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NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 45 vs 6649 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 45 @ $135.12 vs 6649 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.09

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 45 @ $134.51 vs 6649 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.495

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 45 @ $134.65 vs 6649 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.6199

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 7 $140 Puts Sweep (33) near the Bid: 2979 vs 9643 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Mar 7 $140 Puts Sweep (33) near the Bid: 2979 @ $6.951 vs 9643 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.585

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $91 Calls at the Bid: 200 vs 4079 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $91 Calls at the Bid: 200 @ $49.65 vs 4079 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.6

NVIDIA Option Alert: Jun 20 $110 Puts at the Bid: 3500 vs 49138 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Jun 20 $110 Puts at the Bid: 3500 @ $3.81 vs 49138 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$141.03

NVIDIA Option Alert: Dec 19 $130 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 300 vs 12289 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Dec 19 $130 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 300 @ $31.464 vs 12289 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.78

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $141 Calls Sweep (62) near the Bid: 10785 vs 13925 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $141 Calls Sweep (62) near the Bid: 10785 @ $6.101 vs 13925 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.86

NVIDIA Option Alert: May 16 $150 Calls Sweep (20) near the Bid: 1116 vs 32773 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: May 16 $150 Calls Sweep (20) near the Bid: 1116 @ $9.351 vs 32773 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$138.625

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls at the Ask: 1000 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls at the Ask: 1000 @ $6.5 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$139.185

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $129 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 453 vs 10255 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $129 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 453 @ $11.651 vs 10255 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.425

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls Sweep (79) near the Bid: 991 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls Sweep (79) near the Bid: 991 @ $6.95 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.23

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Puts Sweep (81) near the Bid: 991 vs 7739 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Puts Sweep (81) near the Bid: 991 @ $6.5 vs 7739 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.23

NVIDIA Option Alert: May 16 $145 Calls Sweep (15) near the Bid: 414 vs 11138 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: May 16 $145 Calls Sweep (15) near the Bid: 414 @ $12.151 vs 11138 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.0325

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Puts Sweep (5) near the Bid: 1000 vs 7739 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Puts Sweep (5) near the Bid: 1000 @ $6.67 vs 7739 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.11

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls at the Bid: 999 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Feb 28 $140 Calls at the Bid: 999 @ $7.02 vs 36434 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.13

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $125 Calls at the Ask: 710 vs 47823 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Fri $125 Calls at the Ask: 710 @ $15.8 vs 47823 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$140.575

NVIDIA Option Alert: Jun 20 $165 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 566 vs 34160 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close 

NVIDIA Option Alert: Jun 20 $165 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 566 @ $9.051 vs 34160 OI; Earnings 2/26 After Close Ref=$141.28

