Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jun 20 $180 Puts at the Ask: 800 vs 11213 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jun 20 $180 Puts at the Ask: 800 @ $8.3 vs 11213 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$198.915

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Aug 15 $165 Puts at the Bid: 800 vs 1277 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Aug 15 $165 Puts at the Bid: 800 @ $6.67 vs 1277 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$198.775

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jun 20 $180 Puts at the Bid: 2000 vs 11213 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jun 20 $180 Puts at the Bid: 2000 @ $8.2 vs 11213 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$198.87

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jul 18 $150 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 100 vs 693 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jul 18 $150 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 100 @ $54.437 vs 693 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$199.08

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Mar 21 $200 Puts at the Ask: 1000 vs 11600 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Mar 21 $200 Puts at the Ask: 1000 @ $7.85 vs 11600 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$200.89

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Nov 21 $180 Puts at the Bid: 1000 vs 0 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Nov 21 $180 Puts at the Bid: 1000 @ $14.51 vs 0 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$201.26

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Mar 21 $190 Puts at the Ask: 3000 vs 7340 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] 

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Mar 21 $190 Puts at the Ask: 3000 @ $4.05 vs 7340 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open [est] Ref=$201.15

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Apr 17 $200 Calls Sweep (18) near the Ask: 445 vs 3870 OI

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Apr 17 $200 Calls Sweep (18) near the Ask: 445 @ $16.234 vs 3870 OI; Ref=$203.94

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $170 Puts at the Bid: 1100 vs 5130 OI

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $170 Puts at the Bid: 1100 @ $13.82 vs 5130 OI; Ref=$198.66

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Sep 19 $170 Puts at the Bid: 1000 vs 4258 OI

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Sep 19 $170 Puts at the Bid: 1000 @ $9.66 vs 4258 OI; Ref=$198.58

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $280 Calls at the Bid: 400 vs 348 OI

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $280 Calls at the Bid: 400 @ $23.3 vs 348 OI; Ref=$199.43

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $180 Puts at the Bid: 290 vs 2861 OI

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jan, 2026 $180 Puts at the Bid: 290 @ $17.4 vs 2861 OI; Ref=$200.15

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jul 18 $150 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 100 vs 475 OI

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jul 18 $150 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 100 @ $57.073 vs 475 OI; Ref=$201.12

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jul 18 $150 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 100 vs 475 OI

Taiwan Semiconductor Option Alert: Jul 18 $150 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 100 @ $55.526 vs 475 OI; Ref=$199.49

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) 주식

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR-SP ADR

Taiwan Semiconductor

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 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.

Tim Cook Hints At Possible MacBook Air Update Amid ‘Something In The Air’ Buzz

News

Tech

AAPL

지난주는 애플(NASDAQ:AAPL)에 있어 중요한 리더십 변화, 새로운 제품 기능 그리고 여러 가지 도전에 직면한 사건들이 많았다. 이 기술 대기업은 시장 내 입지를 강화하고 새로운 문제에 대응하기 위해 여러 가지 조치를 취하고 있다. 주말 동안의 주요 소식을 정리해 보았다.

주간 주요 애플 뉴스: 애플의 리더십 재편, 새로운 기능 도입, 시리 위기 대처 등

Tel,Aviv,,Israel,-,March,30,,2016:,Intel,Logo,On

AVGO

INTC

NVDA

대만 반도체 제조(NYSE:TSM)의 전 임원이 인텔(NASDAQ:INTC)이 따라잡기에는 너무 멀리 뒤쳐져 있으며, 세계 최고의 반도체 파운드리와 경쟁하려고 하기보다 성숙한 프로세스 칩에 집중해야 한다고 말했다.

인텔은 TSMC의 최첨단 칩과 경쟁을 그만두고 성숙한 노드 거인들과 합병 추구해야: 전 TSMC COO

Las,Vegas,,Nv,-??,May,6,,2014:,Ceo,Vmware,Pat

팻 겔싱어 전 인텔(NASDAQ:INTC) CEO는 미국의 반도체 제조 지배력 회복 계획에는 대규모 투자 이상의 핵심 혁신이 필요하다고 말했다.

인텔 전 CEO 팻 겔싱어 &#34;트럼프 관세는 미국 반도체 산업 부활에 도움되지만...&#34;

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

Tesmec SpA

Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

Leverage Shares 2X Long TSM Daily ETF

Tsumura & Co

GraniteShares 2x Long TSM Daily ETF

TAIWAN SEMICNDCTR MFG by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares

