Taiwan Semiconductor에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Taiwan Semiconductor의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with over 60% market share. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public as an ADR in the U.S. in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD, and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs. TSMC employs more than 73,000 people.

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반도체 칩 주식은 엔비디아(NASDAQ:NVDA)가 지난 금요일 이후 투자자 매도세로 하락세를 보이고 있다. 이는 마이크론 테크놀로지(NASDAQ:MU)의 긍정적인 분기 실적과 미국 연방준비제도(연준)의 금리 인하로 수요가 증가한 후 발생한 일이다.

엔비디아 매도세에도 불구하고, 바이든의 법과 TSMC의 장점이 성장 잠재력을 제공

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허리케인 헬렌(Hurricane Helene)이 목요일에 미국 남동부에 상륙하여 치명적인 홍수와 수십억 달러의 피해를 초래했다. 특히 노스캐롤라이나에 큰 타격을 준 이 폭풍은 5,000억 달러 규모의 반도체 산업에 혼란을 초래할 가능성이 있어 인플레이션이 다시 상승할 수 있다.

허리케인 헬렌이 세계 반도체 공급망을 방해하고 인플레이션을 높일 수 있는 이유

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When Amkor announced plans to build a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amkor-builds-dollar16-billion-advanced-chip-packaging-factory">$1.6 billion chip</a> test and packaging facility&nbsp;near Peoria, Arizona, it was clear that the company planned to serve TSMC's customers in the state. <a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/apple-to-become-first-customer-for-amkors-dollar2-billion-arizona-chip-packaging-facility">Apple is set to be Amkor's</a> alpha client for the fab. However, the collaboration between TSMC and Amkor will be more profound as the latter intends to offer TSMC's CoWoS and InFo advanced packaging technologies for high-end AI, HPC, and mobile processors in the U.S.
Amkor and TSMC on Friday said they had signed a memorandum of understanding to bring TSMC's proven advanced packaging technologies — chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS) and integrated fan-out (InFO) — to the U.S. CoWoS is widely used for AI and HPC processors, such as Nvidia's H100/H200 and AMD's Instinct MI300-series. In contrast, InFO is used by Apple for its A-series application processors for smartphones (InFO_POP) and M-series processors for PCs and tablets (InFO_oS) as well as InFO_LSI for M-series Ultra system-in-packages for high-end systems like the Mac Pro and Mac Studio.
"Amkor is proud to collaborate with TSMC to provide seamless integration of silicon manufacturing and packaging processes through an efficient turnkey advanced packaging and test business model in the United States," said Giel Rutten, Amkor's president and chief executive officer.
A vital benefit of this collaboration is the proximity of TSMC's front-end wafer fab and Amkor's back-end packaging and testing facility. This geographical advantage is expected to enhance overall efficiency and speed up the production cycle for semiconductor products. A broader picture of the collaboration means that the U.S. will get advanced packaging capabilities for some of its crucial semiconductor companies and will be less reliant on Taiwan.
Some questions remain, though. While TSMC announced plans to bring CoWoS and InFO technologies to the U.S., it did not specify which versions will be offered in America. While we can undoubtedly expect highly popular CoWoS-S, InFO_POP, and InFO_oS, it is unclear whether CoWoS-L (used for Nvidia Blackwell-based B100 and B200 processors) and InFO_LSI are coming to the U.S. as they are considerably different from the rest methods in their respective families. Yet, given how large Amkor's fab in America will be (200,000 m2 of specialized cleanroom space when fully built), the company can probably install all necessary equipment, even for exotic technologies aimed at ultra-high-performance processors.
In addition to offering TSMC's popular and proven CoWoS and InFO packaging technologies, Amkor will likely provide its advanced packaging methods at its Peoria facility.
"Our customers are increasingly depending on advanced packaging technologies for their breakthroughs in advanced mobile applications, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing, and TSMC is pleased to work side by side with a trusted longtime strategic partner in Amkor to support them with a more diverse manufacturing footprint," said Dr. Kevin Zhang, TSMC's Senior Vice President of Business Development and Global Sales, and Deputy Co-COO. "We look forward to close collaboration with Amkor at their Peoria facility to maximize the value of our fabs in Phoenix and provide more comprehensive services to our customers in the United States."