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The U.S. markets faced a severe downturn as tensions between the U.S. and China escalated following the announcement of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44616760/donald-trump-sets-reciprocal-tariffs-on-key-trade-partners-in-historic-policy-shock"> new tariffs by President</a> Donald Trump.
What Happened: The stock market experienced a significant downturn on Friday, with S&amp;P 500 companies losing $5 trillion in value since Trump announced extensive tariffs on Wednesday, according to a report by Reuters.
The Nasdaq confirmed it was in a bear market, dropping over 20% from its record high. Oil and other commodity prices also saw a sharp decline. This $5 trillion loss marked a record two-day drop for the S&amp;P 500, surpassing the $3.3 trillion loss in March 2020 during the pandemic, as per LSEG data compiled by Reuters.
In response to Trump&#8217;s tariffs, China announced additional levies of 34% on U.S. goods, heightening fears of a global trade war. Trump imposed a 10% tariff on most U.S. imports, with higher levies on several countries, creating the steepest trade barriers in over a century.
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All three major U.S. stock indexes faced their largest weekly percentage losses since March 2020. The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44642131/volatility-gauge-vix-surges-to-an-8-month-high-more-fear-more-opportunity-says-analyst"> Cboe Volatility Index</a> surged to its highest level since April 2020.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell commented on the unexpected size of Trump&#8217;s tariffs,<a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44648681/powell-cites-tariff-driven-inflation-risks-shrugs-off-trumps-call-for-perfect-time-to-cut-rates"> predicting higher inflation</a> and slower growth. Meanwhile, JP Morgan increased its recession forecast to a 60% chance by year-end.
Why It Matters: The announcement of reciprocal tariffs by President Trump on April 2, 2025, marked a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. Described as &#8220;our Declaration of Economic Independence,&#8221; the tariffs aimed to rebalance trade relationships by imposing duties on imports from key partners.
The immediate impact was a massive sell-off in global markets, with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44631916/wall-street-wipes-out-2-trillion-apple-eyes-worst-day-since-covid-19-pandemic-oil-plummets-whats-driving-markets-thursday"> Wall Street erasing $2 trillion</a> in market cap on Thursday. Major companies 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>) experienced substantial losses, reflecting investor concerns over the potential for a prolonged trade war.
Despite a strong U.S. labor market, with 228,000 jobs added in March, the fear of escalating trade tensions<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44647678/nasdaq-100-enters-bear-market-dow-in-correction-territory-as-traders-anxiously-await-powell-remarks"> overshadowed positive economic indicators</a>. The tariffs have been likened to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which worsened the Great Depression, raising concerns about the global economic outlook.
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BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya met several <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors" rel="noreferrer noopener">optical and networking component</a> vendors at the industry&#8217;s flagship Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) conference in San Francisco this week.&nbsp;
This year&#8217;s OFC seemed extra relevant due to the increasing importance of optical innovations in enabling higher-speed AI clusters.&nbsp;
Historically, high competition and pricing pressures have hurt the optical industry.
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Still, the rising tide of AI is so strong, the vendors appear more confident in projecting growth for the next few years ($10 billion in calendar 2024, going to $30 billion by calendar 2029, per Lumentum/Lightcounting), significantly as it&#8217;s levered to capex from strong US cloud customers with a mission-critical need to invest in AI, versus more prior cycles driven by cyclically exposed global telcos.
Within optical components, Arya is most positive on Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) (price target $260) in large-cap and Coherent Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>) (price target $125) in SMIdcap, though he also noted positive sentiment at Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) (price target $75), Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>) (price target $85), Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) (price target $120) and MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTSI#NASDAQ">MTSI</a>) (price target $160).
Going into OFC and last week&#8217;s Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GTC, the prevailing concern was the imminent launch of co-packaged optics (CPO) solutions in scale-out (between racks) and scale-up (within AI rack), potentially impacting the current discrete pluggable market that uses optical transceivers (Tx) with digital signal processors (DSP).&nbsp;&nbsp;
The reality was that Nvidia mentioned but did not launch any new scale-up solution. In some instances, the roadmap still relies heavily on copper or linear pluggable (LPO). Nvidia&#8217;s CPO announcements are spread out in the second half of 2026 for InfiniBand and in the second half of 2027 for Ethernet, indicating no real urgency in deployment.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, during OFC, Arya heard talks from Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), showing no specific interest in abandoning the operationally sound pluggables approach to jump to CPO.&nbsp;
CPO can indeed save on space and power, but it comes at higher operational costs and has yet to be proven reliable. Any major deployment is pushing out to later this decade despite the strong tech offerings from CPO leader Broadcom and then Nvidia. Overall, Arya remains confident in the pluggable growth at Coherent and key DSP supplier Marvell Technology.
Arya attended Lumentum&#8217;s Analyst Day, where management raised its intermediate-term growth projections towards $3 billion from $2.4 billion given at last year&#8217;s OFC.&nbsp; Per Lumentum, it&#8217;s on track to achieve its $500 million quarterly run rate, exiting this year with $600 million+ per quarter in 6-9 months thereafter and $750 million a year later.&nbsp;
Interestingly, the increase from $2.4 billion to $3 billion is driven more by optical circuit switches (OCS) and high-speed continuous wave (CW) lasers rather than optical Tx, which could help from a margin perspective.&nbsp; Arya maintained the Underperform rating until he got a better indication of OCS industry demand outside Google&#8217;s captive OCS switch. Arya prefers Coherence, which is exposed to many of the same trends but with more attractive valuation and margin expansion opportunities.
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As Wall Street crumbles under the weight of tariffs and deepening economic fears, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pointing the finger not at the Trump administration policy but at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/technology-stocks">the market&#8217;s former darlings</a>.
Speaking on the Tucker Carlson Podcast Friday, Bessent said the ongoing equity sell-off is "more a MAG Seven problem than a MAGA one," referring to the mega-cap tech leaders—Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)—that have led markets for much of the past two years.
While Bessent delivered his remarks, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices were tumbling through their worst week since March 2020, hammered by mounting fears of tariffs, inflationary pressures, and potential global retaliation that triggered a sharp selloff in risk assets.
The iShares Semiconductor Index (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) is down by an astonishing 17% this week alone, on track for its worst weekly decline since 2001, at the peak of the dot-com crash. 
Apple Inc., the largest U.S. company by market cap, is suffering its worst 2-day selloff since 2013, shedding over $500 billion in value alone. The carnage has erased trillions of dollars in paper wealth, hammering retirement accounts, mutual funds, and 401(k) balances across the country.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">It's DeepSeek, Not Tariffs, Bessent Claims</h3>
Bessent insists the real trigger was not Trump's universal tariff plan but a reassessment of U.S. tech valuations following China's DeepSeek AI breakthrough. 
In his words, the sell-off "started with DeepSeek," suggesting that Wall Street had priced in AI dominance prematurely and is now correcting that assumption.
"This isn't about tariffs, it's about a dose of reality in the AI space."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bessent Defends Tariff Revolution</h3>
&#8220;This is transformational for the American economy, the American worker, and the new Republican alignment," Bessent said.
Bessent didn't shy away from defending the economic rationale. He cited new MIT research showing that the Trump administration's original 20% tariffs on China only lifted U.S. prices by 0.7%, suggesting that foreign producers absorbed much of the impact.
Bessent emphasized that tariffs are about more than just economics—they&#8217;re about security. "Economic security is national security," he said, referencing COVID-19 as a wake-up call that exposed the fragility of global supply chains.
 "We don't make our own medicine, our own chips, or our own ships," Bessent noted, advocating for reshoring critical industries to prevent strategic vulnerabilities.
The administration's long-term strategy, according to Bessent, is to use tariffs as a bridge: boost revenue in the short run while incentivizing companies to build domestically, thereby reducing the need for tariffs altogether. 
"First, we collect. Then, we build. Then, the tariffs drop—but revenue from taxes and jobs goes up."
&#8220;We&#8217;re pushing to get the tax bill done so we can guarantee the low taxes,&#8221; he added. 
Bessent dismissed the threat of retaliation from global trading partners, indicating that surplus nations like China and Germany are in no position to strike back effectively.
"We are the debtor nation. We have the trade deficits. The surplus nation is in the weaker position," Bessent said, asserting that China's economic model—heavily reliant on exports—is "the most unbalanced in the history of the modern world."
"I think President Trump has broken their business model with these tariffs," he said. 
"They [China] can't survive without it [the surplus]."
"I think the Europeans are going to have to rebalance, too," he noted, pointing to Germany's overdependence on exports and expensive energy policies as unsustainable.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Stocks deepened their decline in afternoon trading in New York, with investors finding little comfort from either fiscal or monetary leaders. 
Earlier in the day, Fed Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed that the central bank is in a strong position and sees no urgency to begin cutting interest rates.
The S&amp;P 500 index – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – is down 5%, on track for its worst day in five years.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 – tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – sunk 5.1%, eyeing its worst day since March 2020.
Within Magnificent Seven stocks, Tesla fell 9.8%, followed by Nvidia&#8217;s 7.2% decline. 
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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: 
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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>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$182.50</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td>31.4K</td>
<td>71.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>44.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/31/24</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$99.3K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$293.0K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$95.5K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>901</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>828</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CFLT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>725</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$42.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>525</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AEYE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>241</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 329 day(s) on May 10, 2024. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $182.50 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 $45.8K, with a price of $153.0 per contract. There were 31425 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71366 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 bullish, expiring in 329 day(s) on May 10, 2024. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $900.00 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 $55.5K, with a price of $1850.0 per contract. There were 8312 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44298 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 308 day(s) on May 31, 2024. Parties traded 4778 contract(s) at a $34.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.3K, with a price of $21.0 per contract. There were 2478 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16231 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 287 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 888 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $293.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 10944 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2673 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 259 day(s) on July 19, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.5K, with a price of $191.0 per contract. There were 7762 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1972 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 329 day(s) on May 10, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $405.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 3335 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 901 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 287 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $155.00 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 $46.3K, with a price of $927.0 per contract. There were 9505 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 828 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CFLT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 287 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 687 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 141 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 725 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 322 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $850.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.4K, with a price of $2122.0 per contract. There were 1802 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 525 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AEYE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEYE#NASDAQ">AEYE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 196 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $25.00 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 $37.0K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 241 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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For the first time in years, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">the $3 trillion club</a> has no members. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), the first company to hit the milestone in 2022, has fallen below the threshold, leaving Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also trailing in their bid to reclaim the title.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Apple's Slide Takes It Out Of The $3 Trillion League</h1>
Apple's stock has been in a steep decline, falling over 20% year to date and more than 17% in the past month. By midday on April 4, Apple stock was down another 5% to $192.70, bringing its market cap down to $2.92 trillion. That means the club is officially empty, at least for now.
Related: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/04/44629335/apple-stock-slammed-by-trump-tariffs-is-a-death-cross-next">Apple Stock Slammed By Trump Tariffs: Is A Death Cross Next?</a>
Microsoft, once Apple's closest competitor in the race, currently holds a $2.73 trillion valuation. Meanwhile, Nvidia, which surged last year on AI-fueled optimism, sits at $2.32 trillion. The rest of the Magnificent Seven — Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) — are further behind, with Tesla bringing up the rear at just $782 billion.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Broader Mag 7 Weakness Weighs On Markets</h1>
Apple isn't the only stock facing trouble. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which tracks the elite tech giants, has dropped nearly 22% year to date and 14% in the past month. The recent sell-off has weighed on the broader market, raising concerns about whether the mega-cap tech trade is losing steam.
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In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>NVIDIA Background</h3>
Nvidia Corp is an upfront developer of graphics processing unit and a full-stack computing infrastructure company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry. Traditionally, GPU were used to enhanvce experience,now Nvidia offers AI GPUs, and also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. The company is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads. such as AI, model training and inference, data analytics, scientific computing, and 3D graphics, with vertical-specific optimizations to address industries ranging from healthcare and telecom to automotive and manufacturing.
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<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>34.63</td>
<td>31.31</td>
<td>19.35</td>
<td>30.42%</td>
<td>$25.82</td>
<td>$28.72</td>
<td>77.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>23.12</td>
<td>6.33</td>
<td>9.37</td>
<td>9.05%</td>
<td>$596.09</td>
<td>$512.38</td>
<td>38.84%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>71.30</td>
<td>10.38</td>
<td>13.61</td>
<td>8.01%</td>
<td>$8.54</td>
<td>$10.14</td>
<td>24.71%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>15.04</td>
<td>5.74</td>
<td>3.87</td>
<td>11.97%</td>
<td>$4.23</td>
<td>$6.51</td>
<td>17.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>93.80</td>
<td>2.65</td>
<td>5.96</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>$3.88</td>
<td>24.16%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>31.58</td>
<td>8.84</td>
<td>9.65</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>-1.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>128.58</td>
<td>16.05</td>
<td>28.07</td>
<td>4.05%</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>19.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>57.79</td>
<td>2.56</td>
<td>9.66</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>-3.56%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Micron Technology Inc</td>
<td>17.78</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>2.68</td>
<td>3.32%</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>38.27%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>13.63</td>
<td>7.59</td>
<td>11.03</td>
<td>52.73%</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>$0.34</td>
<td>36.93%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>71.42</td>
<td>3.63</td>
<td>4.65</td>
<td>-0.87%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>-41.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>18.92</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>2.95%</td>
<td>$30.11</td>
<td>$26.62</td>
<td>1.05%</td>
</tr>
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<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>11.77</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>1.95%</td>
<td>$0.89</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>-22.42%</td>
</tr>
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<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>11.45</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>2.33</td>
<td>2.28%</td>
<td>$29.73</td>
<td>$20.43</td>
<td>-0.16%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>9.80</td>
<td>1.70</td>
<td>2.17</td>
<td>4.37%</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>-14.65%</td>
</tr>
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<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>11.33</td>
<td>1.83</td>
<td>3.48</td>
<td>5.05%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>30.68%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>17.46</td>
<td>1.36</td>
<td>2.27</td>
<td>2.54%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>-11.07%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>1237.67</td>
<td>10.20</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>4.95%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>154.44%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>97.91</td>
<td>8.34</td>
<td>11.70</td>
<td>2.33%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>-31.17%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Qorvo Inc</td>
<td>218.21</td>
<td>1.69</td>
<td>1.55</td>
<td>1.22%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>-14.67%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>25.31</td>
<td>3.46</td>
<td>8.66</td>
<td>2.87%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>109.19</td>
<td>4.92</td>
<td>7.65</td>
<td>6.39%</td>
<td>$34.03</td>
<td>$29.61</td>
<td>12.35%</td>
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 </style>By closely examining NVIDIA, we can identify the following trends: 
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The Price to Earnings ratio of 34.63 is 0.32x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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The elevated Price to Book ratio of 31.31 relative to the industry average by 6.36x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
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With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 19.35, which is 2.53x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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The Return on Equity (ROE) of 30.42% is 24.03% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $25.82 Billion, which is 0.76x below the industry average, the company may face lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
With lower gross profit of $28.72 Billion, which indicates 0.97x below the industry average, the company may experience lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
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The company's revenue growth of 77.94% exceeds the industry average of 12.35%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
</li>
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating NVIDIA against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
NVIDIA has a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be perceived as a positive indicator by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For NVIDIA, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest strong market sentiment and revenue multiples. The high ROE reflects efficient use of shareholder funds, while low EBITDA and gross profit may indicate operational challenges. The high revenue growth signifies strong top-line performance relative to industry peers in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Evaluating NVIDIA Against Peers In Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Industry

