La vendita allo scoperto per Advanced Micro Devices dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Advanced Micro Devices. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.

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What To Know: Restrictions on chip exports to China remain a major headwind for Nvidia, raising concerns about the company&#8217;s ability to maintain its strong revenue growth. The company relies on China as a key market for its AI chips and any disruption in sales could have a material impact. Recent reports indicate that China is ramping up efforts to reduce its dependence on U.S. technology, which could further hurt Nvidia&#8217;s long-term positioning.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders 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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$42.1K</td>
<td>41.5K</td>
<td>79.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$152.50</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>295</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$356.0K</td>
<td>513</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>524</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
<td>448</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MNDY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>113</td>
<td>40</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 2 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 137 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.1K, with a price of $309.0 per contract. There were 41578 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 79221 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $315.00 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 $53.6K, with a price of $745.0 per contract. There were 2065 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5803 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 134 contract(s) at a $152.50 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 $36.8K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1958 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 352 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 193 contract(s) at a $210.00 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 $356.0K, with a price of $1845.0 per contract. There were 513 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1908 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 174 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $264.0 per contract. There were 5259 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1415 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 88 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 7835 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 149 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $182.0 per contract. There were 1876 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 524 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 trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 79 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $940.0 per contract. There were 17573 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 448 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MNDY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $2395.0 per contract. There were 1630 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 290 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 198 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $1975.0 per contract. There were 113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 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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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</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 AMD, 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 10 uncommon options trades for Advanced Micro Devices.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 20% bullish and 60%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $262,706, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $190,265.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $98.0 to $130.0 for Advanced Micro Devices over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Advanced Micro Devices's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Advanced Micro Devices's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $98.0 to $130.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743603362_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>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$91.2K</td>
<td>20.4K</td>
<td>669</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$1.62</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>20.4K</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Advanced Micro Devices, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,191,743, the price of AMD is up by 0.03%, reaching $102.81.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 27 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $120.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has revised its rating downward to Hold, adjusting the price target to $120. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Advanced Micro Devices, which currently sits at a price target of $120. 
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As the &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; has arrived, traders will look for cues from President Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;reciprocal tariffs&#8221; scheduled to be announced later today.
The administration is reportedly considering a widespread 20% tariff that would affect a large portion of the $3 trillion in yearly imports, according to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/01/trump-tariffs-draft-recession-projection/">a</a> Washington Post report.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.17% and the two-year bond was at 3.88%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> shows markets pricing in an 85.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates through its May meeting.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.30%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Meanwhile, broader market indices reflected significant losses for March and the first quarter of the year: the S&amp;P 500 saw its largest monthly drop since December 2022, falling 5.8%, while the Nasdaq and Dow tumbled 8.2% and 4.2% respectively. Quarterly, the Nasdaq declined 10.4%, the Dow 1.3%, and the S&amp;P 500 also recorded a loss.
Economic data revealed a decline in the ISM manufacturing PMI, an increase in construction spending, and a decrease in job openings.
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<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.67%</td>
<td>17,449.89</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.38%</td>
<td>5,633.07</td>
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<td>-0.028%</td>
<td>41,989.96</td>
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<tr>
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<td>0.016%</td>
<td>2,012.24</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
As investors await further direction on the economy&#8217;s outlook after Trump&#8217;s tariffs, Jurrien Timmer, the director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, in his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/study-contrasts-week-33125-jurrien-timmer-gjkwe/">recent note</a> said that &#8220;More uncertainty means higher risk premia.&#8221;
Th refers to the additional return investors expect to receive for taking on a riskier investment compared to a risk-free investment. It&#8217;s essentially the reward for bearing greater uncertainty.
He observes a significant shift in market sentiment, moving from confidence to doubt. He notes, &#8220;Markets continue to price in a possible left tail,&#8221; with the S&amp;P 500 hovering at the -10% correction threshold.
Timmer distinguishes between sharp, swift drawdowns, like the 1998 LTCM crisis, and potential recession-driven corrections. &#8220;Market cycles that are priced for recessions that don't happen are the ones we want to rebalance into.&#8221; However, he cautions that if fiscal austerity and trade tensions trigger a recession, &#8220;we are likely not done correcting.&#8221; The core-PCE inflation rate near 3% further complicates matters, potentially limiting the Fed&#8217;s support.
