Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Oct 17 $150 Calls Sweep (10) above Ask!: 132 vs 377 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Oct 17 $150 Calls Sweep (10) above Ask!: 132 @ $70.606 vs 377 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$217.15

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Nov 21 $140 Puts at the Ask: 3200 vs 4456 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Nov 21 $140 Puts at the Ask: 3200 @ $2.03 vs 4456 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$212.26

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Mar 20 $180 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 400 vs 1116 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Mar 20 $180 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 400 @ $48.55 vs 1116 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$212.14

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jul 18 $190 Calls Sweep (35) near the Ask: 235 vs 2638 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jul 18 $190 Calls Sweep (35) near the Ask: 235 @ $21.632 vs 2638 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$207.93

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $250 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 350 vs 3969 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $250 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 350 @ $18.094 vs 3969 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$207.6

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Fri $202.5 Calls Sweep (15) near the Ask: 1016 vs 1449 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Fri $202.5 Calls Sweep (15) near the Ask: 1016 @ $5.701 vs 1449 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$206.795

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan 16 $200 Puts Sweep (40) near the Ask: 393 vs 4689 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan 16 $200 Puts Sweep (40) near the Ask: 393 @ $18.75 vs 4689 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$205.69

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jun 20 $190 Calls at the Ask: 1000 vs 8721 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jun 20 $190 Calls at the Ask: 1000 @ $15.9 vs 8721 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$204.9687

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan 16 $300 Calls at the Bid: 2500 vs 2450 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan 16 $300 Calls at the Bid: 2500 @ $3.05 vs 2450 OI; Earnings 7/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$203.7