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NVDA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 239 extraordinary options activities for NVIDIA. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 51% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 166 are puts, totaling $23,521,447, and 73 are calls, amounting to $8,997,334.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $200.0 for NVIDIA over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of NVIDIA stands at 20308.19, with a total volume reaching 2,720,631.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in NVIDIA, situated within the strike price corridor from $40.0 to $200.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>NVIDIA Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743775337_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$10.8</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$1.9M</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$11.55</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.76</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$804.1K</td>
<td>30.0K</td>
<td>66.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$444.4K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$329.2K</td>
<td>52.7K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About NVIDIA</h3>
Nvidia Corp is an upfront developer of graphics processing unit and a full-stack computing infrastructure company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry. Traditionally, GPU were used to enhanvce experience,now Nvidia offers AI GPUs, and also a software platform, Cuda, used for AI model development and training. The company is also expanding its data center networking solutions, helping to tie GPUs together to handle complex workloads. such as AI, model training and inference, data analytics, scientific computing, and 3D graphics, with vertical-specific optimizations to address industries ranging from healthcare and telecom to automotive and manufacturing.
<h3>Current Position of NVIDIA</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 76,235,383, with NVDA's price down by -4.92%, positioned at $96.79.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 47 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for NVIDIA</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $190.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Rosenblatt keeps a Buy rating on NVIDIA with a target price of $220. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on NVIDIA, which currently sits at a price target of $180. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Benchmark lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $190. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Needham downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $160. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On NVIDIA