While acknowledging the difficulty of predicting market movements in real time, he emphasizes the importance of analyzing &#8220;the tape, sentiment, valuation, earnings estimates, and credit.&#8221; While the market appears &#8220;moderately oversold&#8221; and sentiment is cautious, it doesn&#8217;t indicate recessionary pricing, warranting &#8220;further patience.&#8221;
Regarding diversification, Timmer points to the performance of international equities, Treasuries, and gold. He also poses the crucial question: &#8220;whether the rotation out of the Mag 7 is a bump along the road to continued AI and mega cap dominance, or the BIG one.&#8221; He stresses that if a new secular regime is emerging, &#8220;the game going forward will be all about the alpha instead of the beta,&#8221; necessitating a wider asset allocation and lower equity return expectations.
Timmer also notes the historical occurrence of 10% drawdowns, stating &#8220;The odds of being in a 10% drawdown have been around 40% for the S&amp;P 500,&#8221; and that there is no clear historical pattern of what happens after a 10% decline. He also notes a similarity between the current market and the 1998 LTCM crisis, both catalyzed by an unwinding of crowded trades.
According to Eugenia Mykuliak, the founder and executive director at B2PRIME Group, tariffs can cause a disruption in global supply chains, which will lead businesses to reassess their supply routes.
A recalibration of the supply chain will lead to &#8220;Capital outflows from emerging markets and increased market volatility,&#8221; said Mykuliak.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
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<li>March&#8217;s ADP employment data will be out by 8:15 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>February&#8217;s factory orders data will be released at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at 4:30 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) was up 0.36% in premarket on Wednesday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share on revenue of $602.80 million.</li>
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<li>BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) advanced 3.22% as Wall Street expects it to report a quarterly earnings of 1 cent per share on revenue of $132.83 million before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) rose 2.07% ahead of its earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.92 per share on revenue of $829.56 million.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWH#NASDAQ">SPWH</a>) jumped 31.61% after posting stronger-than-expected earnings and sales results for its fourth quarter on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
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<li>nCino Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) plunged 31.33%, reporting weaker-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter, while sales topped estimates. The company also said it sees first-quarter total revenue of $138.75 million to $140.75 million and adjusted earnings of 15 cents to 16 cents per share.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) was 0.45% lower after completing its $4.9 billion acquisition of data-center equipment designer ZT Systems.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Syra Health Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYRA#NASDAQ">SYRA</a>) slumped 59.24% after it announced a voluntary delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market.</li>
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<li>Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRG#NYSE">SRG</a>) declined 29.29% after it generated $61.8 million in asset sales, but reported a $158.4 million net loss for the year.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBFM#NASDAQ">SBFM</a>) surged 54.77% after its 2024 revenue surged to $34.9 million from $24.1 million in the year-ago period.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHL#NASDAQ">AEHL</a>) plummeted 30.05% after announcing a 1-for-40 reverse stock split.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.13% to hover around $71.11 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.30% to hover around $3,133.45 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,149.03 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.11% at the 104.144 level.
Asian markets closed on a mixed note on Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's ASX 200 index advanced. Whereas China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and South Korea's Kospi index fell. European markets were also mixed in early trade.
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In a move to bolster its AI data-center offerings, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) completed its $4.9 billion acquisition of data-center equipment designer ZT Systems on Monday.
What Happened: The acquisition, first announced in August, is a strategic move by AMD to strengthen its data-center systems offerings and position itself as a strong contender against Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). This acquisition will allow AMD to provide alternatives to Nvidia&#8217;s dominant chips and servers to key clients such as Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
AMD&#8217;s CEO, Lisa Su, highlighted the increasing complexity of hardware integration with the rise of AI, stating, &#8220;You&nbsp;really have to put the&nbsp;entire system together.&#8221;
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AMD&#8217;s acquisition of ZT is aimed at securing a share of the &#8220;AI factory,&#8221; a concept associated with Nvidia&#8217;s strategy of providing a one-stop solution for all key data center components. AMD sets itself apart by offering an open-source ecosystem, allowing customers to select their preferred components.