Tidal Trust II YieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF

Direxion Daily TSM Bear 1X Shares

The past week has been eventful for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), with significant leadership changes, new product features, and challenges on multiple fronts. The tech giant has been making moves to strengthen its position in the market and address emerging issues. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories from the weekend.
Apple Promotes Vanessa Trigub in Major Retail Executive Move
Apple is reportedly reshuffling its leadership, promoting Vanessa Trigub to the newly created position of vice president of stores and retail operations. This move is seen as part of Apple&#8217;s long-term succession planning for senior vice president Deirdre O&#8217;Brien.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44509405/after-siri-leadership-change-apple-makes-another-major-executive-move-in-retail-report">Read the full article here.</a>
Apple Watch Update: Alarms to Ring in Silent Mode
The upcoming watchOS 11.4 update will introduce a much-requested feature to the Apple Watch, allowing alarms to sound even when Silent Mode is on. This could be a game-changer for heavy sleepers.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44468709/apple-watch-update-will-allow-alarms-to-ring-in-silent-mode-enough-to-wake-up-heavy-sleepers">Read the full article here.</a>
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iPhone 18 to Feature 2nm A20 Chip from Taiwan Semiconductor
Apple&#8217;s forthcoming iPhone 18 lineup is expected to be powered by Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) 2nm A20 chip, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This could give the iPhone 18 series a significant performance boost.
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Apple Faces Siri AI Crisis, Security Flaws, and China Sales Woes
The past week has been a rollercoaster for Apple, with the company facing challenges ranging from internal turmoil to security oversights. Amid these issues, CEO Tim Cook is reportedly making strategic changes to revive the struggling Siri assistant.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44449789/apples-siri-ai-crisis-security-flaws-and-china-sales-woes-this-week-in-appleverse">Read the full article here.</a>
Tim Cook Bets on Mike Rockwell to Revive Siri
In a bid to revive the struggling Siri assistant, CEO Tim Cook has reportedly moved Mike Rockwell into a new leadership role overseeing Siri. This move comes amid mounting pressure from investors and competitors.
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A former executive at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) said Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is too far behind to catch up—and should focus on mature process chips instead of trying to rival the world's top chip foundry.
What Happened: At a book launch event in Taiwan earlier this week, Chiang Shang-Yi, TSMC's former co-chief operating officer, delivered a blunt assessment of Intel's current position in the chip industry, <a href="https://udn.com/news/story/7240/8637258">reported</a> China's United Daily News.
Chiang, who played a critical role in building TSMC into a global semiconductor powerhouse, said Intel was once the "king" of the industry—but is now a "nobody."
He warned that Intel's efforts to compete with TSMC in advanced chip manufacturing, such as the 2-nanometer node, are futile, and urged the company to consider acquiring or merging with companies that specialize in mature manufacturing processes.
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"Intel should merge with a mature process chipmaker," he said, without naming specific targets.
However, he alluded to two potential candidates that industry watchers believe could be Taiwan's United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) or U.S.-based GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>), both of which produce chips using older, more stable technologies at scale.
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Why It's Important: Chiang's comments come as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44532562/intel-board-shake-up-continues-as-three-directors-exit-amid-leadership-overhaul-under-ceo-lip-bu-tan">Intel undergoes a major turnaround</a> under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, with a focus on achieving manufacturing parity with TSMC and building out its foundry business.
The company is racing to commercialize its 18A process technology and secure contracts <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">from major clients like</a> Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Earlier, it was reported that Intel&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44532855/intels-superfluid-cooling-tech-possibly-suitable-for-nvidias-gb300-chips-says-expert-amid-intcs-efforts-to-secure-commitments-for-foundry-services">SuperFluid cooling technology</a> is gaining attention for its potential application in Nvidia&#8217;s AI servers.
Price Action: Intel&#8217;s shares closed at $22.71 on Friday, reflecting a 3.85% decline. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped an additional 0.44%. Year to date, Intel has risen 12.31%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings give Intel (INTC) a 3.11% growth rating. Want to see how it compares to TSMC and other companies? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC">Click here for the full breakdown</a>.
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Intel Should Stop Competing With TSMC's Cutting-Edge Chips And Merge With Mature Node Giants, Says TSMC Veteran Chiang Shang-Yi

Looking into the current session, Taiwan Semiconductor Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) shares are trading at $165.13, after a 1.85% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 8.47%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 16.79%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743192028_0_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 127.6 in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, Taiwan Semiconductor Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 24.59. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743192028_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Markets

A Look Into Taiwan Semiconductor Inc's Price Over Earnings

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is experiencing profound strategic shifts under the guidance of its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. As the company reorganizes its executive ranks and streamlines its chip manufacturing focus, investors looking for exposure to Intel shares might find ETFs an attractive way to take advantage of these changes. Three <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs with significant Intel stock holdings</a> that could gain from the company&#8217;s shift are outlined below.
iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>)
The iShares Semiconductor ETF is among the most widely held ETFs to track the semiconductor sector, with a high concentration in top chipmakers such as Intel. Based on its most recent holdings, Intel accounts for a decent percentage of the fund&#8217;s assets, making SOXX an excellent vehicle for investors who are optimistic about Intel&#8217;s foundry growth and cooling technology innovations.
Intel&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44532855/intels-superfluid-cooling-tech-possibly-suitable-for-nvidias-gb300-chips-says-expert-amid-intcs-efforts-to-secure-commitments-for-foundry-services">SuperFluid cooling technology has drawn attention</a> for possible applications in Nvidia&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI chips, indicating a vital spot in the AI-fueled semiconductor space. If Intel manages to make Nvidia a foundry customer, SOXX might experience additional growth fueled by Intel&#8217;s strategic shift.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>)
VanEck Semiconductor ETF offers focused exposure to semiconductor leaders, including shares of Intel. The fund is a good choice for investors who want to ride the tide of Intel&#8217;s foundry plans and next-generation packaging technologies that will challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Intel is accelerating its 18A process node and securing United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) for late 2026 production collaborations. This may cause SMH investors to eventually realize an upside if the moves win over heavy-duty tech customers such as Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>)
The SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF has a similar equal-weighted strategy to semiconductor stocks, with broad-based sector exposure without compromising on its holdings of Intel stock. Investors get a chance to bet on Intel&#8217;s turnaround while hedging single-stock risk, via this ETF.
Intel&#8217;s leadership restructuring, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44532562/intel-board-shake-up-continues-as-three-directors-exit-amid-leadership-overhaul-under-ceo-lip-bu-tan">three members stepping down</a>, indicates that the company is leaning more toward <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44355124/intels-new-ceo-charts-bold-revival-plan-warns-of-tough-decisions-ahead-reports">Tan&#8217;s vision of maximizing chip design</a> and manufacturing. ETFs like XSD could benefit from Intel&#8217;s potential recovery in the semiconductor space.
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Sector ETFs