NVIDIA's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NYSE">NVDA</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 258.07 million shares sold short, which is 1.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 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>NVIDIA Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743774331_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NVIDIA has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing NVIDIA'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>, NVIDIA's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.70%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has paused discussions and postponed the development of sites in Indonesia, the U.K., Australia, Illinois, North Dakota and Wisconsin, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-03/microsoft-pulls-back-on-data-centers-from-chicago-to-jakarta?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The stock is trading lower on Friday amid President Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44631606/trumps-tariff-exemptions-include-semiconductors-pharmaceuticals-oil-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">semiconductor tariff announcements</a>.
Microsoft recently dumped negotiations to lease space between London and Cambridge to host advanced NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips, Bloomberg cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
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The company has also halted negotiations for data center space near Chicago.
Microsoft recently ditched a proposal to obtain more cloud-computing capacity from CoreWeave, its CEO Michael Intrator, told Bloomberg.
Microsoft has paused work on parts of a data center campus near Jakarta.
Microsoft has also postponed its planned expansion at a Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, site.
Microsoft has postponed negotiations, including a deal for a server farm complex in North Dakota with Applied Digital Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) and Ada Infrastructure&#8217;s Docklands data center&nbsp;in London.
A Microsoft spokesperson told Bloomberg that Microsoft&#8217;s $3.3 billion project in Wisconsin will likely come online in 2026. A company spokesperson in Jakarta told Bloomberg that Microsoft&#8217;s planned Indonesia Central cloud region is on track to go live in the second quarter of 2025.
In March, TD Cowen analysts told Bloomberg that Microsoft postponed new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44515782/microsoft-halts-expansion-plans-yet-analysts-still-rank-it-among-top-investment-picks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data center projects</a> in the U.S. and Europe, signaling potential AI computing overcapacity.
In February, the analysts highlighted leases Microsoft had abandoned in the U.S. They described the latest move as the company&#8217;s choice to forgo some new business from ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
TD Cowen&#8217;s supply chain checks indicated Microsoft&#8217;s pullback has led to Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google and  Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) to backfill the capacity in international markets.
Chinese upstart DeepSeeks&#8217;s open-source AI model led to Wall Street questioning the sustainability of Microsoft, Meta and Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) capex outlays on AI models.
Microsoft stock is down 11% year-to-date. Reportedly, SoftBank (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) may become OpenAI's top backer, surpassing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44513286/softbank-may-want-to-outdo-microsoft-with-40-billion-investment-in-openais-latest-funding-round">Microsoft's $14 billion stake</a>.
MSFT Price Action: MSFT stock was down 2.17% at $365 premarket Friday at publication.
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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling more than 1,200 points on Friday.
Shares of Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ges">fourth-quarter financial results.</a>
Guess? reported upbeat results for its fourth quarter and named Alberto Toni as CFO. The company said it sees FY26 revenue to increase 3.9% – 6.2% in US Dollars and adjusted EPS of $1.32 – $1.76.
Guess shares dipped 3% to $9.74 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLNK#NYSE">MLNK</a>) shares tumbled 20.5% to $13.99 in pre-market trading after falling 4% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Newsmax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMAX#NYSE">NMAX</a>) shares fell 19.2% to $50.18 in pre-market trading after gaining 18% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Stevanato Group S.p.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STVN#NYSE">STVN</a>) shares dipped 18.8% to $16.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIIN#NYSE">IIIN</a>) shares fell 18.3% to $20.11 in pre-market trading. Insteel Industries will announce its second quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday, April 17.</li>
<li>Global Industrial Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIC#NYSE">GIC</a>) declined 17.3% to $18.00 in today's pre-market trading after dipping 5% in Thursday.</li>
<li>Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) dipped 16.7% to $6.16 in pre-market trading after dipping 7% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>) shares dipped 16.1% to $13.11 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFG#NYSE">MFG</a>) shares fell 14.3% to $4.25 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#NYSE">DB</a>) dipped 11.5% to $20.25 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Barclays PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCS#NYSE">BCS</a>) shares fell 11.5% to $12.67 in pre-market trading  after dipping 9% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) declined 9.3% to $117.30 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) dipped 8.8% to $36.41 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 4.8% to $254.40 in pre-market trading. Tesla shares fell over 5% on Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-expected performance for the first quarter of 2025.</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 3.8% to $97.98 in pre-market trading after dipping around 8% on Thursday.</li>
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Guess, Tesla, Nvidia And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Friday's Pre-Market Session