AMD has also incorporated ZT Systems&#8217;&nbsp;1,000 design engineers, who focus on hardware and server design, into the AMD Data Center Solutions division. 
Frank Zhang, Former ZT Systems Founder and CEO, joins AMD as senior vice president of ZT Manufacturing, while Former President Doug Huang joins as senior vice president of Data Center Platform Engineering
Why It Matters: The acquisition of ZT Systems by AMD marked a significant expansion of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40438854/amd-expands-ai-capabilities-acquires-zt-systems-in-major-4-9b-deal">AMD&#8217;s AI capabilities</a>. The deal is seen as a major step towards enhancing AMD&#8217;s position in the AI infrastructure market.
ZT Systems, a privately held company based in Secaucus, N.J., had over $10 billion in annual revenue when the deal was announced. AMD is now in the process of selling ZT's manufacturing unit. 
During the past years, AMD has acquired other companies to strengthen its data center capabilities. In 2022, AMD acquired Xilinx and Pensando to strengthen its data-center offerings.
AMD&#8217;s strategy to strengthen its data-center offerings was further highlighted recently when the company announced that its fifth-generation AMD EPYC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44568964/amd-powers-oracle-cloud-with-new-epyc-chips-promising-major-boost-in-performance">processors would </a>power the Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute E6 Standard shapes. This move promised a significant boost in performance, with up to a 2 times increase in cost-to-performance compared to the previous E5 instance generation.
AMD holds a momentum rating of 12.93% and a growth rating of 66.54%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga's Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
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Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0401" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the month of March. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on April 1 prices and do not include dividends.
1. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $269.44</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $138.80 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -28.9%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 2nd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/03/44124338/exclusive-februarys-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-palantir-alibaba-nvidia-rank">February Search Rank</a>: 5th</li>
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2. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $556.96</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $493.86 to $613.23</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -4.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 3rd</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 3rd</li>
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3. NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $108.05</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $75.61 to $153.13</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -21.9%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 1st</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 2nd</li>
</ul>
4. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $468.31</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $413.07 to $540.90</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -8.3%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 8th</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 17th</li>
</ul>
5. MicroAlgo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $22</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $1.11 to $509.40</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +517.9%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>February Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
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6. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $82.83</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $20.33 to $125.41</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +10.2%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 7th &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 4th</li>
</ul>
7. Visionary Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GV#NASDAQ">GV</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $3.19</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $1 to $9.60</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +30.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: Not in Top 20 &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
8. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $221.45</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $164.08 to $260.09</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -9.2%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 5th &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 16th</li>
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9. Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $34.59</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $17.25 to $106.90</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +15.1%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 4th &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 1st</li>
</ul>
10. D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $7.37</li>
<li>52-Week Range: 75 cents to $11.95</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -11.67%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: Not in Top 20 &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in February.
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<li>11. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>12. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>13. Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</li>
<li>14. CervoMed Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>)</li>
<li>15. Plus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTV#NASDAQ">PSTV</a>)</li>
<li>16. MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</li>
<li>17. Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>18. Aclarion Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACON#NASDAQ">ACON</a>)</li>
<li>19. Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>20. Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>)</li>
</ul>
Why It's Important: Tesla retook the crown in March as the most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro, narrowly edgeing out the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust. Tesla ranked first or second in many searches over the past two years and finished 2024 as the second most-searched ticker before falling to fifth place in February.
The Invesco QQQ Trust was one of the biggest gainers in March going from 17th place in February to fourth place in March. Apple also rejoined the top 10 going from 16th place to eighth place.
Super Mico Computer, which ranked first in the month of February, fell to ninth place in March. The company continues to be one of the most-searched tickers on Benzinga Pro in recent months.
The list of most-searched tickers in March looked significantly different, with only seven of the top 10 coming from the list of the 20 most-searched tickers in February. Of those seven tickers, five ranked in the top 10 in both February and March.
Newcomers in March included MicroAlgo, Visionary Holdings and D-Wave Quantum. Each of these stocks had major news in the month.