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with mid-60s market share in 2024. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public in Taiwan in 1994 and as an ADR in the US 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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The artificial intelligence rally that made Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) a market juggernaut appears to have entered a new phase in 2025, as a sharp rotation in semiconductor leadership has seen rivals outperform <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmakers">the AI front-runner.</a>
Despite rising nearly 14% through the end of June, Nvidia now lags behind a group of chipmakers delivering significantly stronger gains.
Crucially, Nvidia&#8217;s long-held outperformance over the broader chip sector—tracked by the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXQ#NASDAQ">SOXQ</a>)—has nearly evaporated in the first half of the year.
Is this just a pause in Nvidia's dominance, or the beginning of a more permanent shift in the AI hardware race?
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia Is No Longer The Top Chip Gainer</h3>
After dominating the AI-fueled bull runs of 2023 and 2024, Nvidia has posted a modest year-to-date gain of 13.6% as of June 25, fully recovering from a Deepseek-driven selloff in January. 
But while Nvidia is in the green, several rival chipmakers have surged ahead.
Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) leads the pack, up 44.5% through June. KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) follows with a 40.4% gain, and Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) has jumped 32.9%. 
Other notable performers include Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) with a 24% rise, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) up 19.1% and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) gaining 14.7%.
By contrast, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has added 13%, nearly matching Nvidia, while the broader sector tracked by the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXQ#NASDAQ">SOXQ</a>) rose 10%.
This marks a reversal from 2024, when Nvidia soared 179.3%, more than doubling the returns of TSM, which gained 93.8%.
In 2023, Nvidia delivered a staggering 236.5% return, leaving AMD (+116.5%) and Broadcom (+100.1%) in the dust. That level of dominance is now being challenged. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is The AI Leadership Rotating?</h3>
The sector rotation may reflect a broadening investor focus across the AI hardware stack.
While Nvidia continues to dominate AI accelerators, analysts see expanding opportunities in memory, manufacturing, and equipment, where companies like Micron, Lam and KLA are well-positioned.
In a note shared Wednesday, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya estimated that the global AI data center market could grow from about $250 billion today to about $1 trillion by 2030, reflecting a 26% compound annual growth rate.
That growth rate is more than three times faster than overall IT spending, which Arya expects to rise at an 8% pace.
More than $800 billion of the projected $1 trillion market could be allocated to generative AI computing, networking and storage infrastructure.
AI servers are expected to dominate spending, accounting for roughly 80–85% of the total addressable market, or about $700 billion—including approximately $650 billion in accelerators. Networking is projected to capture 10–15%, or $74 billion, while storage will represent around 5%, or $39 billion. 
By 2030, total spending on AI data center systems is forecast to exceed 10% of global IT expenditures and make up more than 80% of all data center infrastructure outlays.
&#8220;We expect every major country/region to invest in creating its independent&nbsp;sovereign&nbsp;AI factory, trained in local language, culture, generating high-tech employment, and serving critical healthcare, defense, industrial, financial and cyber needs,&#8221; Arya said.
According to Bank of America Nvidia is expected to retain more than 80% of the AI accelerator market over time, while AMD is projected to hold around 5%. 
&#8220;Nvidia remains key beneficiary, but the rising tide is also positive Broadcom, AMD, Marvell, optical, foundry, memory, and semicap peers,&#8221; he added. 
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Renowned investor Cathie Wood said Tuesday that growing institutional interest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) would herald the &#8220;next exciting leg&#8221; of the asset&#8217;s growth journey.
What Happened: The CEO of asset management firm&nbsp;ARK Invest was reacting to billionaire hedge fund manager&nbsp;Philippe Laffont&#8217;s views on Bitcoin.
Laffont, founder of tech-focused hedge fund&nbsp;Coatue Management, said in a recent conference that retail investors understood the value of Bitcoin earlier than institutions.
&#8220;It feels like sometimes the institutional investor is wrong and the retail investment is right,&#8221; he stated. &#8220;I don&#8217;t think we can afford to ignore it anymore.&#8221;
Wood noted that ARK Invest had given its clients exposure to the cryptocurrency back in 2015 when it was priced at only $250. 
&#8220;Thanks primarily to retail investors, Bitcoin has appreciated 400-fold. Now that institutions are focused on this new asset class, the next exciting leg of this journey is beginning,&#8221; she added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">In 2015, <a href="https://twitter.com/ARKInvest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ARKInvest</a> provided our clients with exposure to bitcoin at a price of $250. Thanks primarily to retail investors, bitcoin has appreciated 400-fold. Now that institutions are focused on this new asset class, the next exciting leg of this journey is beginning! <a href="https://t.co/NUfDUx3wZe">https://t.co/NUfDUx3wZe</a>
&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1937627307369464217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45335755/cathie-wood-stands-firm-on-bold-700000-bitcoin-prediction-for-investors-says-bull-case-in-the-1-5-million-range">previous interview</a>, Wood had reaffirmed her bullish stance on Bitcoin, predicting that it would hit a minimum of $700,000 in the coming years. This would represent a surge of at least 580% from its current value by 2030.
Why It Matters: Laffont predicted earlier this month that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45942372/anthony-scaramucci-welcomes-philippe-laffonts-bitcoin-advocacy-after-billionaire-hedge-fund-manager-says-apex-crypto-has-become-central-to-investment-portfolios">Bitcoin would become central to investment portfolios</a> in the years to come, joining a growing list of well-known hedge fund managers who have softened their views on the asset.
Institutions have poured over $47 billion in spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds since their debut last year, with BlackRock&#8217;s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) becoming the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency investment vehicle, <a href="https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">according </a>to SoSo Value. 
Meanwhile, Wood remains an outspoken advocate of Bitcoin, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45335755/cathie-wood-stands-firm-on-bold-700000-bitcoin-prediction-for-investors-says-bull-case-in-the-1-5-million-range">forecasting that it will reach $700,000</a> in the coming years, with the bull case in the&nbsp;$1.5 million range.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $106,392.90, up 1.30% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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On Monday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). These trades highlight Ark&#8217;s strategic positioning in the market amidst evolving industry dynamics.
The Circle Internet Trade
Ark Invest executed a notable sell-off of Circle Internet shares across multiple ETFs, including Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>), ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>), and the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>). The sale amounted to a total of 415,844 shares. Circle shares surged more than 9% on Monday, closing at $263.45. At that price, the value of Ark's trade totaled $109.55 million.
This move comes as Circle&#8217;s stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46056731/circle-internet-group-stock-climbs-to-new-highs-whats-going-on">reached new heights</a> following its announcement of a partnership with Fiserv to develop stablecoin-enabled solutions for financial institutions. The collaboration aims to enhance the adoption of stablecoins within the Fiserv ecosystem.
The Robinhood Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund acquired 319,640 shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. Robinhood stock closed at $76.35 on Monday, valuing the transaction at $24.4 million.
This purchase follows a recent trend where a Robinhood director <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46038740/robinhood-director-sells-millions-but-hood-stock-eyes-gains">sold millions</a> in shares, yet the stock continues to show potential for gains. As of June 2025, director Baiju Bhatt sold up to $31 million worth of stock, according to an earlier report. It should be noted, however, that another director, Christopher Payne, purchased nearly $2 million worth of stock in the same period.
The AMD Trade
Ark Invest made a sizable move on AMD, with its ARKF, ARKK, and ARKW funds collectively picking up 130,256 shares. AMD closed at $129.58 on Monday, putting the total value of the trades at $16.9 million.
This decision aligns with recent positive analyst forecasts, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/06/46051985/amd-to-rally-more-than-36-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-monday">predict a potential rally</a> of over 36% for AMD. The stock&#8217;s recent surge is attributed to rumors of a significant &#8220;GPU win&#8221; with Amazon Web Services and a favorable analyst rating update from Piper Sandler.
The TSMC Trade
Ark&#8217;s ARKK and ARKW funds acquired a total of 65,102 shares of TSMC. This move follows a series of analyst upgrades for TSM, driven by its strategic positioning in the semiconductor industry. With TSMC closing at $210.32 on Monday, the trades were worth approximately $13.7 million.
Analysts have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46030897/analysts-keep-boosting-taiwan-semiconductor-stock-heres-why">boosting their ratings</a>, recognizing TSM&#8217;s critical role in the global tech supply chain, as reported by Benzinga.
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<li>ARKW and ARKF added 4,198 shares of Coinbase Global Inc (COIN). The transaction in the platforms that allows for trading in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) was valued at $1.3 million.</li>
<li>ARKF, ARKW and ARKK together purchased 112,658 shares of Shopify Inc. (SHOP).</li>
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Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Cashes Out $109 Million Out Of Circle Internet Stock As Shares Spike, Pivots Into Robinhood And These Chip Stocks

Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), a go-to supplier for chip giants like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and Samsung Electronics Co (OTCPK:SSNLF), just flashed a golden signal on its chart &#8211; a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/golden-cross">technical Golden Cross</a> &#8211; as the stock surged nearly 25% year to date.
For the uninitiated, a Golden Cross occurs when a stock's short-term moving average breaks above its long-term average, hinting at sustained bullish momentum. 
And Lam just did it in style &#8211; its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) has now decisively crossed above its 200-day average, turning heads in the semiconductor corner of Wall Street.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Fab Floors to Stock Floors</h2>
Lam isn't just another tech stock &#8211; it's a critical cog in the global chip machine, making the tools that power deposition and etch processes. That's tech-speak for helping build and carve microscopic chip features layer by layer. With a dominant share in etch and a solid second place in deposition, Lam's gear sits inside the fabs of TSMC, Samsung, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).
Despite a 12% dip over the past month, LRCX is now showing signs of strength. With its price at $90.49, above the 50-day SMA of $79.38 and the 200-day SMA of $77.42, multiple technical signals are flashing green. The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) at 3.33 and RSI (relative strength index) at 62.01 further support a growing bullish trend.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Betting On The Memory Cycle?</h2>
Lam's reliance on memory chipmakers (DRAM and NAND) has made it more cyclical than some peers &#8211; but that's turning into a feature, not a bug. 
As demand rebounds and capex from big players like Samsung and Micron ramps back up, Lam could ride the wave of equipment upgrades and restocking.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Quiet Golden Opportunity</h2>
The Golden Cross may be quiet, but it&#8217;s loud enough for traders and long-term investors to pay attention. With AI, advanced packaging, and chip expansion cycles ramping globally, Lam Research may have just etched a path higher.
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This TSMC, Samsung Supplier Just Made A Golden Cross

South Korea is preparing to confront U.S. officials over potential restrictions on chipmakers operating in China.
What Happened: Ahead of the third round of tariff talks in Washington this week, South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said he will raise industry concerns over possible U.S. curbs that could hurt Korean semiconductor firms in China, reported Reuters.
&#8220;I will pass on the concerns among those in the industry and take utmost care,&#8221; Yeo told reporters before departing for Washington on Sunday.
The talks were originally expected to conclude with a trade agreement by July 8, but Yeo indicated that the deadline may slip due to political and economic uncertainties in the U.S., the report added.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Seoul is currently subject to a 10% blanket tariff, with an additional 25% country-specific duty temporarily suspended for 90 days.
Yeo, who was appointed this month by newly elected President Lee Jae Myung, also plans to meet officials at the White House and U.S. Congress to discuss multiple trade issues, including a U.S. request for South Korea to relax its restrictions on American beef imports.
South Korean chipmakers, including Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) and SK Hynix, rely <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46028133/sk-hynix-gen-memory-big-techs-ai-push-prioritizes-nvidia">heavily on Chinese operations</a> and new U.S. policies could upend their supply chains.
Earlier this month, it was reported SK Hynix has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46028133/sk-hynix-gen-memory-big-techs-ai-push-prioritizes-nvidia">secured custom high-bandwidth</a> memory (HBM) orders from Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) will produce the logic dies for SK Hynix's custom HBM chips. The first offering, the seventh-generation HBM4E, is expected to launch in the second half of 2026.
Last year, it was reported that Chinese tech firms, including Huawei Technologies Co and Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40198085/huawei-and-baidu-increase-samsung-hbm-purchases-as-us-curbs-loom">stockpiling HBM semiconductors</a> from Samsung ahead of potential U.S. export restrictions.
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South Korea May Delay US Trade Deal Over Threats To Its China-Based Chipmakers