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is no longer riding the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">AI euphoria wave</a>. The semiconductor giant has slipped into a strongly bearish trend, with its stock price sinking 26.4% year-to-date and trading well below key moving averages. 
Investors who once saw Nvidia as untouchable are now watching as selling pressure mounts and analyst sentiment cools.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia Stock Chart: Bearish Signals Everywhere</h2>
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Nvidia&#8217;s stock chart is flashing warning signs. The stock trades at $96.97, trailing below its eight-day ($107.82), 20-day ($113.117), 50-day ($121.36) and 200-day ($127.08) simple moving averages. 
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) sits at a negative 5.10, reinforcing the bearish signal, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovers at 30.03 &#8211; is dangerously close to oversold territory.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HSBC Pulls The Plug On NVDA's Upside</h2>
HSBC isn't buying into the Nvidia hype, at least for now. The firm downgraded Nvidia stock from bullish to neutral, slashing its price target from $175 to $120, <a href="https://in.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/hsbc-downgrades-nvidia-slashes-target-as-it-sees-limited-upside-4756791">reported</a> Investing. While Nvidia's AI-driven revenue growth remains strong, HSBC sees limited near-term upside. 
Slower GPU pricing growth and a transition phase ahead of Nvidia's next-gen Vera Rubin platform could weigh on momentum.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For Nvidia?</h2>
With NVDA stock under pressure, investors are wondering if a turnaround is on the horizon. AI, robotics and autonomous vehicles remain long-term catalysts, but HSBC warns that meaningful revenue from these sectors may take time. For now, Nvidia bulls might need to buckle up—this ride could get bumpier before it gets better.
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Nvidia Slips Into Bearish Trend As HSBC Downgrades AI Giant

Top billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang lost nearly $34 billion after the bloodbath on Wall Street on Thursday. Here&#8217;s how much the &#8216;Magnificent 7&#8217; billionaires lost in total.
What Happened: Wall Street witnessed its most brutal trading day in years, with all major U.S. stock indexes experiencing their largest single-day drops on Thursday since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The richest business leaders lost billions of dollars as the stock market declined. Notably, Meta Platforms Inc.&#8216;s founder, chairman, and CEO, Zuckerberg, lost $17.9 billion in a single day, according to Forbes data.
Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos saw his net worth plummet by a staggering $16 billion, while Tesla Inc. co-founder and CEO Musk lost $8.7 billion amid the market selloff.
On the other hand, chipmaker Nvidia Corp.&#8216;s founder and CEO, Huang, saw a $7.4 billion change in his net worth, whereas Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates&#8216; wealth tumbled by $774 million on Thursday.
Alphabet Inc. co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin lost $4.9 billion and $4.6 billion, respectively, while the company&#8217;s CEO, Sundar Pichai, saw his net worth decline by $18 million.
Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook witnessed a loss of $68 million.
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<td>Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>Thursday&#8217;s Performance</td>
<td>Business Leaders</td>
<td>Change In Wealth (In Billion Dollars)</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>-26.40%</td>
<td>-7.81%</td>
<td>Jensen Huang</td>
<td>-7.4</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-16.67%</td>
<td>-9.25%</td>
<td>Tim Cook</td>
<td>-0.068</td>
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<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>-10.86%</td>
<td>-2.36%</td>
<td>Bill Gates</td>
<td>-0.774</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>-18.99%</td>
<td>-8.98%</td>
<td>Jeff Bezos</td>
<td>-16</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>-19.93%</td>
<td>-3.92%</td>
<td>Sundar Pichai</td>
<td>-0.018</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>-11.28%</td>
<td>-8.96%</td>
<td>Mark Zuckerberg</td>
<td>-17.9</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-5.47%</td>
<td>-29.53%</td>
<td>Elon Musk</td>
<td>-8.7</td>
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Why It Matters: The Dow Jones endured its fifth-worst day in history, shedding 1,679 points. It was Dow and S&amp;P 500&#8217;s worst trading day since June 2020. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq had its most significant single-day decline since March 2020.
Citing the necessity to rectify the United States' trade deficit, Trump utilized a 1977 statute to officially declare a trade emergency, subsequently introducing new tariffs on Wednesday.
He imposed a blanket 10% tariff on all trading partners and levied more duties on the countries he described as "bad actors".
It is worth noting that China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka are subject to the most severe tariffs, whereas Canada and Mexico were exempted from &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; tariffs.
Benchmark indices are in the correction zone. The S&amp;P 500 fell 12.22% from its Feb. 19th peak, the Nasdaq 100 dropped 16.65% from its 52-week high, approaching the bear market territory, and the Dow was down 10.05% as of Thursday.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, declined in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 2.30% to $525.78, while the QQQ declined 2.52% to $439.32, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg And Jensen Huang See $34 Billion Wiped Out In A Single Day: Here's How Much Other 'Magnificent 7' Billionaires Lost After Trump's Liberation Day