ETFs

iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund

SOXX

Big Moves At Intel: These 3 ETFs Stand To Benefit

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated 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>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$222.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$562.1K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>19.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$33.50</td>
<td>$68.7K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>727</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $222.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 10184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 3556 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 175 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1519 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $562.1K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 14074 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5002 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 684 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $102.0 per contract. There were 5342 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3194 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $113.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.8K, with a price of $274.0 per contract. There were 3490 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3155 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $88.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 1166 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2475 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 294 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 19506 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1998 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NN#NASDAQ">NN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 658 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 5125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1471 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 8797 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1256 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 290 contract(s) at a $33.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.7K, with a price of $237.0 per contract. There were 37 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 727 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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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmaker" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leading chipmakers and packagers</a>, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), have slowed the pace of their expansions in Japan and Malaysia due to weaker demand for older chips and tariff uncertainties, Nikkei Asia <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/TSMC-Intel-and-other-top-chipmakers-slow-Japan-Malaysia-expansions" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Friday.
Chip packagers Advanced Semiconductor Engineering and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) also halted their Malaysian expansions as numerous chip suppliers pivoted their investment strategies.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42843001/taiwan-semiconductor-ramps-up-production-in-japan-us-and-germany-to-diversify-away-from-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">January reports claimed</a> Taiwan Semiconductor was set for&nbsp;full-capacity production&nbsp;in the U.S. and Germany after commercializing its debut Japanese chip plant in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, last December.
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In 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor had 67% of the global market share in contracted semiconductor manufacturing and ~80% in advanced technology products.
Taiwan Semiconductor Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei&nbsp;had emphasized&nbsp;that its latest <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44300468/rise-of-deepseek-and-trump-tariff-threats-hurt-taiwan-stocks-including-taiwan-semiconductor" rel="noreferrer noopener">$100 billion investment plan</a> (on top of the $65 billion already committed) came from customer demand for its chips, which are critical for powering everything from the latest artificial intelligence systems to smartphones. Wei also emphasized that the chipmaker remains committed to its target of building 11 production lines in Taiwan in 2025.
Since his presidential campaign, President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;has verbally attacked Taiwan&#8217;s near-dominance in advanced chip manufacturing and threatened tariffs on chip imports, prompting Taiwan Semiconductor to boost U.S. investments.
Additionally, the U.S. Chips Program Office faces a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44106029/taiwan-semiconductor-intel-navigate-shift-as-trump-looks-to-slash-chips-act-workforce-by-40" rel="noreferrer noopener">40% staff cut</a> as Trump&#8217;s strategy shifts from Biden&#8217;s semiconductor investment approach.
HSBC analysts told Bloomberg how the AI frenzy, market volatility, and uncertainty prompted investors to shift focus to non-tech.
The emergence of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which claimed to create AI models at a fraction of rivals&#8217; cost, have also added&nbsp;to investor anxiety.
Intel is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly strategizing to</a> drive its chip design and broaden its foundry business, with the potential of securing clients such as&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO).
Price Action: TSM stock is down 0.26% at $167.80 premarket at last check Friday.
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Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) SuperFluid cooling tech could be useful for Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell Ultra GB300 chips, which were launched during its GTC conference.
What Happened: Team Blue&#8217;s SuperFluid, launched in 2023, is positioned to capture a significant share of the burgeoning cooling market for Nvidia&#8217;s upcoming AI servers.
According to Beth Kindig, a tech analyst at I/O Fund, Intel&#8217;s SuperFluid liquid cooling technology has reportedly undergone verification testing demonstrating its ability to manage thermal dissipation of up to 1,500 watts.
This performance benchmark suggests that SuperFluid could be a viable cooling solution for Nvidia&#8217;s GB300 AI processor, which is anticipated to consume up to 1,400 watts of power.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Intel's <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24INTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$INTC</a> SuperFluid cooling tech is said to have been verified to address thermal challenges of up to 1,500W in AI chips, making the tech possibly suitable for Nvidia's <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NVDA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$NVDA</a> GB300, which consumes up to 1,400W. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AMD&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AMD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DELL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DELL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SMCI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SMCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VRT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$VRT</a>
&mdash; Beth Kindig (@Beth_Kindig) <a href="https://twitter.com/Beth_Kindig/status/1905344543198675163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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At its GTC conference on March 18th, Nvidia unveiled its next-generation AI GPUs, outlining a timeline for their release: the Blackwell Ultra GB300, scheduled for the second half of this year; the Vera Rubin, expected in the latter half of next year; and the Rubin Ultra, targeted for the second half of 2027.
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Why It Matters: Apart from its SuperFluid cooling tech, Intel is also reportedly undertaking a strategic overhaul of its chip design and expanding its foundry services, aiming to attract Nvidia and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) as clients.
UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">predicts Intel&#8217;s</a> new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will focus on design and foundry, with Intel potentially securing Nvidia as a foundry client for gaming chips, despite power concerns. 
Arcuri also reports Intel is advancing its 18A process and aiming to challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) with packaging innovations.
Intel&#8217;s partnership with United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>), targeting late 2026 production, could position them as a second high-voltage FinFET supplier after TSMC, potentially attracting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Price Action: INTC rose 0.85% on Thursday, and it was down 0.38% in premarket on Friday. The stock has risen 16.82% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it is 46.52% lower over the year.
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was down 0.21% at $480.62 in premarket trade.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings indicate a poor price trend in the short and medium term. While the stock's value ranking is strong, ranking in the 71.24th percentile, it had weak growth and momentum rankings, the details for which are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/INTC"> available here.</a>
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Its consensus price target was $26.12, with a ‘sell' rating, based on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC/analyst-ratings">32 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>. The price targets ranged from a low of $20 to a high of $40. The latest ratings from BofA Securities, Cantor Fitzgerald, and JP Morgan averaged $25.67, implying a 9.13% upside.
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Intel's SuperFluid Cooling Tech 'Possibly Suitable For Nvidia's GB300' Chips, Says Expert Amid INTC's Efforts To Secure Commitments For Foundry Services

