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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with mid-60s market share in 2024. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public in Taiwan in 1994 and as an ADR in the US in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD, and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs. TSMC employs more than 73,000 people.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<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>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$119.4K</td>
<td>62.8K</td>
<td>58.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$47.4K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>381</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CFLT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$51.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$54.9K</td>
<td>520</td>
<td>865</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$1.3 million</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>646</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>518</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>178</td>
<td>276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$392.50</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>417</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 23, 2025. Parties traded 859 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.4K, with a price of $139.0 per contract. There were 62860 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58878 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.4K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 6406 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 17948 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5331 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $105.00 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 $36.2K, with a price of $3618.0 per contract. There were 381 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1696 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 799 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.9K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 2113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1050 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 67 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.9K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 520 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 865 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 245 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 260 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 54 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.3 million, with a price of $5290.0 per contract. There were 2748 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 646 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 23, 2025. Parties traded 62 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $605.0 per contract. There were 37 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on May 30, 2025. This event was a transfer of 72 contract(s) at a $265.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 178 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $392.50 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 $31.9K, with a price of $2291.0 per contract. There were 417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 203 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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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) said on Thursday that it will construct nine new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tsmc" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced wafer manufacturing</a> and packaging factories by 2025.
It plans to build nine new factories, including eight wafer fabrication plants and one advanced chip packaging factory, the Taipei Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2025/05/16/2003836967" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Friday, citing Taiwan Semiconductor vice president T.S. Chang at the company&#8217;s annual technology symposium.
TSMC expects to see 60% year-over-year growth in shipments for chips made with the 3-nanometer process.
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The company told the Taipei Times that it expects shipments of overall AI chips to grow 12X this year compared to 2021, with Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) as one of the biggest customers.
According to the report, the Taiwanese chipmaker built an average of five factories annually from 2021 to 2024 and three from 2017 to 2020.
Taiwan Semiconductor had <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45411148/taiwan-semiconductor-commits-15-billion-to-chip-expansion-approves-dividend-amid-rising-global-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced on Tuesday</a> that its board of directors approved $15.25 billion in&nbsp;capital appropriations for&nbsp;long-term expansion to meet growing demand.
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TSM surged 28% in the last 12 months, backed by demand for its chips from Nvidia and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
The contract chipmaker plans to start constructing its most advanced wafer fab in Taichung by the end of 2025.
Taiwan Semiconductor plans to build five wafer fabs to produce 2-nanometer and A16 technology process chips in Kaohsiung. It expects its 2-nanometer technology to start commercializing in the second half of 2025 at two new fabs in Hsinchu and Kaohsiung.
The company will also add an advanced chip packaging facility using chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS) technology.
Taiwan Semiconductor expects to expand its CoWoS capacity at a compound annual growth rate of 80% from 2022 to 2026, topping its previous estimate of 60% last year.
Taiwan Semiconductor on Thursday reiterated that total global semiconductor industry revenue would grow 10% annually this year.
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock is up 0.27% to $194.75 premarket at the last check on Friday.
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/05/14/final-trades-apollo-global-goldman-sachs-taiwan-semi-and-zoom-communications.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington, managing partner at Requisite Capital Management, said Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) reported strong fee-related earnings. &#8220;I think the stock can <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APO/earnings">be in the 150s,&#8221; she added.</a>
On May 2, Apollo Global Management posted stronger-than-expected revenue for the first quarter.
Jason Snipe, Chief Investment Officer of Odyssey Capital Advisors, said he likes The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), which has gained 20% in the last month.
On the earnings front, Goldman Sachs Group posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter on April 14. Goldman Sachs reported quarterly earnings of $14.12 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $12.35 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $15.06 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $14.81 billion.
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Stephen Weiss, chief investment officer and managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reported a &#8220;phenomenal&#8221; quarter, and the stock is still going higher.
On April 17, Taiwan Semiconductor reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued a strong second-quarter revenue outlook.
Joseph M. Terranova, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, named Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) his final trade.
Zoom Communications announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter on Wednesday, May 21, after the closing bell.