U.S. stock futures declined on Friday after a bloodbath on Thursday following the introduction of President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket trading.
Fueled by a broad market downturn, the Dow Jones plummeted by a staggering 1,679 points, its fifth-largest drop ever, while the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq suffered their biggest single-day losses since June and March 2020, respectively.
Trump, however, dismissed the tariff-induced selloff and said, &#8220;The market is going to boom, the stock is going to boom, the country is going to boom.&#8221;
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 3.94% and the two-year bond was at 3.61%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> shows markets pricing in a 69.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates through its May meeting.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, declined in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.71% to $532.87, while the QQQ declined 0.62% to $447.85, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Technology sectors bore the brunt of Thursday&#8217;s U.S. stock market downturn. Specifically, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares plummeted approximately 9.3%, marking their steepest single-day decline since March 2020. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also saw a significant drop, tumbling 7.8%, while Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares fell by 8.98%. Across the broader market, consumer discretionary, energy, and information technology stocks registered the most substantial losses within the S&amp;P 500.
In contrast, consumer staples stocks stood out, bucking the prevailing negative trend and closing the session higher. This sector&#8217;s resilience was highlighted by Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>), whose shares surged 10% after the company released third-quarter financial results that exceeded expectations and provided FY25 sales guidance above analyst estimates.
Economic data released Thursday presented a mixed picture. U.S. initial jobless claims decreased by 6,000 to 219,000 for the week ending March 29, falling below the anticipated 225,000. Additionally, the U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $122.7 billion in February, improving from $130.7 billion in January and slightly better than the forecasted $123.5 billion. However, the ISM services PMI declined to 50.8 in March, down from 53.5 in February and below market expectations of 53.
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Insights From Analysts:
CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer compared Trump&#8217;s tariffs to historical tariff regimes in the U.S., in an X post. he said, &#8220;It is not pro-tariff v. anti-tariff. It&#8217;s about accomplishing what&#8217;s good for our country while not having a Smoot-Hawley situation.&#8221;
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, enacted in 1930, was a US law that significantly increased tariffs on imported goods, intended to protect American businesses and farmers, but ultimately worsened the Great Depression by triggering a global trade war.
However, he added that tariff-induced selloff on Thursday was &#8220;100% Smoot Hawley disguised as thoughtful policy. The market was RIGHT to go down.&#8221;
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1908066366805991875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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AQR Capital Management&#8217;s Chief Investment Officer, Cliff Asness, took to X on Thursday to voice his criticism of tariff proponents, specifically disputing the assertion that tariffs result in deflation instead of inflation.
His remarks were a direct response to Anthony Pompliano, the Founder &amp; CEO of Professional Capital Management and a well-known Bitcoin advocate, who had previously claimed, &#8220;Tariffs don't create inflation. The exact opposite happens."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Idiots say this and bray like they've scored a great point. What they mean is giant arbitrary tariffs are so bad they eventually cause recessions which then cause deflation. They then present this as a feature. And if they don't mean that they are even more wrong in some… <a href="https://t.co/ZihK0rbRU0">https://t.co/ZihK0rbRU0</a>
&mdash; Clifford Asness (@CliffordAsness) <a href="https://twitter.com/CliffordAsness/status/1907915579324760564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Creative Planning&#8217;s chief market strategist, Charlie Bilello, noted that the VIX index reached its highest closing level since Aug. 5, 2024.
He suggested this increase in fear, coupled with lower stock prices, presents enhanced opportunities for investors with a long-term perspective. Bilello also pointed to historical trends, indicating that the S&amp;P 500 has historically delivered &#8220;higher than average&#8221; returns following significant surges in volatility.
He shared data showing that after a comparable spike on Aug. 5, 2024, the S&amp;P 500 returned 6% in one month, 11% in three months, and 18% over six months. On average, Bilello highlighted, the S&amp;P 500 has gained 12% six months after such volatility spikes and 21% after a year.
In an X post, Bilello summarized, &#8220;More Fear = More Opportunity.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VIX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$VIX</a> spiked nearly 40% higher today and closed above 30 for the first time since last August. What has happened in the past following the biggest volatility spikes? Higher than average forward S&amp;P 500 returns. More Fear = More Opportunity<a href="https://t.co/wMMGtwYloS">https://t.co/wMMGtwYloS</a> <a href="https://t.co/vVEN5vUBD1">pic.twitter.com/vVEN5vUBD1</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1907910013743722855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>March&#8217;s U.S. employment report, unemployment rate, and hourly wages data will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will speak at 11:25 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Governor Michael Barr will speak at 12:00 p.m. and Fed Governor Christopher Waller will speak at 12:45 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMS#NYSE">AMS</a>) was up 0.34% in premarket on Friday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 1 cent per share on revenue of $7.70 million.</li>
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<li>Neuroone Medical Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMTC#NASDAQ">NMTC</a>) slumped 36.05% after the company disclosed a common stock public offering.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Simulations Plus Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLP#NASDAQ">SLP</a>) was up 2.50% after posting stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter and issuing an upbeat FY25 earnings forecast.</li>
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<li>Sangamo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) surged 32.41% after announcing a new agreement with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), granting the company a worldwide exclusive license to leverage the company&#8217;s novel proprietary neurotropic adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid, STAC-BBB.</li>
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<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) jumped 3.98% after its CEO, Ryan Cohen, acquired 500,000 shares of the company.</li>
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<li>BioNexus Gene Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGLC#NASDAQ">BGLC</a>) dropped 26.96% after the company said that it will enact a 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective Monday to meet Nasdaq&#8217;s bid price requirements.</li>
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<li>Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) zoomed 83.64% after it stated that its U.S.-assembled Mullen and Bollinger commercial EV inventory is tariff-exempt.</li>
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<li>CXApp Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXAI#NASDAQ">CXAI</a>) gained 40.06% after the company reported business performance results for 2024 and announced a net revenue retention rate of 101%.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 3.57% to hover around $64.56 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar declined 0.97% to hover around $3,083.92 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,168.04 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.48% at the 102.564 level.
Asian markets closed on a lower note on Friday. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and South Korea's Kospi index fell. European markets were also lower in early trade.
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Stocks Set To Continue Crashing After Worst Selloff Since 2020: Tariff Announcement Was '100% Smoot Hawley Disguised As Thoughtful Policy,' Says Expert