Taiwanese authorities are investigating whether <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38751498/chinas-top-chipmaker-smic-sees-profit-margin-plummet-to-15-year-low-amid-us-export-controls">China's largest chipmaker</a>, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC), used a shell company posing as a Samoan company to lure tech talent from the island's semiconductor sector.
What Happened: Taiwan's Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau said on Friday that SMIC had allegedly established a subsidiary in Hsinchu County—home to leading chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)—under the guise of being registered in Samoa, reported Reuters.
Authorities say the covert operation was part of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41208014/absolutely-impossible-for-china-to-become-taiwans-motherland-says-president-lai-ching-te-amid-rising">broader effort by Chinese firms</a> to poach Taiwanese engineers and acquire advanced chipmaking know-how.
According to the bureau, SMIC was one of several firms targeted in a major crackdown earlier this month.
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Investigators deployed 180 agents to raid 11 companies suspected of illegal recruitment practices, searching 34 premises and questioning 90 individuals.
Since launching a task force in 2020, the bureau says it has investigated over 100 cases related to talent poaching.
"The high-tech industry is the lifeblood of our nation's economy," the bureau said in a statement. "Companies with semiconductor technology and the related industrial chain are the ‘mountains protecting the country' to maintain our economic strength."
Why It's Important: The investigation into SMIC comes amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and China.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Taiwan is <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44189169/taiwan-mulls-travel-warnings-for-pro-china-nations-amid-beijings-crackdown-on-independence-supporters-report">considering issuing travel advisories</a> for its citizens visiting countries closely aligned with China, such as Laos and Cambodia, in response to Beijing&#8217;s crackdown on Taiwan independence supporters.
Last month, China accused Taiwan of attempting to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43966206/china-warns-tsmc-could-become-united-states-semiconductor-manufacturing-co-as-trump-pushes-us-chipmaking">surrender its semiconductor industry</a> to the U.S. for political support.
Meanwhile, TSMC's $165 billion U.S. expansion, driven by geopolitical pressure and supply chain security, has raised concerns in Taiwan about the potential risks of <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44486436/tsmcs-165-billion-bet-on-us-chip-manufacturing-raises-alarms-in-taiwan-amid-china-threat-experts-warn-taipei-must-plan-beyond-its-silicon-shield">over-reliance on foreign markets</a>.
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China's Top Chipmaker SMIC Accused Of Poaching Taiwan's Engineers Via Samoan Front Company