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Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) is certainly no slouch <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">in the semiconductor space</a>.
The Cambridge, England-based firm is flexing its muscles, climbing an impressive 100.58% year-to-date and a massive 158.59% over the past year.
But before we get too dazzled by the AI-chip dreams of SoftBank's CEO Masayoshi Son, ARM's technical indicators are hinting at a more complex story. 
Is ARM still in the race to challenge Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)—or is the stock just catching its breath?
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ARM Stock Chart: Short-Term Bears, Long-Term Bulls</h3>
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ARM stock&#8217;s price currently sits at $138.24, just shy of its eight-day and 20-day simple moving averages (SMA) of $142.35 and $138.53, respectively, waving the red flag of a short-term bearish trend. 
But zoom out a bit, and you&#8217;ll notice that ARM stock&#8217;s 50-day SMA of $131.86 and 200-day SMA of $122.27 suggest that long-term, the bulls are still quietly cheering from the sidelines.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is ARM Overcooked? RSI, Bollinger Bands Say Maybe</h2>
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Technically speaking, ARM stock's MACD (Moving Average Convergence/Divergence) of 2.03 signals a bullish outlook, but here's where things get tricky. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) sits at 50.41, calmly in the neutral territory. 
Add to that ARM stock's position within its Bollinger Bands ($119.06 &#8211; $153.19), and you've got a stock that's teetering between a breakout or a pullback. 
In other words, ARM stock could be on the cusp of a downturn, especially with short-term bearish signals popping up.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Dreams Meet Reality</h2>
But don't forget the bigger picture. ARM is integral to SoftBank's grand vision for artificial superintelligence. 
CEO Masayoshi Son recently predicted that AI would surpass human intelligence within a decade. With Arm's recent design wins in data centers and AI-focused developments, it's clear the company is positioning itself for massive growth. AI workloads fuel ARM's future success. But, in the near term, technicals warrant caution.
For now, the stock might be cooling off. With SoftBank driving ARM&#8217;s future in AI chips, data centers, and even industrial robots, this dip could be a buying opportunity for investors who are playing the long game.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is ramping up its 2nm technology development at home and beyond despite odds ranging from geopolitical tensions to supply chain constraints to natural calamities like earthquakes and hurricanes.
The contract chipmaker&#8217;s 2nm technology commercialization at the new Baoshan plant in Hsinchu is still on track for 2025.
According to the supply chain, the price for Huguoshengshan 2nm wafers will be double that of the 4nm and 5nm wafers, exceeding $30,000, highlighting its moat translating into the pricing power, the Commercial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20241004700052-439901" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41168777/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-stock-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">What&#8217;s Going On With Nvidia Stock On Thursday?</a>
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41163500/whats-going-on-with-taiwan-semiconductor-sock-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">contract chipmaker&#8217;s advanced</a> manufacturing remains in high demand for artificial intelligence and smartphones, but it faces pressure from industry selloffs and supply issues.
Investments in foundries are substantial; research institutions estimate that 3nm process R&amp;D costs $4 billion to $5 billion, while building a 3nm factory costs at least $15 billion to $20 billion.
Taiwan Semiconductor eyes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41140484/taiwan-semiconductor-has-soared-96-but-geopolitical-risks-persist" rel="noreferrer noopener">2nm chip production</a> in at least&nbsp;2 US fabs it is constructing.&nbsp; It committed over $65 billion toward the Arizona facility. The company&#8217;s critical clients at its&nbsp;Arizona plant&nbsp;include Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), the Nikkei Asia <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/TSMC-Amkor-to-bring-advanced-chip-packaging-to-U.S.-for-first-time#:~:text=The%20Taiwanese%20chip%20giant%20has,services%20from%20Amkor's%20planned%20facility." rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.&nbsp;
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The contract chipmaker recently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41175342/amkor-and-tsmc-to-expand-partnership-and-collaborate-on-advanced-packaging-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">expanded its collaboration</a> with chip packaging and testing service provider Amkor Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) to migrate advanced packaging and test capabilities to Arizona to tap the AI frenzy. Amkor told Nikkei Asia it would invest in a $2 billion chip packaging and testing facility in Peoria, Arizona.
Taiwan Semiconductor and Amkor will jointly develop CoWoS (Chip on Wafer on Substrate) and Integrated Fan-Out (InFO).
Nvidia leverages Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s CoWoS chip packaging technology to boost computing power for its high-performance graphics processors. Apple employed InFO chip packaging tech for processors in its iPhone and Macbook core chips.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock is up over 107% in the last 12 months.
Investors can gain exposure to the semiconductor ETFs through EA Series Trust Strive US Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>) and Columbia Semiconductor and Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEMI#NYSE">SEMI</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock is down 0.21% at $179.10 premarket at last check Friday.
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Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), has forecasted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/09/40836225/human-like-reasoning-strawberry-ahead-aggressive-nvidia-buying-hotter-inflation-data">advent of artificial superintelligence</a> within the next ten years. This revelation was shared during the SoftBank World 2024 conference.
What Happened: Son, Japan&#8217;s second wealthiest individual, commended OpenAI for its recent technological strides. He specifically mentioned the new GPT-o1 models, codenamed &#8220;Strawberry,&#8221; which he believes have developed reasoning capabilities, <a href="https://observer.com/2024/10/softbank-masayoshi-son-ai-openai-investment/">reported</a> the Observer on Friday. 
"This technology will evolve to a point&nbsp;where your happiness will be its greatest reward," said Son. He claimed that ASI, which would be 10,000 times more powerful than human intelligence, could be achieved within a decade.
Son envisions a future where AI can perform everyday tasks, such as grocery shopping and investment management, ultimately enhancing human happiness. His optimistic outlook is consistent with his history of making bold tech investments.
Looking forward, Son anticipates the achievement of artificial general intelligence, which matches human intelligence, within two to three years. 
He also predicts artificial superintelligence, surpassing human capabilities, within a decade. SoftBank&#8217;s AI strategy is centered around ARM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), a U.K.-based chip designer, with plans to expand into AI chips, data centers, and industrial robots.
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Why It Matters: Son&#8217;s prediction comes amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/09/40836225/human-like-reasoning-strawberry-ahead-aggressive-nvidia-buying-hotter-inflation-data">growing interest</a> in A.I. advancements, particularly with OpenAI&#8217;s &#8220;Strawberry&#8221; models. These models are noted for their human-like reasoning capabilities, which could revolutionize various industries.
However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40387488/masayoshi-sons-plans-to-rival-nvidia-with-softbanks-own-ai-chip-production-hit-a-roadblock-as-intel">SoftBank&#8217;s ambitions</a> to rival NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in A.I. chip production reportedly faced setbacks when talks with Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) fell through. Despite this, SoftBank is exploring partnerships with other manufacturers like Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Additionally, Son&#8217;s focus on AI aligns with Sam Altman&#8216;s commitment to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38608040/openais-sam-altman-says-were-making-agi-and-it-will-be-worth-it-dont-care-if-we-burn-500m-or-50b">developing artificial general intelligence</a>, regardless of the financial cost. This shared vision underscores the significant investments and strategic shifts occurring in the A.I. sector.
Interestingly, SoftBank&#8217;s past decision to sell its Nvidia shares in 2019 resulted in a missed opportunity, as those shares would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/06/39489510/the-150-billion-opportunity-softbank-lost-by-selling-nvidia-shares-too-soon">now be approximately worth over $150 billion</a>. This highlights the high stakes and rapid evolution of the AI and tech investment landscape.
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Under the agreement, TSMC will contract turnkey advanced packaging and test services from Amkor in their planned facility in Peoria, Arizona.
TSMC will leverage these services to support its customers, particularly those using TSMC&#39;s advanced wafer fabrication facilities in Phoenix.
The close collaboration and proximity of TSMC&#39;s front-end fab and Amkor&#39;s back-end facility will accelerate overall product cycle times.