On Thursday, the technology sector witnessed a major drop,&nbsp;with the Nasdaq closing 6%&nbsp;lower. This marked the most severe single-day decline for tech stocks in over five years.
What Happened: The sharp fall triggered widespread apprehension regarding the future of the tech sector. Dan Ives, the Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, spoke to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Miyrnlfi_10">CNBC </a>and linked the market&#8217;s downfall to the proposed tariffs and their potential effects on global supply chains and consumer costs.
The tech sector, traditionally a favorite among investors, found itself in a vulnerable position due to fears of economic disruption. Ives characterized the situation as &#8220;essentially an economic Armageddon&#8221; if the current tariff proposals, which could impose&nbsp;a 54% duty on Chinese imports, are not revised.
Companies with significant exposure to China, such as Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and various semiconductor firms, bore the brunt of the sell-off. The Magnificent Seven stocks saw a collective market cap loss of over $1 trillion on Thursday.
Ives underscored the unprecedented uncertainty that has gripped the market, stating, &#8220;This is as nervous as I&#8217;ve seen investors since Covid March 2020.&#8221;
In the run-up to upcoming earnings calls, Ives identified three key factors for investors to watch: 
Firstly, the future of the tariffs is uncertain. Economic Advisor Peter Navarro hinted at possible negotiations, but if the tariffs remain, Ives warned they could reduce demand by 15–20% due to rising costs. Second, the lack of clear guidance from companies due to the &#8216;head-scratching nature of the tariffs&#8217; could exacerbate market jitters. Finally, Ives pointed to specific areas of focus: the AI revolution, data center buildouts, and consumer-facing products like the iPhone.
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Why It Matters: Dan Ives is usually bullish on the potential for technology, however, he has turned cautious as the proposed tariffs, aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing, could instead disrupt&nbsp;supply chains that have been&nbsp;fine-tuned over decades. 
Ives highlighted the gap between policy statements and real-world challenges, warning that moving production entirely to the U.S. could significantly raise costs for tech giants like Apple.
"Talking in front of a microphone in the 202 area code is a lot different than the reality of moving the supply chain."
Despite the current market upheaval, Ives maintains a cautious optimism for the long term, advising investors to look beyond the immediate chaos and consider&nbsp;potential buys if tariff fears&nbsp;ease. 
"You have to look on the other side, assuming some sort of normalized earnings into 2025 and even 2026," he advised, naming Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Apple as potential buys if tariff fears subside.
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) dropped 7.24%, while the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) fell 6.82% on Thursday. 
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As Nvidia, Apple And Other Mag 7 Stocks Wipe Out Over $1 Trillion In Investor Wealth On Thursday, Top Analyst Warns Of 'Economic Armageddon' For Tech Sector If Current Tariffs Remain

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a sharp decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite dipping around 6% during the session following the announcement of new trade tariffs by President Donald Trump.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares dipped around 9.3%, recording their worst day since March 2020. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) tumbled 7.8%, while Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) dropped 9% on Thursday.
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYS E: LW) shares, however, gained 10% after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY25 sales guidance above estimates.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 219,000 in the week ending March 29, compared to market estimates of 225,000. The U.S. trade deficit shrank to $122.7 billion in February compared to $130.7 billion in the previous month and versus market estimates of a $123.5 billion gap. The ISM services PMI dipped to 50.8 in March versus a reading of 53.5 in February, and down from market estimates of 53.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer discretionary, energy, and information technology stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday. However, consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 1,679 points to 40,545.93 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 dipped 4.84% to 5,396.52, while the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 5.97% to 16,550.61 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMS#NYSE">AMS</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 7.7, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 18.6.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Nasdaq Dips 6% Following Trump's Tariffs As Nvidia, Apple Decline: Investor Sentiment Plunges, Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

President Donald Trump's <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44631606/trumps-tariff-exemptions-include-semiconductors-pharmaceuticals-oil-and-more">new reciprocal tariffs</a> could undermine the billion-dollar AI infrastructure projects being spearheaded by leading tech companies, analysts warn.
What Happened: On Thursday, analysts highlighted the negative impact of the Trump administration's tariffs on technology equipment, which were levied at 34% on China, 32% on Taiwan, and 25% on South Korea, while also imposing a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S., reported Reuters.
The tariffs threaten to raise the costs of essential hardware used in artificial intelligence infrastructure, such as data centers, servers, and chips.
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&#8220;Capital expenditure by tech giants will get reshuffled,&#8221; said Abhishek Singh, partner at Everest Group. &#8220;Expect major players in AI infrastructure and consumer tech to reallocate short-term spending away from expansion and toward procurement hedging or sourcing shifts.&#8221;
The tariffs are expected to increase the cost of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43908921/microsoft-pulls-plug-on-ai-data-center-leases-says-analyst-oversupply-situation-likely">building data centers</a> in the U.S., potentially delaying large-scale AI projects.
D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria pointed out that companies like Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) have already begun to scale back their data center investments due to financial uncertainty.
&#8220;Microsoft has already started articulating a more balanced, cautious approach to their data center build-out,&#8221; Luria noted.
The most high-profile project affected is the $500 billion Stargate venture between Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), 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>), and OpenAI, aimed at building 20 data centers across the U.S.
&#8220;Stargate was already unlikely to get to that scale even before these things happened. Given the shock to the economy that these tariffs represent, it is highly unlikely that such a risky endeavor will be able to raise anywhere near that number in terms of debt financings,&#8221; stated Luria.
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Why It Matters: President Trump&#8217;s sweeping new trade tariffs jolted global markets on Thursday, sparking a dramatic sell-off reminiscent of the pandemic-era crashes.
Wall Street witnessed a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44631916/wall-street-wipes-out-2-trillion-apple-eyes-worst-day-since-covid-19-pandemic-oil-plummets-whats-driving-markets-thursday">staggering $2 trillion wiped</a> from market value, with the 10 largest U.S. companies alone accounting for $1 trillion of those losses.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) plunged 9.25%, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 7.81%, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) dropped 8.98%, and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) slid 8.9%.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) declined 5.47%, while Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) lost 8.96%. Alphabet Inc.'s Class A shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) dipped 4.02%, and Class C shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) were down 3.92%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Threaten To Derail Big Tech's Billion-Dollar AI Infrastructure Plans, Analyst Singles Out This OpenAI-Linked Project As Likely To Get Hit