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50% for the sixth straight meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling no near-term cuts despite <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/46011739/jerome-powell-led-fed-has-left-interest-rate-unchanged-what-does-it-mean-for-savings-mortgages-credit-cards-and-your-bank-account" rel="noreferrer noopener">mounting pressure from the White House.</a>
Meanwhile, global uncertainty ticked higher as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the U.S. remains open to negotiations with Iran, even as President Donald Trump weighs potential military action—<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46017426/trump-gives-iran-2-weeks-to-strike-a-deal-or-face-us-military-action" rel="noreferrer noopener">promising a decision "within the next two weeks."</a>
Amid these macro headlines, the consumer tech sector pressed on with notable developments.
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Earnings Results
Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.49 per share, topping&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46024923/accenture-new-bookings-fall-in-q3-but-it-raises-profit-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $3.31</a>.
Accenture announced a&nbsp;strategic overhaul of its growth model, effective September 1, 2025, with a sharpened focus on AI.
Technology
Nvidia&nbsp;Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;venture capital arm,&nbsp;NVentures, has joined a $650 million funding round for&nbsp;TerraPower, a nuclear energy company founded by&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;co-founder&nbsp;Bill Gates.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly looking to harness the power of generative artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of the&nbsp;custom chips that power&nbsp;its devices, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010207/apple-hardware-executive-says-iphone-maker-plans-to-use-ai-for-speeding-up-custom-chip-design-high-potential-in-getting-more-design-work-in-less-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to senior executive&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010207/apple-hardware-executive-says-iphone-maker-plans-to-use-ai-for-speeding-up-custom-chip-design-high-potential-in-getting-more-design-work-in-less-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">Johny Srouji</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010207/apple-hardware-executive-says-iphone-maker-plans-to-use-ai-for-speeding-up-custom-chip-design-high-potential-in-getting-more-design-work-in-less-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) announced a&nbsp;$60 billion plan&nbsp;to expand U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing, marking what the company says is the largest investment in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45998624/texas-instruments-announces-60-billion-us-semiconductor-manufacturing-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">foundational chip production in the nation's history.</a>
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)&nbsp;cloud unit is set to launch its second data center in South Korea to capitalize <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46032308/alibaba-expands-ai-cloud-footprint-in-south-korea-with-new-data-hub-launching-in-june" rel="noreferrer noopener">on the generative AI frenzy.</a>
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly in discussions to hire&nbsp;Nat Friedman, former CEO of&nbsp;GitHub, to support <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46010604/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-reportedly-looking-to-hire-former-github-ceo-nat-friedman-and-investor-daniel-gross-as-part-of-aggressive-ai-expansion-strategy" rel="noreferrer noopener">its artificial intelligence efforts</a>.
The&nbsp;Trump Organization&nbsp;is&nbsp;entering the wireless industry&nbsp;with plans to launch a smartphone called the &#8220;T-1 Phone,&#8221; priced at $499 and promoted as being manufactured in the U.S.—a promise experts say may <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45990957/trump-mobile-plans-to-launch-499-t-1-phone-made-in-the-usa-but-expert-says-you-dont-have-the-employees-that-can-do-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">not hold up under scrutiny.</a>
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Softbank Group Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>)&nbsp;founder&nbsp;Masayoshi Son is spearheading an alliance with&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), proposing a $1 trillion industrial complex in Arizona.
OpenAI chief executive&nbsp;Sam Altman says he &#8220;didn&#8217;t think Elon was going to abuse his power in the government to unfairly compete&#8221; but now believes he was wrong after Tesla&#8217;s founder allegedly tried to derail OpenAI&#8217;s $500 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46023822/sam-altman-says-he-didnt-think-elon-musk-would-abuse-government-power-tesla-ceo-hits-back-with-scam-altman-jibe" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Stargate&#8221; data-center deal.</a>
Automobiles
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly working on a 6-seater <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46020870/elon-musks-tesla-to-expand-model-y-lineup-with-new-6-seater-version-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">variant of the Model Y crossover SUV.</a>
Tesla will shut down production at the Texas Gigafactory, which manufactures the Cybertruck and the Model Y, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45989148/tesla-will-shut-down-production-at-the-texas-gigafactory-over-the-4th-of-july-weekend" rel="noreferrer noopener">over the Independence Day weekend.</a>
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) has recalled more than 197,000 vehicles in the latest recall over an issue affecting the backseat occupants, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46012477/ford-recalls-over-197000-vehicles-for-backseat-issue-that-could-trap-occupants-in-emergency-situations" rel="noreferrer noopener">where they may remain locked inside the vehicle.</a>
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On Friday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, with a particular focus on the tech and hospitality sectors.
The most prominent trades of the day involved shares of Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>), and Veracyte Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>). Meanwhile, Ark Invest sold off shares of Circle Internet Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NASDAQ">CRCL</a>), DoorDash Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NYSE">DASH</a>) and Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>)
The ABNB Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>) fund purchased 162,255 shares of Airbnb, a move that signals confidence in the hospitality industry&#8217;s recovery. The value of this trade, based on the closing price of the day, is around $21.73 million.
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The AMD Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) funds bought a total of 189,060 shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. This investment comes amidst growing interest in the tech sector. The value of this trade, calculated from the closing price of the day, is around $24.25 million.
The SHOP Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKF and ARKK funds acquired a total of 166,093 shares of Shopify. This purchase underscores Ark Invest&#8217;s belief in the continued growth of e-commerce platforms. The value of this trade, based on the closing price of the day, is around $17.67 million.
The CRCL Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKF, ARKK, and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) funds sold a total of 615,175 shares of Circle Internet Group Inc. This decision follows <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/06/45964983/cathie-woods-monday-shuffle-buys-nvidia-sells-meta-ark-also-dumps-hot-circle-stock">Ark Invest&#8217;s earlier move</a> to offload shares of the company. The value of this trade, calculated from the closing price of the day, is around $147.81 million.
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<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought 92785 shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought 218,039 shares of Robinhood Markets Inc.</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought 23963 shares of Veracyte Inc.</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKF and ARKW funds bought a total of 21287 shares of DoorDash Inc.</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) fund sold 13154 shares of Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.</li>
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Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Adds Airbnb, AMD, Shopify To Portfolio, Slashes Stake In Circle Internet