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<li>Apollo Global shares fell 0.6% to close at $144.24 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs shares rose 1.3% to settle at $611.60 during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing shares gained 0.4% to close at $194.76 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Zoom Communications shares rose 0.1% to $83.27 during the session.</li>
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) announced on Tuesday that its board of directors approved $15.25 billion in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tsmc" rel="noreferrer noopener">capital appropriations for</a> long-term expansion to meet growing demand.
The funds will help to <a target="_blank" href="https://pr.tsmc.com/english/news/3234" rel="noreferrer noopener">install advanced technology</a> and packaging capacity, expand mature and specialty technology, and construct fabs with facility systems.
The board also approved a proposal to distribute a NT$5 cash dividend per share, based on first-quarter earnings per share of NT$13.94.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45260942/amd-shifts-chip-orders-to-taiwan-semiconductor-dropping-samsung-in-big-manufacturing-move" rel="noreferrer noopener">Advanced Micro Devices Drops Samsung, Shifts Chip Orders To Taiwan Semiconductor</a>
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43727973/taiwan-semiconductor-eyes-us-expansion-amid-taiwans-push-for-bigger-investments-and-advanced-chip-production" rel="noreferrer noopener">board authorized</a> an NT$4.50 dividend per share for the fourth quarter of last year and approved capital appropriations of $17.14 billion to meet long-term capacity plans.
The Taiwanese contract chipmaker stock declined close to 4% year-to-date as President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policies and semiconductor technology sanctions weighed on the stock.
Taiwan Semiconductor and its semiconductor peers <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43727973/taiwan-semiconductor-eyes-us-expansion-amid-taiwans-push-for-bigger-investments-and-advanced-chip-production" rel="noreferrer noopener">got a boost</a> this week from Beijing and Washington&#8217;s deal to temporarily lower tariffs on each other&#8217;s products. The agreement will reduce U.S. levies of 145% on most Chinese imports to 30%, while China&#8217;s 125% duties on U.S. goods will drop to 10% for 90 days.
Reportedly, the Trump administration also plans to repeal a key Biden-era export&nbsp;restriction on AI chips.
Last week,&nbsp;Wedbush&nbsp;analyst Daniel Ives highlighted investor concerns over the 145% &#8220;black cloud&#8221; China tariffs and many restrictions hitting&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and other tech companies, with the negative ripple impact in the supply chain front and center.
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock is up 0.65% to $195.26 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Commits $15 Billion To Chip Expansion, Approves Dividend

President Donald Trump singled out Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang for praise during a U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on Tuesday, highlighting the chipmaker&#8217;s planned $500 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45397196/jensen-huangs-wealth-surges-37-since-liberation-day-lows-as-nvidia-re-enters-3-trillion-market-cap-club-on-saudi-chip-pact">investment in U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;I see my friend is here, Jensen. [Apple Inc. CEO] Tim Cook isn&#8217;t here, but you are,&#8221; Trump said at the Saudi summit. &#8220;What a job you&#8217;ve done. He&#8217;s got 99% of the chip market. That&#8217;s not easy to beat.&#8221;
Trump&#8217;s comments came as part of a broader announcement of over $1 trillion in investments flowing into the United States. The president specifically acknowledged Huang&#8217;s commitment to building AI infrastructure in America over the next four years.
&#8220;Thank you for the investment. We are proud to have you in our country,&#8221; Trump told Huang, who was present at the forum.
The praise follows Nvidia&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44799936/nvidia-to-build-500b-ai-infrastructure-in-us-in-the-next-four-years-details">April announcement of plans to partner with manufacturers</a> including Foxconn, Wistron, TSMC, Amkor, and SPIL to establish production centers in Arizona and Texas. Production of Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell chips is already underway at TSMC&#8217;s Phoenix facility.
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Why It Matters: The comments coincide with Nvidia&#8217;s stock rally, which has driven the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45397196/jensen-huangs-wealth-surges-37-since-liberation-day-lows-as-nvidia-re-enters-3-trillion-market-cap-club-on-saudi-chip-pact">back into the $3 trillion market cap club</a>. Shares surged following Monday&#8217;s de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions and Tuesday&#8217;s announcement of a deal to supply 18,000 GB300 Blackwell chips to Saudi-based AI startup Humain.