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<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>36.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>343</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SEDG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$68.9K</td>
<td>373</td>
<td>616</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
<td>606</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 127 contract(s) at a $126.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $216.0 per contract. There were 8898 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $165.00 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 $31.4K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 7252 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9565 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 470 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 2451 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 50 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $705.8K, with a price of $288.0 per contract. There were 9037 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2474 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 106 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 17 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.9K, with a price of $2880.0 per contract. There were 2616 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2276 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 call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 1433 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2262 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 78 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $36.0 per contract. There were 36349 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2192 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 4531 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2189 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $205.00 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 $26.5K, with a price of $212.0 per contract. There were 343 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1129 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SEDG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 260 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 189 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.9K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 373 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 616 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 106 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 17728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 606 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

Direxion has just expanded its roster of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/direxion">leveraged and inverse ETFs.</a> This time, it targets two household names: Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
In a world where traders crave short-term, high-risk opportunities, Direxion's new offerings pack a punch.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Netflix, TSMC &#8211; New Leveraged Bull &amp; Bear ETFs</h2>
Launched on Thursday, these ETFs allow active traders to magnify their positions on daily movements in these two giant stocks:
<ul>
<li>Direxion Daily NFLX Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFXL#NASDAQ">NFXL</a>) (bull 2x Netflix)</li>
<li>Direxion Daily NFLX Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFXS#NASDAQ">NFXS</a>) (bear 1x Netflix)</li>
<li>Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSMX#NASDAQ">TSMX</a>) (bull 2x TSMC) </li>
<li>Direxion Daily TSM Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSMZ#NASDAQ">TSMZ</a>) (bear 1x TSMC)</li>
</ul>
Edward Egilinsky, managing director at Direxion, highlighted the appeal, saying, "Netflix and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are two of the hottest names in the retail space, lending themselves well to tactical trading in response to potential company events and market sentiment."
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41140484/taiwan-semiconductor-has-soared-96-but-geopolitical-risks-persist">Taiwan Semiconductor Has Soared 96% But Geopolitical Risks Persist</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Short-Term Plays For The Bold And Brave</h2>
While these ETFs might sound exciting for high-octane traders, Direxion is clear on their intended audience. These aren't your buy-and-hold style investments. Instead, they're designed for short-term plays, allowing traders to jump in and out based on immediate market shifts.
"We look forward to expanding our suite of single stock leveraged and inverse ETFs in the near future," Egilinsky added, signaling that this is just the beginning for Direxion's high-risk, high-reward offerings.
For the bold and daring, it's an opportunity to bet on Netflix's next blockbuster earnings or TSMC's supply chain victories—but don't get too comfortable. These tools demand quick moves, sharp precision, and vigilant risk management.
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Netflix, TSMC Traders Can Now Utilize Direxion's Leveraged ETFs For Bold Market Moves