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Semiconductor ETFs</a> were shaken on Friday after a report from The Wall Street Journal indicated that the Trump administration is likely to reimpose stricter trade restrictions on China, a step that promises to revive the U.S.-China tech skirmishes at exactly the wrong time, as the AI-driven chip rally was taking off.
The <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/u-s-prepares-action-targeting-allies-chip-plants-in-china-10ab18a8">report </a>states that U.S. Commerce Department official Jeffrey Kessler warned global chipmakers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix (OTCPK: HXSCF) that their existing waivers, which allow them to run chip factories in China with access to American-made equipment, may be revoked at any time. Although a Commerce Department spokesperson later said that chipmakers can continue to remain in China, the threat&#8217;s chilling effect was swift.
TSMC dropped as much as 2.5%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) declined some 2%. NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) dropped more than 1.15%. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46035836/nvidia-broadcom-marvell-and-other-chip-stocks-fall-on-unexpected-us-move">Equipment companies were not spared</a>: Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) lost more than 1.5%.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Fallout: SMH, SOXX, SOXQ In The Crosshairs</h1>
ETF investors weren&#8217;t immune to the bloodbath. Large chip ETFs such as the 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>) plunged, dragged down by their significant exposures to Nvidia, TSMC, ASML, and other U.S. chip equipment giants.
SMH has more than 21% in Nvidia,11.5% of its holdings in TSMC and substantial positions in both ASML and Applied Materials.
SOXX, which follows the PHLX Semiconductor Index, is also exposed to U.S.-based chipmakers which might feel the downstream effect of tighter curbs.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead: Winners, Losers — And Hedged Plays</h1>
The potential policy change also brings new issues for supply chain resilience and whether deglobalization themes will gain momentum. Investors can start rotating into ETFs with greater U.S.-exposure or into funds that track beneficiaries of reshoring, including:
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXL#NASDAQ">FTXL</a>), which veers towards domestic chipmakers.
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COWZ#BATS">COWZ</a>), now used more as a defensive equity holding that avoids semis.
SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIMS#NYSE">SIMS</a>) and others with little China-exposure chip-related holdings.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Conclusion</h1>
Although the suggested curbs are not yet agreed and finalized, the reaction in the market highlights how sensitive semiconductor assets are to policy changes. For AI-fueled chip wave ETF investors, this may be a wake-up call, one where geopolitics is as powerful as earnings or the cycle of innovation.
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TSMC, ASML, Nvidia Drag Down Chip ETFs Amid Trump-Era Policy Revival