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>89.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$91.4K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$113.7K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>960</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>662</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>493</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 273 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $144.0 per contract. There were 20001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89614 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $325.00 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 $91.4K, with a price of $451.0 per contract. There were 6624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9877 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8360 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 15 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $23.50 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 $47.5K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 2317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3671 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $135.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 3045 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2034 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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 85 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $485.0 per contract. There were 8482 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1626 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 141 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.6K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 1899 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 391 contract(s) at a $240.00 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 $113.7K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 9921 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 960 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $918.0 per contract. There were 7409 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 662 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 put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 3548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 493 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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Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) announced on Thursday, in collaboration with TeraHop, a global optical solutions provider for AI-driven data centers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44513722/marvell-demonstrates-industrys-first-end-to-end-pcie-gen-6-over-optics-for-accelerated-infrastruct">the demonstration of</a> end-to-end PCIe Gen 6 over optics at the Optical Networking and Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) 2025. The demonstration will showcase the extension of PCIe beyond traditional electrical limits to enable low-latency, standards-based AI scale-up infrastructure.
As AI workloads drive exponential data growth, PCIe connectivity must evolve to support higher bandwidth and extended reach.
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The Marvell&nbsp;Alaska&nbsp;P PCIe Gen 6 retimer and its PCIe Gen 7 SerDes technology enable low-latency, low bit-error-rate transmission over optical fiber, delivering the scalability, power efficiency, and high performance required for next-generation accelerated infrastructure.
Marvell stock plunged over 42% year-to-date as multiple Wall Street analysts <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRVL/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">slashed their price targets</a> since January.
In March, Marvell reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44152781/marvell-technology-stock-drops-after-q4-results-q1-guidance-roughly-in-line-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $1.81 billion, topping the&nbsp;$1.79 billion analyst consensus estimate. It reported adjusted earnings of 60 cents per share, beating the 59 cent consensus estimate.&nbsp;
Marvell expects first-quarter revenue of $1.78 billion-$1.96 billion, versus the $1.87 billion estimate.
Cantor Fitzgerald&nbsp;analyst Quinn Bolton and JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur highlighted Marvell <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/25/03/44168159/marvell-technology-quells-fears-of-losing-next-gen-xpu-at-amazon-expects-to-surpass-ai-revenues-in-fy26" rel="noreferrer noopener">bagging the follow-on</a> XPU ASIC with its lead customer, Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). The analysts added that the new AI XPU custom chip could be manufactured on&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) 3nm node.
Price Action: Marvell Technology stock is down 2.11% to $65.35 at the last check on Thursday.
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Former Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) CEO Pat Gelsinger has said that America's plan to restore chipmaking dominance needs more than massive investments—it needs to bring core innovation back home.
What Happened: In a new interview this week, Gelsinger said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) $100 billion commitment to expand chip production in the U.S. is a positive step but ultimately insufficient, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/68a0da9b-ffc7-4c67-8249-d7c452efa864">reported</a> the Financial Times.
"If you don't have R&amp;D in the U.S., you will not have semiconductor leadership in the U.S.," he stated, adding, "All of the R&amp;D work of TSMC is in Taiwan, and they haven't made any announcements to move that."
Gelsinger, now a partner at deep-tech VC firm Playground Global, added that President Donald Trump's tariff threats had been "incrementally beneficial" by nudging companies like TSMC to invest in the U.S.&nbsp;
However, he warned that without relocating core research operations, the U.S. would remain dependent. "Unless you're designing the next-generation transistor technology in the U.S., you do not have leadership in the U.S."
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Why It's Important: The Biden and Trump administrations have both sought to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign chip supply chains.
<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44486436/tsmcs-165-billion-bet-on-us-chip-manufacturing-raises-alarms-in-taiwan-amid-china-threat-experts-warn-taipei-must-plan-beyond-its-silicon-shield">TSMC&#8217;s accelerated U.S. expansion</a> was reportedly driven by geopolitical pressure, supply chain security, and customer demands. This expansion, however, poses significant risks for Taiwan, as experts warn that Taipei must plan beyond its &#8216;Silicon Shield&#8217; amid growing threats from China.
However, Taiwan's government has been closely examining TSMC's overseas ventures, stating that joint ventures abroad <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/44013241/taiwan-semiconductor-faces-government-scrutiny-on-overseas-ventures-amid-intel-stake-rumors">require official approval</a>.
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Previously, it was reported that TSMC has proposed a joint venture with U.S. chip designers Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44271204/tsmc-proposes-joint-venture-with-nvidia-amd-and-broadcom-to-operate-intels-factories-report">operate Intel&#8217;s factories</a>.
During the interview, the former Intel CEO also declined to comment on whether he had clashed with the company's board over strategy but suggested he had lost their confidence before completing his five-year plan.
"I wasn't done with the five-plus years when the board made a directional change," he stated.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Intel&#8217;s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44355124/intels-new-ceo-charts-bold-revival-plan-warns-of-tough-decisions-ahead-reports">planning a major overhaul</a>, including potential staff cuts to address what he perceives as a slow-moving and bloated middle management layer.
Price Action: TSMC&#8217;s stock dipped 0.40% in after-hours trading to $172.81. Earlier on Wednesday, it closed at $173.50, marking a 4.09% drop during regular trading. Year-to-date, the company&#8217;s shares have fallen 13.93%, <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">according to Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings give TSMC an 82.36% growth rating. Want to see how it compares to other companies? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSM">Click here for the full breakdown</a>.
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Former Intel Boss Pat Gelsinger Says Trump's Tariffs Helpful For US Chip Comeback, But More Than TSMC's $100 Billion Pledge Needed — Reveals the One Missing Piece