As global <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44631916/wall-street-wipes-out-2-trillion-apple-eyes-worst-day-since-covid-19-pandemic-oil-plummets-whats-driving-markets-thursday">markets shed $2 trillion in value</a> following President Donald Trump&#8216;s sweeping reciprocal tariffs, billionaire investor Bill Ackman offered pointed advice to foreign leaders.
What Happened: &#8220;My advice to foreign leaders is that if you have not already reached out to President Donald Trump, you need to do so immediately,&#8221; the Pershing Square Capital Management CEO wrote Thursday on X. &#8220;Trump is, at his core, a dealmaker who sees the world as a series of transactions.&#8221;
Ackman&#8217;s comments come as <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44631916/wall-street-wipes-out-2-trillion-apple-eyes-worst-day-since-covid-19-pandemic-oil-plummets-whats-driving-markets-thursday">financial markets experience their worst sell-off</a>, which echoes the COVID-19 pandemic-era routs. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) plunged 9.25%, while NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) tumbled 7.81% and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) dropped 8.98%.
The investor emphasized Trump&#8217;s negotiation approach: &#8220;Based on his track record to date with foreign governments, law firms, and universities, he is a tough, but fair negotiator. He loves to make deals and he loves to get things done promptly.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Ackman&#8217;s perspective aligns with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44630931/commerce-secretary-lutnick-says-us-markets-will-perform-extremely-well-long-term-despite-trump-tariff-selloff">the market reaction would be short-lived</a>. &#8220;I expect most countries to start to really examine their trade policy towards the United States of America,&#8221; Lutnick said, suggesting America&#8217;s trading partners would ultimately adjust their policies.
Meanwhile, billionaire Ray Dalio warned of &#8220;abrupt, unconventional changes&#8221; in markets as tariffs generate revenue for the imposing country while decreasing global efficiency and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44623855/ray-dalio-warns-of-abrupt-unconventional-changes-in-markets-heres-how-the-tariff-machine-affects-currency-monetary-and-fiscal-policies">creating stagflationary pressures</a>.
China has <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44620889/trumps-liberation-day-tariffs-roil-markets-as-china-slams-typical-unilateral-bullying-asian-markets-plunge">already threatened countermeasures</a>, calling Trump&#8217;s actions &#8220;typical unilateral bullying.&#8221; 
Ackman concluded his message with stark advice: &#8220;Countries that respond with additional tariffs on our goods will be severely punished. The carrot and the stick writ large, Big Boy style&#8230; Just pick up the phone. Call the President, and make a deal.&#8221;
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is reportedly set to acquire a 20% stake in a new joint venture with Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), aimed at addressing the <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">U.S. chipmaker's ongoing struggles</a>, including its $18.8 billion net loss in 2024.
What Happened: Intel and TSMC have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture that will take over the operations of Intel's manufacturing facilities, reported Reuters <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/intel-tsmc-tentatively-agree-form-chipmaking-joint-venture">via</a> The Information. 
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, will hold a 20% stake in the new venture, the report noted.
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Why It Matters: The deal <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43638878/intel-shares-are-up-today-whats-going-on">comes amid pressure</a> from U.S. government officials, including the White House and the Commerce Department, who have pushed both companies to resolve Intel's ongoing manufacturing and customer service challenges. Intel has struggled to manufacture chips for external clients, which has led to delays and failed tests.
Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44298588/lip-bu-tan-got-high-praise-from-tsmc-founder-morris-chang-for-saving-cadence-from-pretty-big-trouble-will-the-magic-work-at-the-new-intel">Intel appointed chip industry</a> veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its CEO to spearhead its revival efforts. Despite these challenges, TSMC has been active in the U.S., with plans for a $100 billion investment in new chip facilities over the next few years.
The new CEO has been <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44555938/intels-new-ceo-refuses-to-sugarcoat-the-companys-2024-performance-vows-to-align-spending-with-market-demand">candid about the company&#8217;s challenges</a>, emphasizing the need to align spending with market demand.
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Previously, it was reported that the joint venture, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44271204/tsmc-proposes-joint-venture-with-nvidia-amd-and-broadcom-to-operate-intels-factories-report">could see other companies</a> like 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>) take stakes, is part of a broader strategy to turn around Intel's fortunes after the company reported a significant loss in 2024.
Meanwhile, TSMC&#8217;s expansion in the U.S. has reportedly raised concerns in Taiwan about the <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">potential risks associated</a> with such a significant investment abroad.
Price Action: TSMC shares are down 11.55% year-to-date, while Intel has gained 10.93% over the same period. However, over the past 12 months, TSMC is up 20.31%, whereas Intel has plunged 44.38%, <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">according to Benzinga Pro</a>.
According to Benzinga's Edge Rankings, Intel holds a growth rating of 3.47%. Curious how TSMC stacks up? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see the full comparison</a>.
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