Huang, whose <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45397196/jensen-huangs-wealth-surges-37-since-liberation-day-lows-as-nvidia-re-enters-3-trillion-market-cap-club-on-saudi-chip-pact">net worth stood at approximately $114 billion on Tuesday</a>, has seen his fortune increase 37% since early April lows following the &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; tariffs announcement.
The Nvidia investment was mentioned alongside other major U.S. commitments, including Apple Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) $500 billion investment and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) $200 billion investment.
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Trump Praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang At Saudi Summit: 'Tim Cook Isn't Here, But You Are' Controlling 99% Of The Chip Market: 'That's Not Easy To Beat'

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Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading higher as investors assess US-China trade progress and Saudi Arabia deals.

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">semiconductor stocks</a> Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) surged on Monday.
The positive reaction followed the report that Beijing and Washington temporarily agreed to lower tariffs on each other&#8217;s products.
The agreement will reduce U.S. levies of 145% on most Chinese imports to 30%, while China&#8217;s 125% duties on U.S. goods will drop to 10% for a 90-day period, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/chinese-stocks-move-higher-as-trade-talks-progress-lifts-mood?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Monday. The deal followed weekend negotiations in Geneva.
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Last week, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45320459/nvidia-apple-face-bigger-risks-from-china-trade-talks-than-any-boost-from-uk-deal-analyst-says" rel="noreferrer noopener">that China negotiations</a> remain a key focus of the markets and the tech world.&nbsp;He highlighted investor concerns over the 145% &#8220;black cloud&#8221; China tariffs and many restrictions hitting&nbsp;Nvidia and other tech companies, with the negative ripple impact in the supply chain front and center.
Last week, reports indicated the Trump administration&#8217;s planning to repeal a key Biden-era export <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45291509/nvidia-broadcom-amd-surge-as-trump-reshapes-ai-chip-export-rules-to-ease-market-pressure" rel="noreferrer noopener">restriction on AI chips</a>.
The recent&nbsp;crackdown on Nvidia&nbsp;selling a specialized AI chip to China prompted the company to book a $5.5 billion charge.
The rollback targets the &#8220;AI diffusion rule,&#8221; which will go into effect on May 15. The Trump administration is exploring blocking China from accessing advanced chips without hurting American technology companies.
Big Tech giants, including&nbsp;Nvidia and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), had criticized the diffusion rule, citing a loss of business opportunities for American companies.
Price Action: NVDA stock traded higher by 3.62% to $120.87 at the last check on Monday.
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Shares of chip stocks are higher after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A reduction in tariffs could alleviate some supply chain concerns and improve macro sentiment as well as demand visibility.

Decades after Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) walked away from Morris Chang's pitch to co-invest in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), the Taiwanese chip giant has skyrocketed past Intel in market value.
What Happened: In a 2014 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEh3ZgbvBrE&amp;ab_channel=StanfordOnline">lecture</a> at Stanford University, Chang, the founder of TSMC, shared the remarkable backstory of how he secured funding for what would become the world's largest dedicated chip foundry.
At the time, Chang was tasked with piecing together financing, with the Taiwanese government promising up to 50% of the initial investment — if Chang could secure the other half from private investors, ideally a major global tech partner.
Chang approached several industry giants, including Intel, Toshiba, Hitachi, and Sony. While Intel initially showed some interest, the conversations ultimately ended in rejection.
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Chang recalled how Intel's then-executive Craig Barrett met with him twice but eventually said no, saying the company wasn't interested.
"The only company that appeared to be genuinely interested was Philips," Chang recounted. While he had hoped for a stronger technology partner, Chang settled for Philips, which invested 28%. With the Taiwanese government's 48% and additional funds from local investors, TSMC was officially launched in 1987.
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Why It's Important: Fast forward to today, and the contrast between TSMC and Intel's fortunes couldn't be starker.
As of May 2025, TSMC boasts a market capitalization of $908.78 billion, ranking as the world's 11th most valuable company, while Intel lags far behind with a market cap of $91.60 billion, sitting at 206th place globally.
TSMC, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/02/43886929/taiwan-semiconductor-options-trading-a-deep-dive-into-market-sentiment">went public as an ADR</a> in the U.S. in 1997, now controls over 60% of the global chip foundry market. It counts powerhouse clients like Apple Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, and Nvidia Corporation, leveraging process technologies and benefiting from the fabless chip model that has reshaped the semiconductor landscape.
