
<td>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>Communication Services</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>Information Technology</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/#data">S&amp;PGlobal Website</a></figcaption></figure>
For a market capitalization-weighted index, the weights are typically proportional to a company&#8217;s market cap, giving larger companies greater influence. However, an equal-weighted Index assigns the same weight to each constituent stock, regardless of its market size.
The S&amp;P 500 Index has outperformed the S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Index this year and the same is the case with the ETFs tracking these indices. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 25.89% this year, while the Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSP#NYSE">RSP</a>) gained only 11.94% in 2024. 
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index/ETF</td>
<td>Six Months</td>
<td>YTD</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>9.05%</td>
<td>25.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</td>
<td>9.11%</td>
<td>25.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Index</td>
<td>8.33%</td>
<td>11.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight ETF</td>
<td>8.43%</td>
<td>11.94%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has proven to be a more lucrative investment than Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) over the past decade, according to Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth &amp; Investment Management, who recommends treating the chipmaker as a core portfolio holding alongside tech giants.
What Happened: &#8220;Nvidia has been a better investment than Tesla over the last 10+ years,&#8221; Gerber <a href="https://x.com/YahooFinance/status/1872671260586775006">told</a> Yahoo Finance in a recent interview. &#8220;For investors, Nvidia needs to be a part of your portfolio just as much as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).&#8221;
The statement comes as Nvidia has captured <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42681635/nvidia-surpasses-tesla-as-retail-investors-top-pick-in-2024-individual-shareholders-pour-nearly-30b-into-jensen-huangs-ai-giant">unprecedented attention from retail investors</a> in 2024, attracting nearly $30 billion in individual investor inflows through mid-December, according to CNBC. This surpasses the investment in broad market funds like the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) by almost twofold.
Nvidia&#8217;s stock has soared more than 180% year-to-date, surpassing Tesla&#8217;s 73% increase during the same period. This remarkable performance has pushed Nvidia&#8217;s market capitalization above $3 trillion, while Tesla&#8217;s stands at $1.3 trillion, solidifying Nvidia&#8217;s leadership in artificial intelligence technology. 
Here&#8217;s a split-adjusted comparison table of Tesla vs. Nvidia stock gains from 2014 to 2024:
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Year</th>
<th>Tesla Annual % Change</th>
<th>Tesla Year Close</th>
<th>Nvidia Annual % Change</th>
<th>Nvidia Year Close</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>2024</td>
<td>73.72%</td>
<td>$431.66</td>
<td>176.74%</td>
<td>$137.01</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2023</td>
<td>101.72%</td>
<td>$248.48</td>
<td>239.02%</td>
<td>$49.51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2022</td>
<td>-65.03%</td>
<td>$123.18</td>
<td>-50.27%</td>
<td>$14.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2021</td>
<td>49.76%</td>
<td>$352.26</td>
<td>125.48%</td>
<td>$29.36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2020</td>
<td>743.44%</td>
<td>$235.22</td>
<td>122.30%</td>
<td>$13.02</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2019</td>
<td>25.70%</td>
<td>$27.89</td>
<td>76.95%</td>
<td>$5.86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2018</td>
<td>6.89%</td>
<td>$22.19</td>
<td>-30.89%</td>
<td>$3.31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2017</td>
<td>45.70%</td>
<td>$20.76</td>
<td>81.98%</td>
<td>$4.79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2016</td>
<td>-10.97%</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
<td>226.94%</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2015</td>
<td>7.91%</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>67.10%</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2014</td>
<td>47.85%</td>
<td>$14.83</td>
<td>27.39%</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
The upcoming CES 2025 keynote, where CEO Jensen Huang is expected to unveil new GPU products, has further fueled anticipation.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">For us, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NVDA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$NVDA</a> has "been a better investment than <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> over the last 10+ years," <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GerberKawasaki</a> CEO Ross Gerber says. "For investors, Nvidia needs to be a part of your portfolio just as much as <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AAPL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AAPL</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MSFT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MSFT</a>." <a href="https://t.co/iKjBHGNtfh">pic.twitter.com/iKjBHGNtfh</a>
&mdash; Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/status/1872671260586775006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Gerber&#8217;s endorsement carries weight given his track record as a critical Tesla investor and his firm&#8217;s substantial market presence. Gerber Kawasaki manages over $2.1 billion in assets, according to its latest 13F filing.
The recommendation also aligns with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42681635/nvidia-surpasses-tesla-as-retail-investors-top-pick-in-2024-individual-shareholders-pour-nearly-30b-into-jensen-huangs-ai-giant">broader market sentiment</a>, as retail investors have increasingly favored Nvidia over previous retail favorite Tesla. Despite recent market volatility, Vanda Research notes that Nvidia maintains a growing presence in average investment portfolios.
The company&#8217;s strength in AI chips has been further bolstered by recent U.S. policy developments, including a President Joe Biden administration&#8217;s investigation into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42660079/nvidia-shares-are-on-the-rise-today-whats-going-on">China&#8217;s semiconductor industry</a> that could benefit American chip producers.
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Nvidia Tops Tesla As Better Bet Over 10 Years, Says Ross Gerber: Must Have In Portfolio Along With These 2 Stocks

The year 2024 marked a significant increase in the net worth of the world&#8217;s wealthiest individuals, particularly those in the tech sector. 
What Happened: 2024 wasn&#8217;t a year of financial prosperity for all, with some billionaires in the luxury retail sector experiencing substantial losses. A&nbsp;recent report revealed that the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq experienced growth of 25% and 33% respectively in 2024. 
This growth significantly benefited the ultra-wealthy, especially those with investments in tech companies.
According&nbsp;to the Bloomberg Billionaires <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Index</a>, the collective net worth of the five wealthiest individuals in the tech sector surged by $542 billion. The rise in AI technology and a post-election rally pushed many tech stocks to record highs.
One of the major winners was&nbsp;Elon Musk, whose net worth almost doubled to $468 billion, primarily due to the stock market rally following Donald Trump&#8217;s election victory. Musk&#8217;s wealth mainly comes from his stakes in&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;and SpaceX.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc saw an $85 billion increase in his net worth, thanks to a strong ad business and AI advancements, pushing the company's stock up over 70%. Similarly, Jensen Huang of Nvidia Corp. became a centibillionaire, gaining $78 billion as the company maintained its dominance in AI chips.
Other winners included Larry Ellison of Oracle Corp., whose wealth grew by $70 billion, and Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, who saw a $69 billion increase as Amazon's stock rose 45% following Trump's election win.
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On the other hand, not all billionaires had a prosperous year. Those with investments in luxury retail saw their fortunes decline significantly due to the struggles faced by the sector in 2024.
Billionaires tied to luxury goods and retail experienced significant losses. Bernard Arnault of LVMH lost $31 billion amid struggles in China's economy, while Françoise Bettencourt Meyers of L'Oréal and Francois Pinault of Kering faced losses of $25 billion and $14 billion, respectively, due to a global luxury slowdown. Carlos Slim and Colin Huang also faced sharp declines, with losses tied to telecommunications and fast fashion industries.
Why It Matters: The tech sector&#8217;s performance in 2024 underscores the growing influence and wealth of tech billionaires. The significant growth in the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq, coupled with advancements in AI technology, created a favorable environment for tech stocks. This, in turn, led to a substantial increase in the net worth of tech billionaires.
However, the luxury retail sector&#8217;s struggles highlight the economic disparities among billionaires. While tech billionaires saw their wealth increase, those invested in luxury retail faced significant losses. 
This divergence in fortunes underscores the varying impacts of market trends on different sectors and the billionaires invested in them.
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