More than three decades ago, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) co-founder Steve Jobs sounded the alarm about America&#8217;s growing reliance on foreign-made technology components—an issue that's back in the spotlight as President Donald Trump renews his criticism of U.S. dependence on overseas manufacturing.
What Happened: In a 1991 interview, Jobs stated his concerns about the American tech industry losing control over critical hardware components, even as final assembly remained in the U.S.
&nbsp;"Even though most of the computers are assembled here in the United States, a significantly large number of the dollars&#8230; flows overseas," he said.
Jobs pointed to three of the most expensive parts in computers at the time—displays, dynamic memory (DRAM), and hard disk drives—all of which were predominantly manufactured outside the U.S.&nbsp;
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"Almost all of those dollars flow to Japan," he said, particularly referencing display panels and memory chips. "It's essential that we don't continue to be hollowed out as an industry," Jobs added.
At the time, the Apple co-founder also dismissed the idea that Wall Street was to blame for the lack of domestic investment in manufacturing infrastructure. "Raising the capital is not the problem, and Wall Street is not the problem," he said.&nbsp;
"The problem is that in many cases, the management of our companies is not from an engineering or manufacturing background anymore and may not appreciate the dependence we have on these underlying technologies."
Jobs underscored the danger of U.S. tech companies outsourcing critical technologies and simply acting as "final packagers" of products. "Ultimately, the providers of those components don't need the final packager. They can go directly to the consumer."
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Why It's Important: Trump has repeatedly vowed to restore American manufacturing and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains, especially for semiconductors and critical tech.
Last month, Trump reportedly delivered a strong warning to pharmaceutical companies, urging them to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43906811/trump-reportedly-warns-big-pharma-move-manufacturing-to-us-or-face-tariffs">relocate their manufacturing</a> operations to the U.S. or risk being hit with tariffs.
On Wednesday, Trump announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44506345/trump-imposes-25-tariffs-on-auto-imports-says-this-will-continue-to-spur-growth-canada-eu-slam-the-move">25% tariff on auto imports</a> to boost domestic production. While the administration argues that U.S. automakers can adapt, companies relying on global supply chains may face higher costs and reduced sales.
China's Huawei Technologies has now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44488569/chinas-huawei-reportedly-doubles-ai-chip-yields-to-40-now-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-that-the-chinese-tech-giant-is-the-most-formidable-competitor-despite-us-sanctions">doubled AI chip yields</a> following U.S. sanctions, and the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) expansion in America has made <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44486436/tsmcs-165-billion-bet-on-us-chip-manufacturing-raises-alarms-in-taiwan-amid-china-threat-experts-warn-taipei-must-plan-beyond-its-silicon-shield">Taipei concerned</a>.
Trump has previously criticized Taiwan for allegedly harming U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Reports also suggest Trump is considering scrapping the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, which provides subsidies to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43727973/taiwan-semiconductor-eyes-us-expansion-amid-taiwans-push-for-bigger-investments-and-advanced-chip-production">boost domestic chip production</a> and benefits companies like TSMC.
Apple has also doubled its U.S. advanced <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43910982/apple-commits-500-billion-in-us-investment-for-ai-push-boost-us-manufacturing-tech">manufacturing fund</a> from $5 billion to $10 billion to boost technology production in the country. The company is working with partners to build a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, to produce servers that will power Apple Intelligence.
The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded for the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44081294/tariffs-weigh-on-us-manufacturing-february-prices-grow-at-fastest-pace-since-2022">second consecutive month</a> in February 2025 but at a slower pace, with the Manufacturing PMI falling to 50.3% from 50.9% in January, missing market expectations.
Demand weakened as new orders and employment contracted, while production growth slowed sharply. Newly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43439462/us-manufacturing-confidence-tops-forecasts">imposed tariffs drove</a> costs higher, pushing prices up at the fastest rate since June 2022, highlighting concerns over rising inflationary pressures in the industry.
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Steve Jobs Warned 34 Years Ago About America Being 'Hollowed Out' By Foreign Manufacturing — A Concern Trump Now Echoes

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday as chip stocks declined amid broader market weakness and trade concerns. 
The drop follows the U.S. government's decision to add several Chinese technology firms to its export blacklist, heightening geopolitical tensions i<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44499434/stocks-slip-as-tariff-fears-resurface-whats-driving-markets-wednesday">n the semiconductor industry.</a>
What To Know: The market is reacting to the White House's plan to impose targeted trade tariffs on April 2. While the original proposal included broad levies on industries such as semiconductors, automotive and pharmaceuticals, the administration has shifted to a narrower approach. 
The tariffs will now focus on 15 countries — including China, Japan, Germany, Canada and South Korea — that have been identified for trade imbalances. These nations are expected to face higher import duties, aligning U.S. tariffs with those they impose on American exports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other officials have backed this refined strategy, moving away from broader tariff classifications. Despite pushback from industry representatives seeking exemptions, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Rep. Jameson Greer have maintained a firm stance against exception-heavy policies. However, President Donald Trump has suggested that some flexibility remains possible depending on future negotiations.
The semiconductor industry remains under pressure as global trade tensions escalate. The renewed uncertainty is also affecting cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin experiencing volatility as traders weigh its potential role as a hedge against economic instability. While protectionist policies could drive more interest in decentralized finance, a prolonged risk-off sentiment in equities may spill over into the crypto sector.
TSM Price Action: Taiwan Semiconductor shares at market close Wednesday were down 4.09% at $173.50, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Taiwan Semiconductor Shares Are Down Today: What's Going On?