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chip-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">Semiconductor chip stocks</a>, including Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), are trading lower on Friday.
The fall comes amid reports indicating Washinton&#8217;s plans to end waivers for chipmakers to send American technology to China, the Wall Street Journal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/u-s-prepares-action-targeting-allies-chip-plants-in-china-10ab18a8" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> Friday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
The stock movement bears testimony to the interconnectivity of the semiconductor ecosystem, which includes semiconductor companies and suppliers of materials, equipment, and specialized services.
So far, chipmakers Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>),&nbsp;SK Hynix, and Taiwan Semiconductor could ship American chip-making equipment to their factories in China without applying for a separate license.
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Jeffrey Kessler, head of the Commerce Department, told the chipmakers about Washington&#8217;s plans to cancel those waivers, WSJ reported. They said Kessler described the action as part of the Trump administration&#8217;s crackdown on critical U.S. technology going to China.
Last week, President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;confirmed&nbsp;the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45924007/arm-ceo-warns-chip-sanctions-on-china-are-counterproductive-for-usa" rel="noreferrer noopener">China trade deal</a> after two days of negotiations in London. The U.S. said it will continue applying 55% tariffs on selected Chinese imports, while China will impose a 10% tariff rate on U.S. goods.
Earlier, Arm CEO&nbsp;Rene Haas&nbsp;had condemned the&nbsp;U.S. sanctions on&nbsp;China in tandem with&nbsp;Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, citing the compromise of overall technological advances and impact on consumers and companies.
Haas discussed the repercussions of restricting access to technology in the ecosystem&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-12/arm-ceo-sides-with-nvidia-against-us-export-limits-on-china?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> Bloomberg last week at the Founders Forum Global conference in Oxford.
Haas said Chinese competitors have evolved, citing Huawei Tech as an example.&nbsp;The Trump administration blacklisted Huawei in 2019, citing national security threats.
In April, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on exports of data center processors to Chinese customers, which cost Nvidia about $8 billion in Chinese revenue during its second fiscal quarter.
Price Action: NVDA stock traded lower by 1.03% to $144 at the last check Friday. AVGO is down 1.05%. ARM is down 0.80%.
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Nvidia, Broadcom, Marvell And Other Chip Stocks Fall On Unexpected US Move

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TSM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 59 uncommon options trades for Taiwan Semiconductor.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 44% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 26 are puts, for a total amount of $2,596,785, and 33 are calls, for a total amount of $1,994,211.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $155.0 to $240.0 for Taiwan Semiconductor over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Taiwan Semiconductor's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Taiwan Semiconductor's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $155.0 to $240.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750442441_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.92</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$586.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$1.29</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$269.4K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$247.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>384</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$1.87</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$199.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$192.7K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>302</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Taiwan Semiconductor</h3>
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with mid-60s market share in 2024. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public in Taiwan in 1994 and as an ADR in the US 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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Taiwan Semiconductor, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 9,988,363, the price of TSM is down by -1.97%, reaching $209.3.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 27 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Taiwan Semiconductor</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $247.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Taiwan Semiconductor, targeting a price of $240. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on Taiwan Semiconductor with a target price of $255. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Taiwan Semiconductor, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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A Closer Look at Taiwan Semiconductor's Options Market Dynamics

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 16.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.88%. Currently, Taiwan Semiconductor has a market capitalization of $1.09 trillion. 
Buying $100 In TSM: If an investor had bought $100 of TSM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $374.55 today based on a price of $209.75 for TSM at the time of writing.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750434312_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Taiwan Semiconductor 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