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41103339/how-hurricane-helene-could-disrupt-global-semiconductor-supply-chain-and-potentially-drive-inflation" rel="noreferrer noopener">Global&nbsp;semiconductor&nbsp;manufacturers</a>, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Infineon Technologies, Samsung Electronics, and&nbsp;SK Hynix, are monitoring supplies of high-purity quartz after&nbsp;Hurricane Helene&nbsp;halted production at two leading North Carolina mines, Sibelco and Quartz Corp SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3280937/tsmc-samsung-other-major-chip-makers-monitor-quartz-supply-after-hurricane-shut-mines?module=perpetual_scroll_0&amp;pgtype=article" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Quartz is a critical component used in the semiconductor industry. Thus far, the companies have maintained that Hurricane Helene will have no impact on the material.
According to SCMP, two North Carolina mines that produce most of the world's supply have halted production.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41139084/nvidia-expands-ai-offerings-with-new-open-source-models-and-unreal-engine-5-plugins" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nvidia Expands AI Offerings with New Open-Source Models and Unreal Engine 5 Plugins</a>
Meanwhile, Taiwan Semi is considering discounts for its 7-nanometer and 14-nanometer technology processes and above to boost capacity utilization on mature processes and prevent margin loss from lower average selling prices (ASP)&nbsp;due to competition from other foundries, the Commercial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20241002700079-439901" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor's 7-nm processors accounted for 17% of revenue in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/07/39832197/apple-nvidia-supplier-tsmc-reports-strong-q2-results-amid-booming-demand-for-ai-chips-guides-q3-abov" rel="noreferrer noopener">the second quarter</a>.
The contract chipmaker's advanced manufacturing processes are fully packed, driven by the demand for artificial intelligence and smartphones and a recovery in the utilization rate of mature process wafer foundries as the semiconductor industry hits the traditional peak season.
The semiconductor industry, which noted a huge upside from the shift to artificial intelligence technology, remains susceptible to geopolitical tensions and Wall Street questioning the sustainability of the capital-intensive technology.
Semiconductor ETFs VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) have lost close to 5% in the last five days due to the industry selloff led by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which analysts tout as a key AI beneficiary.
Price Action: TSM stock is down 0.32% at $175.24 premarket at last check Thursday.
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What's Going On With Taiwan Semiconductor Sock On Thursday?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>25.4K</td>
<td>42.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>37.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>780</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$54.3K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>763</td>
<td>936</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>13.9K</td>
<td>377</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$428.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APPN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>63</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>262</td>
<td>91</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on October 4, 2024. Parties traded 433 contract(s) at a $117.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.2K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 25469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42110 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 4, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $257.0 per contract. There were 10676 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37632 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $289.0 per contract. There were 10409 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3151 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 780 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2056 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.3K, with a price of $725.0 per contract. There were 4416 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1516 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on October 4, 2024. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $710.0 per contract. There were 763 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 936 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 107 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $281.0 per contract. There were 13989 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 377 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 call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 170 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $428.5K, with a price of $4285.0 per contract. There were 1030 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 206 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APPN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APPN#NASDAQ">APPN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 103 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $257.0 per contract. There were 63 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ADSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.0K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 262 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 91 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 With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and domestic rival stocks continued their rally since China announced stimulus plans to spur demand. Alibaba peers, including Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), and PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), traded higher on Wednesday.
Last week, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41089672/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-stock-on-monday" rel="noreferrer noopener">China&#8217;s central bank</a> shared plans to cut banks&#8217; reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points or half a percentage point and lower the seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 1.5% from 1.7%. Additionally, China agreed to let <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41097864/china-stocks-jump-as-stimulus-optimism-mounts-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">homeowners refinance mortgages</a>.
Shawn Yang of Arete Research and Appaloosa Management founder David Tepper rated Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba as the key beneficiary of the stimulus. Tepper&nbsp;increased exposure to Alibaba and rival stocks.
In August, China <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40650893/alibaba-clears-3-year-regulatory-antitrust-scrutiny-stock-gains" rel="noreferrer noopener">signaled an end</a> to its domestic regulatory crackdown on hyperscalars like Alibaba. The Chinese tech companies led by Alibaba have started opening up their &#8220;walled gardens&#8221; to one another to stay clean in the eyes of the regulators.
Chinese electric vehicle stocks, including NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), and ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZK#NYSE">ZK</a>), are trading higher on Wednesday, in anticipation of boost in demand from the stimulus package. The companies noted a significant update in their third-quarter and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41114350/chinese-ev-trio-nio-xpeng-li-auto-surge-higher-in-tuesdays-premarket-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">September 2024 delivery</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is Alibaba A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
When deciding whether to buy a stock, there are some key fundamentals investors may want to consider. One of these factors is revenue growth. Buying a stock is essentially a bet that the business will continue to grow and generate profits in the future.
Alibaba has reported average annual revenue growth of 15.81% over the past 5 years. .
It's also important to pay attention to valuation when deciding whether to buy a stock. Alibaba has a forward P/E ratio of 13.12. This means investors are paying $13.12 for each dollar of expected earnings in the future. The average forward P/E ratio of Alibaba peers is 20.7.
Other important metrics to look at include a company's profitability, balance sheet, performance relative to a benchmark index and valuation compared to peers. For in-depth analysis tools and important financial data, check out <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga PRO</a>. 
Price Actions: At the last check on Wednesday, BABA stock was up 2.76% at $115.84 premarket. PDD was up 4.59%, JD was up 8.83%, BIDU was up 5.91%, NIO was up 6.40%, XPEV was up 6.46%, LI was up 7.17%, and ZK was up 10.50%.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) stock has gained over 96% in the last 12 months, as the hyperscalars&#8217; artificial intelligence ambitions translate into higher demand for AI chips from companies like Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Recently, Taiwan&#8217;s National Science and Technology Council&nbsp;(NSTC) Minister Wu Cheng-wen flagged Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41114632/taiwan-semiconductors-2-nm-breakthrough-puts-taiwan-a-decade-ahead-of-chinas-semiconductor-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">2-nanometer technology</a>, which puts it ahead of China by at least a decade.
Taiwan Semiconductor aims to develop 2nm chips in at least <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41007184/taiwan-semi-secures-7-5b-boost-for-arizona-expansion-aims-for-advanced-chip-production-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">2 U.S. fabs</a>. Its overall investment in Arizona exceeded&nbsp;$65 billion.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41127863/despite-nvidia-selloff-bidens-law-and-taiwan-semis-advantage-offer-growth-potential" rel="noreferrer noopener">Despite Nvidia Selloff, Biden&#8217;s Law and Taiwan Semi&#8217;s Advantage Offer Growth Potential</a>
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Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2024-10-01/tsmc-remains-the-bedrock-of-taiwan-s-market-growth-tiger-money?in_source=podcasts_29_play-episode&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> that Taiwan Semiconductor accounts for 36% of Taiwan&#8217;s index weighting. According to Bloomberg, exchange-traded funds will likely keep retail and institutional investors hooked, driven by the demand for AI applications.
Despite tailwinds, Taiwan Semiconductor is susceptible to geopolitical risks and rising tension between the U.S. and China.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his commitment to &#8220;reunification&#8221; with Taiwan on the eve of China&#8217;s 75th anniversary, CNN <a target="_blank" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/01/china/china-xi-reunification-taiwan-national-day-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>, implying that geopolitical tensions will persist.
On Sunday, U.S. President Joe Biden approved Taiwan&#8217;s $567 million military aid package.
For context, the U.S. sanctions on China forbid the Asian counterpart from importing Nvidia artificial intelligence chips.
Although China&#8217;s Communist Party has never governed Taiwan, it claims the self-governing democracy as its own. Since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949, China and Taiwan have been ruled by separate governments.
Investors can gain exposure to the semiconductor ETF through the First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXL#NASDAQ">FTXL</a>) and the EA Series Trust Strive US Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>).
Price Action: TSM stock is up 0.57% at $173.05 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Semiconductor chip stocks led by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) noted investor selloff since Friday after gaining from Micron Technology, Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) upbeat quarterly print and U.S. Fed rate cut to boost demand.
Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Qualcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Micron, Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) are trading lower Tuesday. Semiconductor ETFs VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) are down over 3%.
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The street remains jittery over <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41119735/nvidia-faces-new-competition-cerebras-files-for-ipo-huawei-pushes-ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence prospects</a> as analysts flagged Nvidia&#8217;s dependence on four customers, which are also developing in-house chips, and its delays in product releases.
Though China urges its companies to adopt domestic AI chipmakers, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Wu Cheng-wen said China lags behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41114632/taiwan-semiconductors-2-nm-breakthrough-puts-taiwan-a-decade-ahead-of-chinas-semiconductor-industry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced technology semiconductor manufacturing</a> by at least a decade. Taiwan Semiconductor is a crucial supplier for Nvidia and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
The U.S. Chips Act played a crucial role in helping America develop its semiconductor base by offering <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41007184/taiwan-semi-secures-7-5b-boost-for-arizona-expansion-aims-for-advanced-chip-production-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">subsidies to chipmakers</a> to boost artificial intelligence chip production in the country.
The semiconductor sector could see another tailwind if the Biden administration inks a bill to fastrack the specific semiconductor manufacturing projects that receive subsidies through the Chips Act by diluting the federal environmental scrutinies.
The legislation would exempt qualifying chip projects from reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act, the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/us/politics/biden-semiconductor-environmental-review.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Struggling chipmaker Intel recently got a boost from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40897994/whats-going-on-with-intel-stock-on-tuesday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3 billion in direct funding</a> under the Chips Act in addition to the $8.5 billion in grants and $11 billion in loans that the company previously won under the act.
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Despite Nvidia Selloff, Biden's Law and Taiwan Semi's Advantage Offer Growth Potential