MicroAlgo<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44463040/why-microalgo-mlgo-stock-is-skyrocketing"> announced a $20 million offering</a> in March
Visionary Holdings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44168361/visionary-holdings-gv-stock-is-up-320-this-week-whats-going-on">announced a $1 billion </a>financing deal with Qatar's Alfardan Group to help support R&amp;D and global expansion of new energy vehicles.
D-Wave <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44333718/d-wave-quantum-stock-surges-following-strong-q4-bookings-growth-whats-going-on">reported fourth-quarter bookings</a> of $18.3 million, up 502% year-over-year.
In the 11th through 20th positions, Amazon, Intel and Applovin were the carryovers from February's top 20 most-searched tickers. The stocks ranked 13th, 18th and 14th, respectively, in the month of March.
Of the 10 stocks ranked 11th to 20th, five were among the 20 most-searched tickers in 2024 with Amazon, Intel, MicroStrategy, Meta Platforms and Microsoft all ranking in the top 20.
Among the notable stocks to miss out on the March list was Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), which ranked 11th in February and was the sixth most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro in 2024.
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Michael Kratsios, a former deputy to venture capitalist Peter Thiel and one of Silicon Valley's most influential tech policy figures, has taken charge of the U.S. government's AI strategy amid escalating competition with China's tech giants.
What Happened: Kratsios was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) last week.
His appointment comes as the Donald Trump administration intensifies its scrutiny of China's growing AI capabilities, especially following the emergence of DeepSeek—a Chinese AI startup that developed a powerful model at <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44392370/nvidia-destroys-420-billion-of-investor-wealth-since-deepseek-launch-valuation-hits-a-29-month-low-as-gtc-fails-to-ignite-stock">significantly lower costs</a> than its U.S. counterparts.
Having served in the first Trump administration and later overseeing research initiatives at the Department of Defense, Kratsios is no stranger to navigating the intersection of national security and technological innovation, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-ai-michael-kratsios-peter-thiel-protege-1457e276?mod=hp_listb_pos3">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal.
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Before returning to government, Kratsios worked at Scale AI, a startup specializing in AI training data.
Now, one of Kratsios's immediate tasks is reviewing thousands of industry submissions for the administration's AI policy framework, the report noted.
He also brings a global perspective to the role, having previously advised U.S. allies against adopting Chinese telecom infrastructure, particularly Huawei Technologies's 5G equipment.
Kratsios will be working alongside other high-profile figures in the administration, including David Sacks, Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump">AI and crypto policy leader</a>, and Sriram Krishnan, a senior AI advisor.
Why It's Important: Previously, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concerns that the tensions with the U.S. <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44161587/is-china-apprehensive-of-losing-the-trade-war-to-the-us-china-could-get-isolated-like-moscow-fears-xi-jinping">could lead to China&#8217;s isolation</a>, similar to the Soviet Union&#8217;s during the Cold War.
Moreover, in response to the U.S. economic offensive, China has reportedly been considering <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44448798/china-ponders-export-limitations-to-quell-trumps-trade-onslaught">restricting certain exports</a> to the U.S.
In March 2025, the U.S. added over <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44494896/us-adds-50-chinese-entities-to-export-restriction-list-curtailing-access-to-nvidia-amd-chips">50 Chinese entities to an export restriction</a> list, limiting their access to advanced technologies like those from Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Meanwhile, China is <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44451449/china-courts-apple-pfizer-eli-lilly-amid-us-pressure-vice-premier-says-beijing-will-continue-to-improve-the-business-environment">actively courting multinational companies</a>, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), to improve its business environment and attract foreign investment.
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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading lower as President Trump declares that reciprocal tariffs will target all countries.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) announced on Monday that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44560854/powered-by-5th-gen-amd-epyc-cpus-oracle-cloud-infrastructure-compute-e6-shapes-deliver-breakthroug" rel="noreferrer noopener">fifth-generation AMD EPYC processors</a> power the Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute E6 Standard shapes.
The fifth&nbsp;generation AMD EPYC processors, the world&#8217;s best server CPUs for enterprise, AI, and cloud, enable OCI Compute E6 shapes to deliver up to a 2 times increase in cost to performance, compared to the previous E5 instance generation based on testing by OCI.