AllianceBernstein is making a deeper foray into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF </a>business with the introduction of its newest product, the AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMOP#NYSE">EMOP</a>), which seeks to exploit the long-term growth potential of emerging economies.
The launch of EMOP brings AllianceBernstein&#8217;s ETF lineup to 18.
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By mashing up bottom-up fundamentals and top-down consciousness, the portfolio managers of the fund handpick stocks possessing decent fundamentals and good valuations. The likes of Samsung, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.- ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Tencent Holdings ADR (OTCPK: TCEHY), and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) are part of the heavyweight names, and represent a tilt towards tech-inspired growth stories.
The fund is unconstrained by market cap or sector, leaving it free to shift as opportunities (or threats) change, whether that entails doubling up on high-conviction wagers or navigating defensively in troubled areas.
At a 0.70% expense ratio, EMOP aims to become an investment vehicle for diversified equity exposure outside the U.S. The launch also marks AllianceBernstein&#8217;s wider strategic move into actively managed ETFs, a space that has gained favor amid an ever-more uncertain macro backdrop.
Noel Archard, global head of ETFs &amp; Portfolio Solutions at AllianceBernstein, said EMOP is intended to give investors valuable access to these vibrant economies.
With global investors contemplating softening developed markets and geopolitical risk, active emerging market strategies such as EMOP can offer a tactical advantage, melding growth exposure to the flexibility to act when markets move.
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'U.S. Prepares Action Targeting Allies' Chip Plants in China'- WSJ

SK Hynix has won <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chip-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">custom high-bandwidth memory</a> (HBM) orders from Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>). This marks a growing demand as big tech shifts away from general-purpose memory to optimize the performance of its AI services.
HBM chips are&nbsp;a type of computer memory designed for high-performance computing, particularly in graphics processing and AI.&nbsp;They achieve high bandwidth and efficiency by stacking multiple DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) dies vertically, connected via&nbsp;through-silicon vias (TSVs),&nbsp;and using a wide interface.&nbsp;
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Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)&nbsp;will make logic dies for SK Hynix&#8217;s custom HBM.
The South Korean chip supplier prioritized delivery of its leading client, Nvidia, because it was unable to acclimate to the demand frenzy from Big Tech giants, the Korea Economic Daily <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-chipmakers/newsView/ked202506190003" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Thursday.
SK Hynix&#8217;s first custom HBM will be its seventh generation or HBM4E, likely for launch in the second half of 2026.
An <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40198085/huawei-and-baidu-increase-samsung-hbm-purchases-as-us-curbs-loom" rel="noreferrer noopener">August 2024 report</a> indicated that Chinese technology companies, including&nbsp;Huawei Technologies Co&nbsp;and&nbsp;Baidu Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), were hoarding HBM semiconductors from&nbsp;Samsung Electronics&nbsp;in anticipation of potential U.S. export restrictions on the chips.
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SK Hynix To Supply Next-Gen Memory For Big Tech's AI Push, Prioritizes Nvidia Amid Supply Crunch

SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) founder Masayoshi Son is spearheading an alliance with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), proposing a $1 trillion industrial complex in Arizona.
 Son intends to double down on the robotics and artificial intelligence infrastructure with this project.
What Happened: The proposed mega project aims to position the US as a global hub of robotics and hardware manufacturing, according to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/softbanks-son-pitches-1-trillion-us-ai-hub-tsmc-trump-team-bloomberg-news-2025-06-20/">a</a> Bloomberg report.
This project is separate from the Stargate project, a joint venture led by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>).
The company&#8217;s latest Arizona plan would go beyond data centers and focus on AI-enabled manufacturing and robotics, expanding its footprint from digital infrastructure to physical AI deployment.
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Why It Matters: Softbank is determined to have the Taiwanese company on board for the project, as per Bloomberg's report.
SoftBank seeks to leverage the Trump administration's interest in developing domestic high-tech manufacturing with federal and state tax incentives to encourage investment in the proposed Arizona industrial complex.
With the tussle between the U.S.–China tech intensifying and the semiconductor supply chain being erratic in the current tariff war, Son's $1 trillion bet could be a game-changer for the US. But convincing the investors and policymakers and the lack of interest indicated by the TSMC, could be a hindrance.   
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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Proposes $1 Trillion Robotics And AI Hub In Arizona With TSMC