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has multiple reasons to celebrate; the latest is China&#8217;s comment on its technology moat.
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Wu Cheng-wen said China lags behind Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s advanced technology semiconductor manufacturing by at least a decade, the Taipei Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/10/01/2003824622" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from a Legislative Yuan Education and Culture Committee meeting Monday.
Cheng-wen credited the Taiwanese contract chipmaker&#8217;s lead to its progress to 2 nanometers.
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Prior reports indicated Taiwan&#8217;s three-year lead over China in chip manufacturing. Taiwan Semiconductor plans to commercialize 2-nm chips by 2025.
Chinese tech industry barometer Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) has maintained Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) lead over domestic technology and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41089672/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-stock-on-monday" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently collaborated with</a> the U.S. chip designer.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41093269/whats-going-on-with-chip-stocks-like-nvidia-taiwan-semi-and-amd-on-monday" rel="noreferrer noopener">Recent reports indicated</a> that China urged its firms to tap domestic artificial intelligence (AI) chips from companies like&nbsp;Cambricon Technologies Corp and&nbsp;Huawei Technologies Co instead of Nvidia. China&#8217;s move marks retaliation against the U.S.&#8217;s advanced semiconductor embargo on the Asian counterpart, citing national security concerns.
Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor continues to score wins as a critical supplier to Nvidia and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>). Hyperscalars from Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) remain invested in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41046485/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-braodcom-intel-and-other-chip-stocks-on-thursday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their AI ambitions</a>, signaling higher demand for Nvidia chips. The smartphone industry is also likely to recover, further helped by the integration of AI features.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Go Up?</h2>
When trying to assess whether or not Taiwan Semiconductor will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts. 
Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $234.0 on Taiwan Semiconductor. The Street high target is currently at $250.0 and the Street low target is $210.0. Of all the analysts covering Taiwan Semiconductor, 5 have positive ratings, no one has neutral ratings and no one has negative ratings.
In the last month, no analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSM/analyst-ratings">[Analyst Ratings]</a>. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Taiwan Semiconductor have performed in recent history. 
Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Taiwan Semiconductor is 71.05% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.
For a broad overview of everything you need to know about Taiwan Semiconductor, visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSM">here</a>. If you want to go above and beyond, there's no better tool to help you do just that than <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. Start your free trial today.
Price Action: TSM stock is up 0.93% at $175.28 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor's 2-Nm Breakthrough Puts Taiwan a Decade Ahead of China's Semiconductor Industry: Report

Hurricane Helene landed in the southeastern United States on Thursday, causing deadly floods and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41096388/hurricane-helene-102-dead-2-million-without-power-after-storm-destruction-in-6-states">billions of dollars worth of damage</a>. The storm, which hit North Carolina particularly hard, also has the potential to disrupt the $500 billion semiconductor industry, which could cause inflation to spike higher. What Does Helene Have To Do With Semiconductors? Spruce Pine, a mining town in North Carolina, has some of the purest quartz on Earth, according to the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/30/24258333/hurricane-helene-quartz-chip-mining-north-carolina-spruce-pine">Verge.</a> The town&#8217;s quartz is essential for semiconductor manufacturers, as it's used to produce silicon wafers, a critical component for semiconductors and chips. Footage shared to social media sites like X <a href="https://x.com/kelciecrousee/status/1840060554188116042">shows</a> roads completely underwater in areas surrounding Spruce Pine, although the exact damage done to the town's mining operations is unclear. A spokesperson from The Quartz Corp, one of the town's mining companies, told the Verge that it's too early to comment on the storm's impact on the company's operations. Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/41082266/hurricane-helene-devastates-southeastern-u-s-slamming-infrastructure-and-leaving-millions-powerless">Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeastern U.S., Slamming Infrastructure And Leaving Millions Powerless </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/41082266/hurricane-helene-devastates-southeastern-u-s-slamming-infrastructure-and-leaving-millions-powerless"> </a>So, this wouldn't be the first time a natural disaster has impacted Spruce Pine's mining operations. In 2008, a fire impeded the miner's ability to produce the town's high-purity quartz, sending "shivers" through the industry, according to <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/book-excerpt-science-of-ultra-pure-silicon/">Wired</a>. But today, 16 years after the fire, semiconductors are much more pertinent to the global economy, with everything from cars to smartphones requiring advanced chips. The Context: When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global semiconductor supply chain, it impeded the production flow of goods like cars and appliances, sending prices higher as supply was constrained. And while the Federal Reserve and other central banks have made progress in their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation">fights against inflation</a>, supply chain issues like a hurricane disrupting semiconductor production could cause inflation to rise again. 
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In addition to the town's mining companies, semiconductor manufacturing companies that are reliant on Spruce Pine's raw materials could be impacted by the flooding. These companies include Tawain Semiconductor Mfg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), and more. In addition to the disruptions potentially caused by Hurricane Helene, ongoing labor disputes with dockworkers could also impact the global supply chain and increase the prices of goods. Keep Reading:
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How Hurricane Helene Could Disrupt Global Semiconductor Supply Chain, And Potentially Drive Inflation Higher

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid a possible pullback. The sector recently surged on strong earnings from Micron.