The new OCI Compute E6 shapes build on the success of the previous E5 generation to deliver leadership performance and cost efficiency for general-purpose and compute-intensive workloads.
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AMD senior vice president and general manager Dan McNamara noted the combination of OCI&#8217;s flexible infrastructure and the performance of fifth&nbsp;Gen AMD EPYC processors helps customers accelerate their most demanding workloads while optimizing their cloud infrastructure.
OCI Compute E6 Standard bare metal instances and virtual machines are available in regions, including the US East (Ashburn), US West (Phoenix), US Midwest (Chicago), Germany Central (Frankfurt), and UK South (London). A rollout is planned for additional regions in the coming months.
AMD stock plunged 45% in the last 12 months.
In March, Jefferies analyst&nbsp;Blayne Curtis <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44511459/amd-stock-falls-nearly-3-in-thursday-pre-market-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">downgraded the stock</a> to Hold from Buy and lowered its price target from $135 to $120. Curtis&nbsp;identified the increasing rivalry from&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>). A Jefferies benchmarking study showed AMD&#8217;s graphics processing units being significantly outpaced by those of&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
in various open-source models.
AMD is under pressure as the US tightens export controls on Chinese firms. The Commerce Department blacklisted over 50 Chinese entities, limiting their access to advanced semiconductors from AMD, affecting its China revenue.
Price Action: AMD stock is down 1.37% at $101.81 at last check Monday.
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AMD Powers Oracle Cloud With New Epyc Chips Promising Major Boost In Performance

Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) expects its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/arm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> data center central processing unit</a> market share to reach 50% by the end of 2025, up from around 15% in 2024.
Arm&#8217;s infrastructure chief, Mohamed Awad, told Reuters that the UK-headquartered Arm&#8217;s technology, which is 90% owned by Japan&#8217;s SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), offers lower power consumption than Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) processors.
Awad noted that by consuming more of Arm&#8217;s intellectual property, data center chips entitled them to a higher royalty rate.
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Arm&#8217;s chips have become increasingly popular among cloud computing companies as AI data centers use electricity.
Arm stock plunged close to 20% in the last 12 months.
Arm last month reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43513408/arm-holdings-stock-slides-on-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-revised-guidance-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue</a> of $983 million, up 19%, beating analyst estimates of $946.73 million. The adjusted earnings of 39 cents per share beat analyst estimates of 34 cents per share. Arm expects fourth-quarter revenue of $1.175 billion-$1.275 billion versus the $946.73 million analyst consensus. The company anticipates fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 48 cents-56 cents per share versus 34 cents consensus estimate.
Arm&#8217;s foray into the chip sales market reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44497080/qualcomm-accuses-arm-of-antitrust-violations-across-us-eu-and-korea-over-chip-access" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">directly competes with</a> its clients, including Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), for AI and data center chip deals.

Price Action: ARM stock is down 5.83% at $101.51 at last check Monday.
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Last week, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates lamented the growing divide between the U.S. and China, saying it's blocking access to critical climate and technology innovations.
What Happened: In a wide-ranging interview during an Express Adda event, Gates praised China's leadership in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and battery technology, while expressing concern that geopolitical tensions are hindering global collaboration on major challenges like climate change.
"China has been absolutely a pioneer," Gates said, noting its dominance in solar panel manufacturing, battery innovation, and AI research. "It's a real shame for the world that the U.S.-China tension means that the willingness to access those goods is quite limited."
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Gates underscored the scale of China's contributions, calling the country "out in front" on critical green technologies and saying its research institutions have achieved "deep" scientific capabilities.
He pointed to electric vehicles as an area where American tariffs are impeding progress, noting, "There just won't be many Chinese EVs sold in the United States" due to high import barriers.
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Why It's Important: Gates' comments come as the U.S. and China remain locked in strategic and economic competition, particularly around semiconductors, clean energy, and AI.