Taiwan Semiconductor's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 31.79 million shares sold short, which is 0.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Taiwan Semiconductor has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Taiwan Semiconductor's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Taiwan Semiconductor's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.41%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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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: 
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<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>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>55.5K</td>
<td>88.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>25.7K</td>
<td>64.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>22.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>278</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
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<td>WK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$302.1K</td>
<td>281</td>
<td>649</td>
</tr>
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<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>892</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
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<td>ARM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>520</td>
</tr>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 156 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 55555 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 88124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $27.3K, with a price of $91.0 per contract. There were 25752 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64791 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 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 4617 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22216 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 put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $395.0 per contract. There were 4994 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 296 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 23 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $1345.0 per contract. There were 4650 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3134 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 301 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $103.0 per contract. There were 278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1393 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 22 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $1550.0 per contract. There were 7323 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1232 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WK#NYSE">WK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 268 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 530 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 307 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $302.1K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 281 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $5.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $152.0 per contract. There were 892 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 23 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.4K, with a price of $1585.0 per contract. There were 3943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 520 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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Shares of chip stocks are trading lower amid overall market weakness, which may be due to tariff volatility. Additionally, the US added several  Chinese technology firms to its export blacklist.

Geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to intensify regarding access to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence and</a> other advanced semiconductor technology.
The U.S. had imposed multiple semiconductor embargoes on China, restricting the latter&#8217;s exposure to cutting-edge technology from Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). The move is followed by China&#8217;s retaliation.
China has introduced energy efficiency rules for using advanced chips that would prevent Chinese companies from buying Nvidia&#8217;s tweaked processors, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/6a2c54fe-e2b7-4c58-907d-68076456d907" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing documents they reviewed.
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China&#8217;s National Development and Reform Commission urged Chinese groups to use tailor-made chips in new data centers and expansion of existing facilities.
According to the report, Nvidia&#8217;s tailor-made chip for China, H20, failed to comply with the commission&#8217;s new rules.
Reportedly, the Chinese regulator has passively urged Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), ByteDance, and Tencent Holding (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) against procuring H20 chips, signifying a threat to Nvidia&#8217;s $17 billion annual business in the country. China is Nvidia&#8217;s fourth-largest market.
Reportedly, Nvidia is eying a meeting between its senior executives and commission chair Zheng Shanjie. Also, Nvidia is ready with a solution to adjust H20 chips to meet the NDRC norms.
Tech powerhouses from Alibaba to Tencent aggressively ramped up their orders for H20 chips this year after DeepSeek launched its efficient reasoning model.
Reportedly, Huawei Technologies Co <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44488569/chinas-huawei-reportedly-doubles-ai-chip-yields-to-40-now-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-warns-that-the-chinese-tech-giant-is-the-most-formidable-competitor-despite-us-sanctions" rel="noreferrer noopener">doubled the yield rate</a> on its latest AI chips from around 20% a year ago to&nbsp;~40% now. Huawei&#8217;s revenue grew by 22% in 2024, reaching 860 billion yuan ($118.27 billion).
In February, Nvidia reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43991607/nvidia-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-demand-for-blackwell-is-amazing" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $39.3 billion, up 78%, beating a Street consensus estimate of $38.05 billion.
Nvidia expects first-quarter revenue of $43.0 billion, +/—2%, ahead of a street consensus estimate of $41.75 billion.
Price Action: NVDA stock is down 1.83% at $118.47 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) $165 billion U.S. expansion is reportedly driven by geopolitical pressure, supply chain security, and customer demands, but it comes with major risks for Taiwan.&nbsp;
What Happened: TSMC&#8217;s accelerated U.S. expansion aims to meet the demands of American clients like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
However, experts warn that Taiwan&#8217;s strategic importance could diminish as the U.S. increases its share in global chip production, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Tech-Asia/TSMC-s-165bn-U.S.-expansion-push-Inevitable-but-risky">reported</a> Nikkei Asia.
Earlier this month, TSMC announced an additional $100 billion investment to build five new chip facilities and an R&amp;D center in the U.S.
The self-governed island has relied on its &#8220;Silicon shield&#8221; for protection, but the U.S. is now home to TSMC&#8217;s first overseas cutting-edge plant in Arizona.
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Konrad Young, a former R&amp;D director at TSMC and former senior advisor at Intel, said that Taiwan should move beyond the &#8220;silicon shield&#8221; concept and avoid linking its strategic significance solely to a single company or industry.
He stressed the need for Taiwan to establish &#8220;multiple shields&#8221; to showcase its broader value to governments worldwide.
Why It's Important: The expansion of TSMC in the U.S. has sparked a series of geopolitical and economic concerns.
Last month, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43966206/china-warns-tsmc-could-become-united-states-semiconductor-manufacturing-co-as-trump-pushes-us-chipmaking">China accused Taiwan</a> of potentially surrendering its semiconductor industry to the U.S. for political support. This accusation comes amid rumors of TSMC&#8217;s potential stake in Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
Moreover, Taiwan&#8217;s government has also scrutinized TSMC&#8217;s overseas ventures, saying that they require permission <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/44013241/taiwan-semiconductor-faces-government-scrutiny-on-overseas-ventures-amid-intel-stake-rumors">for joint ventures abroad</a>.
Previously, the U.S. has also expressed concerns over Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies&#8217; <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/02/44052145/taiwan-semi-faces-geopolitical-strain-due-to-us-scrutiny-on-huaweis-chip-access">access to TSMC chips</a>.
Despite these challenges, TSMC&#8217;s Chairman CC Wei earlier this month said that the U.S. expansion is driven by the booming demand for AI and smartphone technologies, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44195821/taiwan-semiconductor-chief-says-us-expansion-driven-by-ai-and-smartphone-boom-warns-of-supply-shortage">not political pressure</a>.
Price Action: TSMC&#8217;s stock inched up 0.32% in after-hours trading, reaching $181.48. Earlier on Tuesday, it closed at $180.90, slipping 0.14% during regular trading. So far this year, the company&#8217;s shares have declined 10.26%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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TSMC's $165 Billion Bet On US Chip Manufacturing Raises Alarms In Taiwan Amid China Threat — Experts Warn Taipei Must Plan Beyond Its 'Silicon Shield'