In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) against its key competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor Background</h3>
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with over 60% market share. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public as an ADR in the U.S. in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD, and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs. TSMC employs more than 73,000 people.
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<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>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>31.45</td>
<td>7.77</td>
<td>12.08</td>
<td>6.67%</td>
<td>$474.12</td>
<td>$358.12</td>
<td>40.07%</td>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>56.92</td>
<td>51.21</td>
<td>31.39</td>
<td>30.94%</td>
<td>$19.71</td>
<td>$22.57</td>
<td>122.4%</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>139.49</td>
<td>12.29</td>
<td>17.10</td>
<td>-2.77%</td>
<td>$6.39</td>
<td>$8.36</td>
<td>47.27%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>195.65</td>
<td>4.70</td>
<td>11.57</td>
<td>0.47%</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>8.88%</td>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>36.25</td>
<td>11.09</td>
<td>11.92</td>
<td>6.59%</td>
<td>$1.76</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>-15.65%</td>
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<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>21.76</td>
<td>7.68</td>
<td>5.14</td>
<td>8.67%</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$5.22</td>
<td>11.15%</td>
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<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>359.83</td>
<td>26.94</td>
<td>43.63</td>
<td>4.07%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>39.11%</td>
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<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>153.57</td>
<td>2.64</td>
<td>4.79</td>
<td>1.99%</td>
<td>$3.63</td>
<td>$2.74</td>
<td>13.79%</td>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>69.89</td>
<td>3.27</td>
<td>11.94</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>-24.84%</td>
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<td>Intel Corp</td>
<td>99.62</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>-1.46%</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>110.12</td>
<td>20.54</td>
<td>23.87</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>15.03%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>32.11</td>
<td>6.75</td>
<td>6.68</td>
<td>1.98%</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-45.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>16.95</td>
<td>3.82</td>
<td>4.20</td>
<td>4.11%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>-17.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>22.83</td>
<td>3.77</td>
<td>7.30</td>
<td>4.94%</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>24.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>7.99</td>
<td>1.54</td>
<td>1.86</td>
<td>3.51%</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>-25.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc</td>
<td>28.05</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>3.31</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>-11.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>20.35</td>
<td>2.32</td>
<td>1.21</td>
<td>2.62%</td>
<td>$26.08</td>
<td>$23.07</td>
<td>2.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>13.20</td>
<td>1.96</td>
<td>3.09</td>
<td>3.76%</td>
<td>$27.9</td>
<td>$19.98</td>
<td>0.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>20.42</td>
<td>2.49</td>
<td>3.65</td>
<td>1.9%</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>-15.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>44.18</td>
<td>6.40</td>
<td>15.74</td>
<td>3.47%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>8.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc</td>
<td>112.65</td>
<td>7.45</td>
<td>11.97</td>
<td>1.88%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>28.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>39.35</td>
<td>10.55</td>
<td>11.86</td>
<td>3.28%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>-34.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cirrus Logic Inc</td>
<td>22.60</td>
<td>3.52</td>
<td>3.67</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>17.98%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>73.81</td>
<td>8.81</td>
<td>10.81</td>
<td>4.06%</td>
<td>$4.34</td>
<td>$4.48</td>
<td>6.78%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>By closely studying Taiwan Semiconductor, we can observe the following trends: 
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With a Price to Earnings ratio of 31.45, which is 0.43x less than the industry average, the stock shows potential for growth at a reasonable price, making it an interesting consideration for market participants.
</li>
<li>
The current Price to Book ratio of 7.77, which is 0.88x the industry average, is substantially lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 12.08, which is 1.12x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 6.67% that is 2.61% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $474.12 Billion, which is 109.24x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher gross profit of $358.12 Billion, which indicates 79.94x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
With a revenue growth of 40.07%, which surpasses the industry average of 6.78%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
</li>
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a measure that indicates the level of debt a company has taken on relative to the value of its assets net of liabilities.
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.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Taiwan Semiconductor stands in comparison with its top 4 peers, leading to the following comparisons:
<ul>
<li>
In terms of the debt-to-equity ratio, Taiwan Semiconductor has a lower level of debt compared to its top 4 peers, indicating a stronger financial position.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Taiwan Semiconductor, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The PB ratio is also low, suggesting a possible bargain opportunity. However, the PS ratio is high, which may indicate overvaluation based on revenue. In terms of profitability metrics, Taiwan Semiconductor shows high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth compared to industry peers, reflecting strong financial performance and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Semiconductor stocks, led by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), are trading lower Monday amid reports that Beijing is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41082667/heres-why-china-is-urging-its-companies-to-forgo-nvidias-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">encouraging Chinese firms</a> to focus on domestic artificial intelligence (AI) chips from companies like Cambricon Technologies Corp and&nbsp;Huawei Technologies Co.
The move marks an escalation of geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S.
Nvidia suppliers and rivals including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>), STMicroelectronics NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) are down in pin action with the interconnectivity of the semiconductor ecosystem.
AI server company Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) is also down.
China recently announced plans to slash its key rates to drive growth, shadowing the U.S. move. The countries expect the move to drive discretionary spending, which in turn will drive economic growth.
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Prior reports indicated that Nvidia <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39646273/is-nvidia-defying-us-export-controls-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">was on track</a> to sell $12 billion of artificial intelligence chips in China in 2024 through the sale of over&nbsp;1 million new H20 chips, with each chip costing $12,000-$13,000.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41066968/microsoft-google-meta-pave-path-to-ai-expansion-nvidia-and-broadcom-set-to-reap-benefits" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meanwhile, U.S. hyperscalers</a>, including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Google parent&nbsp;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>) remain invested in their AI endeavors, signaling continued demand for Nvidia AI chips.
Chinese hyperscalar Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41089672/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-stock-on-monday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">collaborated with Nvidia</a> on autonomous driving experience.
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Equity research can be a valuable source of information for learning about a company's fundamentals. Analysts create financial models based on the fundamentals and expected future earnings of a company to arrive at a price target and recommendation for the stock.
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices have an average 1-year price target of $196.27, representing an expected upside of 19.42%.
Because of differences in assumptions, analysts can arrive at very different price targets and recommendations. No analysts have bearish recommendations on Advanced Micro Devices, while 13 analysts have bullish ratings. The street high price target from Rosenblatt is $250.0, while the street low from Truist Securities is $156.0.
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 2.65% at $118.18 premarket at the last check on Monday.
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In a stark warning reminiscent of the supply chain disruptions that plagued global commerce in 2021-2022, Northwestern University professor Ben Golub predicts potential chaos as the United States braces for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41059881/costco-gears-up-for-potential-us-port-strikes-as-ceo-stresses-proactive-steps-america-could-get-">largest shipping strike in decades</a>.
What Happened: The economist&#8217;s analysis, <a href="https://x.com/ben_golub/status/1839661945793728826">shared</a> on social media platform X, highlights the fragility of modern supply networks and the far-reaching consequences of localized disruptions.
&#8220;On Tuesday, 36 US ports will be shut down by the largest shipping strike in living memory,&#8221; Golub wrote. &#8220;This could recreate the chaotic supply chain crisis of 2021-2022.&#8221;
Golub, a professor of economics and computer science, emphasizes that supply chains are far more complex than their linear name suggests. &#8220;Supply networks are complex, interconnected webs of relationships,&#8221; he explains, citing Toyota&#8217;s post-2011 earthquake discovery of 400,000 distinct items across ten supplier tiers.
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The economist identifies key vulnerabilities in these networks:
<ol>
<li>Concentrated dependence on specific suppliers or regions</li>
<li>The &#8220;diversification mirage,&#8221; where apparent multisourcing fails to protect against upstream crises</li>
<li>The &#8220;complexity trap,&#8221; where moderate disruptions across the network can cause systemic failure</li>
</ol>
Golub argues that market forces alone are insufficient to ensure supply network stability. &#8220;Unlike road systems, global supply networks operate without oversight,&#8221; he notes, adding that research shows market equilibria are not robust enough to prevent crises.
Golub also pointed out that the semiconductor industry, heavily reliant on Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), is particularly vulnerable. Any disruption in this sector could halt entire industries, as seen during the 2021-2022 semiconductor shortages.
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Why It Matters: The looming strike is not an isolated event but part of a broader context of potential disruptions. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) has already taken proactive measures to mitigate the impact. CEO Ron Vachris <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41059881/costco-gears-up-for-potential-us-port-strikes-as-ceo-stresses-proactive-steps-america-could-get-">detailed contingency plans</a>, including pre-shipping holiday goods and preparing to use alternative ports.
Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/08/40451543/transatlantic-container-shipping-volumes-rise-as-possible-strike-at-u-s-ports-hovers">transatlantic container shipping volumes</a> have surged as U.S. retailers rush to replenish inventories ahead of the potential strike. Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen noted the temptation among customers to bring in goods early.
Lastly, China&#8217;s exports are also at risk due to the anticipated U.S. port strikes, compounded by typhoons and the upcoming Golden Week holiday, which traditionally <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/09/41012532/chinas-exports-at-risk-from-anticipated-us-port-strikes-typhoons-golden-week-warns-container-trade-e">slows logistics activities in China</a>.
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This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/Kaustubh-Bagalkote" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaustubh Bagalkote</a>