Earlier this week, the U.S. added over <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44494896/us-adds-50-chinese-entities-to-export-restriction-list-curtailing-access-to-nvidia-amd-chips">50 Chinese entities to an</a> export restriction list, aiming to curb China&#8217;s advancements in AI and semiconductor technology. This move is part of a broader strategy to limit China&#8217;s access to cutting-edge technology from companies like NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Meanwhile, China has been <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44451449/china-courts-apple-pfizer-eli-lilly-amid-us-pressure-vice-premier-says-beijing-will-continue-to-improve-the-business-environment">actively courting multinational companies</a>, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), to improve its business environment amidst these pressures.
China is reportedly considering <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44448798/china-ponders-export-limitations-to-quell-trumps-trade-onslaught">export restrictions</a> in response to U.S. economic actions.
Additionally, talks are ongoing about a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44235317/trump-xi-discuss-potential-birthday-summit-amid-rising-trade-tensions-report">possible &#8220;birthday summit&#8221; between</a> Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in June.
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Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 33.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 44.01%. Currently, Advanced Micro Devices has a market capitalization of $167.13 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMD: If an investor had bought $100 of AMD stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,837.17 today based on a price of $102.99 for AMD at the time of writing.
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices'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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Advanced Micro Devices 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</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 AMD, 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 52 uncommon options trades for Advanced Micro Devices.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 42%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 16 are puts, for a total amount of $1,803,796, and 36 are calls, for a total amount of $2,393,869.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $80.0 to $160.0 for Advanced Micro Devices during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Advanced Micro Devices's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Advanced Micro Devices's whale activity within a strike price range from $80.0 to $160.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743179439_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td align="right">606</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$433.4K</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
<td align="right">603</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$239.4K</td>
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<td align="right">343</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
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<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$17.91</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
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<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">353</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
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<td>4.3K</td>
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<h3>About Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Advanced Micro Devices, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 13,770,889, the price of AMD is down -3.32% at $103.11. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Advanced Micro Devices</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 $120.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies downgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $120. 
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Looking At Advanced Micro Devices's Recent Unusual Options Activity

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Tech mogul Lisa Su has built Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) into a multi-billion dollar company that takes on chip industry players like Nvidia and Intel.
What happened: Su was named Time Magazine&#8217;s CEO of the year for her leadership and focus on innovation in fields such as data centers and artificial intelligence.
Her thoughts on artificial intelligence, the semiconductor industry, and other emerging technologies have long piqued the interest of industry watchers and aspiring tech entrepreneurs.
However, one little-discussed aspect of Su&#8217;s personality has been her views on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39891731/how-blockchain-technology-is-transitioning-from-hype-to-practical-applications-report">blockchains</a>, another technology projected by some to revolutionize many facets of life in the 21st century.
During an interview with CNBC on April 26, 2018, Su described blockchain as a "very important" technology in the long term.
"I mean, if you think about it, the idea that you can do all of these peer-to-peer transactions, a decentralized network. It's a good technology," AMD's top executive said. "But it's a bit of a distraction, frankly, in the short term."
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Lu stressed the company&#8217;s strong growth story and advised people to focus on the &#8220;core&#8221; market.
"I think what I would say is people are watching sort of the day-to-day what Bitcoin does and thinking that somehow it relates to our day-to-day sales. I would say it doesn&#8217;t."
Let's assume you were intrigued by Su's remarks and immediately parked $1,000 in both AMD stock and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), the token of the world's first blockchain, to test which technology investment would yield higher returns.&nbsp;
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<tbody>
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<td>Assets</td>
<td>Price (Recorded on April 26, 2018)</td>
<td>Investment</td>
<td>(Recorded on March 28 at 2:30 a.m. ET)</td>
<td>Value Of Investments Today</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMD Stock</td>
<td>$10.87</td>
<td>$1000</td>
<td>$106.65</td>
<td>$9811.40</td>
<td>881.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin</td>
<td>$8,867.32</td>
<td>$1000</td>
<td>$85,855.09</td>
<td>$9682.191</td>
<td>868.21%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Clearly, there&#8217;s not much in it. Both AMD and Bitcoin would have grown your investments by more than nine times, with the semiconductor stock returning slightly more than the apex cryptocurrency.