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>129.0K</td>
<td>135.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>26.7K</td>
<td>35.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$68.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$51.2K</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRDO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$68.9K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$101.2K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$162.50</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>892</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 call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 286 contract(s) at a $145.00 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 $35.4K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 129086 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 425 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $117.0 per contract. There were 26741 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35376 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 129 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 4031 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8183 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 118 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.8K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 2988 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.2K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 14951 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3377 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRDO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.9K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 3296 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2812 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 168 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 1651 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1929 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on June 27, 2025. Parties traded 340 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 3811 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1916 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.2K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 7623 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 53 contract(s) at a $162.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $970.0 per contract. There were 1211 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 892 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The global market for humanoid robots is set to soar, with a UBS report predicting a significant increase in their numbers by 2050. This forecast is expected to have a substantial impact on various industries.
What Happened: A recent report by UBS, led by analysts in China, suggests that the number of humanoid robots in operation will reach 2 million by 2035 and a staggering 300 million by 2050. This surge is anticipated to address labor shortages and cater to aging populations, <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/300-million-humanoid-robots-are-coming-and-here-are-the-companies-that-will-benefit-04c36ae8?mod=home_ln">MarketWatch</a> reported.
The report projects the market could reach $30 billion to $50 billion by 2035, and soar to between $1.4 trillion and $1.7 trillion by 2050, encompassing expenditures on components, manufacturing, software, data, and services. 
By 2050, 86 million humanoid robots could add $400 billion to global automation revenue and $7 billion to rare-earth revenue, with costs expected to drop over 70% due to scale and supply chain gains.
UBS analyst Phyllis Wang emphasized the potential of humanoid robots for everyday use but noted that their widespread adoption could take over five years.
Several industries are expected to benefit from this projected surge in humanoid robots, including global automation, auto parts, semiconductor, battery companies, and rare-earth refiners. UBS has identified companies such as NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Honeywell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), TSMC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NASDAQ">TSM</a>), ]Cognex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGNX#NASDAQ">CGNX</a>), Amphenol NYSE: (APH) and several Chinese companies as potential beneficiaries.
Even Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which is not rated as a buy by UBS, is expected to benefit from this.
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Why It Matters: This prediction aligns with recent developments in the robotics industry. In May 2025, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45495742/nvidia-unveils-ai-tools-for-humanoid-robots-launches-next-tech-era">NVIDIA unveiled AI tools</a> to accelerate humanoid robot development, which were adopted by several robotics developers, while, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/05/45710538/elon-musk-says-humanoid-robots-will-start-impacting-countries-gdps-in-4-to-5-years-robot-cars-even-sooner-in-just-1-to-2-years">Elon Musk predicted</a> that humanoid robots would start impacting countries&#8217; GDPs in 4 to 5 years.
Furthermore, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45185633/ups-explores-humanoid-robots-as-figure-ai-secures-675m-from-jeff-bezos-openai-and-intel-targeting-9b-revenue-by-2029">UPS explored humanoid robots</a> for its logistics infrastructure as Figure AI secured $675M from tech giants, targeting $9B revenue by 2029.
Meanwhile, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), are also reportedly preparing to go head-to-head in the race to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43759759/apple-and-meta-in-race-to-develop-ai-powered-humanoid-robots"> humanoid robots</a>.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:27 AMJun 11, 2025	CALL	$150.00	Oct 17, 2025	113	415	132	110	377	SWEEP	BULLISH
02:55 PMJun 10, 2025	PUT	$140.00	Nov 21, 2025	148	3203	3200	72	4456	TRADE	BEARISH
10:31 AMJun 10, 2025	CALL	$180.00	Mar 20, 2026	267	400	400	36	1116	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:02 PMJun 09, 2025	CALL	$190.00	Jul 18, 2025	22	251	235	10	2638	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:28 AMJun 09, 2025	CALL	$250.00	Jun 18, 2026	357	351	350	9	3969	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:56 AMJun 09, 2025	CALL	$202.50	Jun 13, 2025	-13	16804	1016	1160	1449	SWEEP	BULLISH
12:35 PMJun 06, 2025	PUT	$200.00	Jan 16, 2026	204	399	393	9	4689	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:53 AMJun 06, 2025	CALL	$190.00	Jun 20, 2025	-6	1113	1000	13	8721	TRADE	BULLISH
11:16 AMJun 04, 2025	CALL	$300.00	Jan 16, 2026	204	2670	2500	109	2450	TRADE	NEUTRAL