Economist Ben Golub Sounds Alarm On Upcoming US Shipping Strike Affecting 36 Ports: 'Chaotic Supply Chain Crisis' Of 2021-2022 Threatens To Resurface

Struggling chipmaker Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)&nbsp;continues to receive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40968128/qualcomm-reportedly-eyes-potential-takeover-of-intel-amid-60-stock-decline-but-antitrust-concerns-lo" rel="noreferrer noopener">takeover proposals from</a> chip companies, the latest being Arm Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) following Qualcomm Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) proposal earlier.
Arm Holdings recently proposed to acquire Intel&#8217;s product unit. However, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-27/arm-rejected-by-intel-after-approaching-it-about-buying-product-unit?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> that Intel is not looking to sell the business division.
Intel stock plunged 31% as it failed to capitalize on the artificial intelligence shift, which is something that contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) excelled at.
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Meanwhile, some reports indicated Intel&#8217;s plans to convert its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40897994/whats-going-on-with-intel-stock-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">foundry business into</a> an independent unit, including exploring a spinoff into a publicly traded company. The chipmaker also explored divesting stake in the programmable chip unit&nbsp;Altera.
However, Intel&#8217;s recent big wins included a&nbsp;U.S. chipmaking deal from&nbsp;Amazon.Com Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web services and the U.S. Chip grant.
The chipmaker also clarified that it would not divest a majority stake in the struggling <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40941075/whats-going-on-with-autonomous-driving-stock-mobileye-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">Israeli autonomous driving company</a> Mobileye Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), whose stock is down 66% in the last 12 months.
Intel&#8217;s exploration of stake sales to companies like Qualcomm and Arm could hinder its U.S. subsidy over antitrust grounds, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/ff0ca77d-ad35-45ba-a493-201a26932efb" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Multiple deals including Nvidia&#8217;s proposal to snap Arm Holdings from&nbsp;Softbank Group Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) and Intel&#8217;s&nbsp;Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSEM#NASDAQ">TSEM</a>) deal have succumbed to global regulatory opposition.
The semiconductor sector had a good week, buoyed by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41046485/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-braodcom-intel-and-other-chip-stocks-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">key rate cuts</a> in the U.S. and China, an upbeat quarterly print from Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), and continued AI investments from Big Tech companies.
Semiconductor ETFs, Invesco Semiconductors ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSI#NYSE">PSI</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>), gained 5%- 7% in the last five days.
Price Action: INTC stock is down 0.04% at $23.91 at the last check on Friday.
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The semiconductor industry is on the rise owing to the increasing demand, technological progress, and government investments. Thus, investors could consider investing in Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Qorvo (QRVO), and QUALCOMM (QCOM) to capitalize on the sector's growth before the next chip shortage. Read more… The global semiconductor industry is growing with rising electronics use and integration across applications such as networking communication devices, data processing, industrial automation, consumer electronics, automotive, and government projects. However, as the threat of a chip shortage looms, the industry might be in a challenging state.
Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally robust semiconductor stocks Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TSM/">TSM</a>), Qorvo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QRVO/">QRVO</a>), and QUALCOMM Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QCOM/">QCOM</a>) before the next chip shortage. The stocks are positioned for significant growth in the near future.
The semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid expansion owing to technological transformations across sectors. Key technologies such as Artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), cloud computing, 5G networks, autonomous vehicles, and big data analytics that rely heavily on semiconductor components are driving the industry growth.
Due to such massive demands, a shortage of semiconductor chips is expected soon. According to a report by <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/prepare-for-the-coming-ai-chip-shortage-tech-report-2024/">Bain and Company</a>, an AI-driven surge in demand for graphics processing units alone could increase total demand for certain components by 30% or more by 2026. That along with geopolitical tensions and surge in demand of AI-enabled devices could likely trigger the next chip shortage.
That being said, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor industry sales totaled <a href="https://www.semiconductors.org/global-semiconductor-sales-increase-18-3-in-q2-2024-compared-to-q2-2023-quarter-to-quarter-sales-up-6-5/">$149.9 billion</a> during the second quarter of 2024, an 18.3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2023. Sales in June 2024 were $50.0 billion, a 1.7% increase compared to May 2024.
Looking ahead to 2025, the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) forecasts <a href="https://www.wsts.org/esraCMS/extension/media/f/WST/6558/WSTS_FC-Release-2024_05.pdf">a 12.5% growth</a> in the global semiconductor market, reaching an estimated valuation of $687 billion. This growth is expected primarily by the Memory and Logic sectors, with significant increases projected.
Moreover, government initiatives are further boosting the sector's growth prospects. <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/08/09/fact-sheet-chips-and-science-act-will-lower-costs-create-jobs-strengthen-supply-chains-and-counter-china/">The CHIPS and Science Act</a> aims to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, boost domestic production, and reduce supply chain vulnerabilities by investing in American chip-making capabilities.
Thus, by investing in these three stocks, one could capitalize on the current growth potential. As demand rises and technological advancements continue, these companies are well-positioned to benefit from the expanding semiconductor industry and are likely to deliver strong returns in the near future.