Price Action:&nbsp; Shares of AMD traded 0.23% lower at $106.40 during after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
The AMD stock ranked higher on quality—a measure of a company's operational efficiency and financial health—as of this writing. Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-quality-stocks">Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings score</a> to see how its semiconductor rivals rank.
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That&#8217;s why so many risk-averse investors turn to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43897884/dividend-investor-making-5-000-per-month-with-632-000-reveals-portfolio-it-takes-time-but-its-doable">dividend</a> assets, be it stocks or ETFs. Dividend-focused holdings offer a tangible return while still providing possible growth in the long run. Still, even within this safer zone of investing, choices can be daunting.
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&#8220;After carefully doing a correlation function against SCHD, the results were 97% correlation (same market directions) for the last 5 years. Buying SCHD will double my quarterly income by almost 2x more than VOO. But then again, 3+ years has a higher percentage gain for VOO over SCHD. I know the underlying assets are different between these ETFs and the fee is lower in favor of VOO. What would you do?&#8221; he wrote.
He aims to generate $1,000 per month in dividend income and he's also cautious about locking the funds away in tax-deferred accounts, preferring to have control over his investments. The investor is also holding Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QYLD#NASDAQ">QYLD</a>)​ but says it doesn&#8217;t have great growth, so he&#8217;s wondering which of the two ETFs he should go with.
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The Reddit community has shared insights and advice in the comments, so let&#8217;s analyze them.
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Why Not Both?
Many Redditors argued that since both ETFs are highly correlated but serve slightly different purposes, splitting the investment between the two makes sense.
&#8220;Split the total investment between both and just enjoy the gains and that you aren&#8217;t putting everything into just one ETF,&#8221; a Reddit user suggested.
A commenter pointed out that investing in both ETFs will secure the poster&#8217;s portfolio because, if one ETF goes down, he has the other as backup.
&#8220;If one sector of the market does poorly, you can rely on the other for growth. If done right, both would still pay in dividends, you&#8217;ll just have good growth overall. Plus, if for whatever reason you need to liquidate the asset in the poor-performing market sector, you&#8217;ll have the backup,&#8221; he said.
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SCHD All The Way
Most commenters in the thread pushed for SCHD as the better choice, especially since the investor mentioned he's focused on generating dividend income.
&#8220;Just go with SCHD. There are YouTube videos out there that cover the long-term results of all these different funds and even compare them. SCHD blows the others away,&#8221; a user wrote.
&#8220;SCHD over VOO any day,&#8221; another suggestion reads.
A Redditor recommended the poster go with VOO if he&#8217;s looking at the total returns, but if he&#8217;s focused on dividends, he should choose SCHD.
&#8220;If the goal is total return, I&#8217;d go with VOO; if the goal is dividend income, I&#8217;d go with SCHD,&#8221; he said.
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While most comments revolved around SCHD and VOO, several Redditors mentioned alternative assets, both high-yield plays and growth-oriented holdings.
&#8220;Have you considered [AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: MITT] or QYLD? Both these stocks have double-digit dividends,&#8221; a commenter asked.
&#8220;I'd do like 30/40 in VOO or SCHD and the rest in [Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vgt#NYSE">VGT</a>)] or [Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vug#NYSE">VUG</a>)],&#8221; a piece of advice reads.
A Redditor suggested selling covered calls rather than investing in VOO and SCHD.
&#8220;I am all in [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)] and I have no problems with it. I sell MSFT calls monthly. You&#8217;d probably get better yield going all in on [SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spy#NYSE">SPY</a>)] and writing calls there rather than splitting between VOO and SCHD,&#8221; he said.
Sharing his favorite assets to buy, this commenter highlighted the dividend income he receives from his holdings.
&#8220;I have $50,000 in QYLD. The monthly dividend is over $500 every single month. The bulk and rest of my s&#8211;t is in [​Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vti#NYSE">VTI</a>)]. Then, I'm buying [Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)], VUG, [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)], [iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtum#NYSE">MTUM</a>)], [Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xlf#NYSE">XLF</a>)], [Kinder Morgan (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmi#NYSE">KMI</a>)] (since it dropped so much, how could I not?), [Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)], and [Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)],&#8221; he wrote.
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