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 11.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.62%. Currently, Taiwan Semiconductor has a market capitalization of $935.91 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TSM: If an investor had bought $1000 of TSM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $7,761.29 today based on a price of $180.45 for TSM at the time of writing.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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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.
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$1000 Invested In Taiwan Semiconductor 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

The stock market rally on Monday was reportedly driven by investor optimism for a new approach to tariffs, according to CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer.
What Happened: Cramer attributed the market rebound to the potential for a more transparent future in global trade. He suggested that the crucial element was the prospect of a plan that would allow foreign nations or companies to offset tariffs, as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/24/mondays-rally-reflects-hopes-for-a-new-path-on-tariffs-jim-cramer-says.html">per</a> a CNBC report. &#8220;It&#8217;s a path, and once you get a path, you get possible transparency and certainty. And that&#8217;s what stock markets like,&#8221; Cramer explained.
Despite caution over President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff plans, investors were hopeful. The President&#8217;s hints at potential tariff breaks for &#8220;a lot of countries&#8221; added to the positive sentiment.
While Cramer didn&#8217;t rule out the possibility of Trump reverting to stricter tariff policies, he suggested that the President may have considered the market&#8217;s reaction when it entered a correction phase a few weeks ago. Major companies, including Stargate,&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), and Hyundai, are beginning to commit to manufacturing in the U.S., adding to the upbeat sentiment.
"Those are wins. Big wins," stated Cramer. "There's now a paradigm that companies can follow if they want to have access to our markets."
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Why It Matters: The market rally on Monday was influenced by President Trump&#8217;s softer tone on potential tariffs ahead of the April 2, 2025 deadline, easing trade tension concerns. Additionally, strong economic data, including a significant rebound in services activity in March, helped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44461884/sp-500-rallies-on-best-day-in-2-months-as-recession-fears-ease-tesla-rockets-bitcoin-hits-88000-whats-driving-markets-monday">alleviate recession fears</a>.
Furthermore, the tech sector, particularly the &#8220;Mag Seven&#8221; stocks, could face<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44458244/tech-sector-to-see-major-impact-from-tariffs-and-teslas-delivery-numbers-says-top-analyst-calls-april-2-as-the-vortex-day"> a </a>significant impact from the new tariffs set to take effect on April 2, as noted by Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management. This date, dubbed the &#8216;Vortex Day&#8217; by Munster, is also significant as it coincides with the release of Tesla&#8217;s delivery numbers, which are expected to be weaker than anticipated.
On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.42%, the S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.76%, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) grew 2.27%.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:55 AMFeb 20, 2025	PUT	$180.00	Jun 20, 2025	80	2803	800	25	11213	TRADE	BEARISH
11:46 AMFeb 20, 2025	PUT	$165.00	Aug 15, 2025	136	800	800	63	1277	TRADE	BEARISH
11:45 AMFeb 20, 2025	PUT	$180.00	Jun 20, 2025	80	3	2000	0	11213	TRADE	BULLISH
09:37 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$150.00	Jul 18, 2025	108	0	100	0	693	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
03:59 PMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$200.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	465	1000	4	11600	TRADE	BEARISH
11:22 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$180.00	Nov 21, 2025	234	1000	1000	Infinity	0	TRADE	BULLISH
10:55 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$190.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	3252	3000	44	7340	TRADE	BEARISH
03:05 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$200.00	Apr 17, 2025	16	7812	445	202	3870	SWEEP	BULLISH
01:35 PMFeb 14, 2025	PUT	$170.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	1123	1100	22	5130	TRADE	BULLISH
01:30 PMFeb 14, 2025	PUT	$170.00	Sep 19, 2025	171	1005	1000	24	4258	TRADE	BULLISH
10:49 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$280.00	Jan 15, 2027	654	402	400	116	348	TRADE	BEARISH
09:54 AMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$180.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	3	290	0	2861	TRADE	NEUTRAL
09:34 AMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$150.00	Jul 18, 2025	108	200	100	42	475	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:32 AMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$150.00	Jul 18, 2025	108	100	100	21	475	SWEEP	BEARISH