Considering these trends, let's analyze the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> stocks, beginning with #3.
Stock #3: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TSM/">TSM</a>)
Headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, TSM manufactures, packages, tests, and sells integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices internationally. The company provides a range of wafer fabrication processes and also offers customer and engineering support services.
On August 20, ESMC, a joint venture between TSM, Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, and NXP Semiconductors N.V., <a href="https://pr.tsmc.com/english/news/3169">announced a ceremony</a> to mark the initial phase of land preparation for the joint venture's first semiconductor lab in Dresden, Germany.
With this new venture, TSM would be able to expand its market exposure and business operations.
TSM's net revenue increased 40.1% year-over-year to $20.82 billion for the fiscal 2024 second quarter that ended June 30. Its gross profit grew 37.6% from the year-ago value to $11.07 billion. The company's income from operations of $8.86 billion indicates growth of 41.9% from the prior year's quarter.
In addition, the company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> and EPS rose 36.3% and 36.4% year-over-year to $7.66 billion and $0.30, respectively.
Analysts expect TSM's revenue for the fiscal third quarter ending in September 2024 to increase 38.1% year-over-year to $23.33 billion. Its EPS for the ongoing quarter is expected to grow 37.9% from the prior year's period to $1.78. Moreover, the company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
TSM's shares have gained 32.1% over the past six months and 118.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $188.19.
TSM's strong fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Sentiment. TSM is ranked #11 out of 91 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have TSM's ratings for Growth, Momentum, Value, and Stability. Get all TSM ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TSM/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Qorvo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QRVO/">QRVO</a>)
QRVO develops and commercializes technologies for wireless, wired, and power markets. The company's operations span three segments: High Performance Analog (HPA); Connectivity and Sensors Group (CSG); and Advanced Cellular Group (ACG). It also offers foundry services for defense and aerospace clients.
On January 31, QRVO <a href="https://ir.qorvo.com/news-releases/news-release-details/qorvor-acquire-anokiwave">announced a definitive agreement</a> to acquire Anokiwave, a supplier of high-performance silicon integrated circuits for intelligent active array antennas used in defense, SATCOM, and 5G applications. Anokiwave's high-frequency beamforming and IF-to-RF conversion ICs would complement QRVO's existing RF front-end portfolio.
The combination of QRVO's capabilities with Anokiwave's technology would enable QRVO to deliver highly integrated solutions and SiPs for defense, aerospace, and network infrastructure.
QRVO's revenue for the fiscal 2025 first quarter, which ended on June 29, 2024, increased 36.2% year-over-year to $886.67 million. Its non-GAAP operating income rose 110.1% year-over-year to $98.13 million.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $83.52 million, or $0.87 per share, up 148.5% and 155.9% year-over-year, respectively.
QRVO <a href="https://ir.qorvo.com/news-releases/news-release-details/qorvor-announces-fiscal-2025-first-quarter-financial-results">exceeded its June quarterly guidance</a> for revenue, gross margin, and EPS. Looking forward, the company expects sequential increases for the same.
For the September 2024 quarter, QRVO projects revenue of approximately $1.025 billion, with a potential leeway of $25 million. Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be between 46% and 47%, while non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are forecasted to be between $1.75 and $1.95.
Street expects QRVO's revenue and EPS for the next fiscal year ending in March 2026 to increase 8% and 28.3% year-over-year to $4.27 billion and $7.97, respectively. Moreover, the company has surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of QRVO have gained 7.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $104.05.
QRVO's promising outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
QRVO has a B grade for Growth, Sentiment, Value, and Quality. It is ranked #3 out of 91 stocks within the same industry.
Beyond what we stated above, we have also given QRVO grades for Momentum and Stability. Get all the QRVO's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QRVO/">here</a>.
Stock #1: QUALCOMM Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QCOM/">QCOM</a>)
QCOM develops and commercializes wireless technologies like 3G, 4G, and 5G, as well as high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. Its segments include Qualcomm CDMA Technologies; Qualcomm Technology Licensing; and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives.
On September 11, QCOM's subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2024/09/qualcomm--aramco-and-rdia-plan-design-in-saudi-arabia-startup-pr">announced the launch</a> of Design in Saudi Arabia (DISA) along with Aramco and Saudi Arabia's Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA).
With the help of QCOM's utilities, DISA is aimed at supporting startups that are adopting AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and wireless technologies for industrial use cases. The development would help QCOM spread its business worldwide and gather more market exposure.
QCOM's revenues for the fiscal 2024 third quarter, which ended June 23, increased 11.2% year-over-year to $9.39 billion. The company reported a non-GAAP operating income of $3.02 billion, indicating a 19.7% growth from the prior year's quarter.
QCOM's non-GAAP net income came in at $2.65 billion, up 25.8% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP EPS grew 24.6% from the prior-year quarter to $2.33.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $9.86 billion and $2.55 for the fiscal fourth quarter ending September 2024 reflect a rise of 13.8% and 26.1% year-over-year, respectively. Furthermore, the company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the four trailing quarters.
QCOM shares have surged 19.8% over the past nine months and 55.6% over the past year to close the last trading session at $171.78.
QCOM's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
QCOM has an A grade for Quality. It has topped the 91-stock Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QCOM/">Click here</a> to see QCOM's ratings for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
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