Meanwhile, Intel has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42378342/intel-stock-is-where-it-was-27-years-ago-how-the-worlds-leading-chipmaker-lost-the-plot-thrice">struggled to maintain</a> its former dominance. Over the past five years, Intel's stock has fallen more than 64% (whereas TSMC has gained BY 231.17%), losing ground not only in its traditional x86 stronghold but also in emerging areas like smartphone chips and AI, where Nvidia has surged ahead.
At Intel's first-quarter 2025 earnings call, new CEO Lip-Bu Tan admitted, "Clearly, there are no quick fixes," as the company works through a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45000866/intel-stock-has-fallen-nearly-64-in-5-years-now-ceo-lip-bu-tan-says-clearly-there-are-no-quick-fixes-but-investors-should-stay-tuned">multi-year transformation</a> plan aimed at regaining competitiveness in AI, GPUs, and edge computing.
But the bigger story today is how TSMC has far outpaced Intel's market value and global influence.
With TSMC sitting atop the global semiconductor supply chain and Intel working hard to stage a turnaround, the once-dismissed foundry model now stands as a defining force in the future of chips.
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Morris Chang Once Talked About How Intel Turned Down His Vision For TSMC — Fast Forward To Today And The Taiwanese Chipmaker Has Outgrown Intel In Market Value By Hundreds Of Billions

Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets experienced a notable upswing this week, driven by President Donald Trump's announcement of a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. The deal includes reductions in tariffs on UK automobiles, steel, and aluminum, and grants the UK access to the U.S. beef market. This development spurred optimism for potential future trade agreements and contributed to a rally in equities, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq posting gains. Additionally, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surpassed the $100,000 mark, reflecting increased investor confidence and a shift toward riskier assets.
Despite the positive market response, concerns about the broader economic outlook persist. The Federal Reserve opted to maintain current interest rates, citing uncertainties related to the new tariff policies and their potential impact on inflation and employment. Analysts warn of the risk of stagflation — a combination of stagnant economic growth and high inflation—especially as the effects of the tariffs become more pronounced.
Looking ahead, high-level trade discussions between U.S. and Chinese officials are scheduled, aiming to address ongoing tensions and possibly adjust existing tariffs. Investors are closely monitoring these developments, as outcomes could significantly influence market dynamics and economic forecasts in the coming months.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45259042/ibm-thinks-big-ai-delivers-bigger-why-bulls-are-charging-toward-300">"IBM Thinks Big, AI Delivers Bigger – Why Bulls Are Charging Toward $300"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) shares have climbed 48% over the past year and 13% year-to-date, driven by strong technical indicators and a bullish AI strategy, prompting Wedbush analyst Dan Ives to reiterate an Outperform rating with a $300 price target.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45295534/novavax-reports-q1-profit-as-revenue-surges-to-over-600-million-and-lower-costs-raises-2025-forecasts">"Novavax reports Q1 profit as revenue surges to over $600 million and lower costs, raises 2025 forecasts"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) posted a Q1 profit of $2.93 per share on $667 million in revenue — driven by $603 million from terminated advance purchase agreements — while raising its 2025 revenue forecast to $975 million-$1.025 billion and noting ongoing discussions with the FDA for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45297555/hims-hers-stocks-100-surge-is-squeezing-shorts-and-it-might-just-be-getting-started">"Hims &amp; Hers stock's 100% surge is squeezing shorts—and it might just be getting started"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) shares have doubled over the past month, fueled by strong Q1 earnings, a partnership with Novo Nordisk to offer Wegovy, and a high short interest of 33% of float, suggesting a classic short squeeze may be underway.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45298562/chipmakers-enter-bullish-seasonal-window-5-stocks-that-could-outperform">Chipmakers Enter Bullish Seasonal Window: 5 Stocks That Could Outperform</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45291509/nvidia-broadcom-amd-surge-as-trump-reshapes-ai-chip-export-rules-to-ease-market-pressure">Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD Gain As Trump Reshapes AI Chip Export Rules To Ease Market Pressure</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45268589/sunrun-stock-rallies-after-strong-q1-report-details">Sunrun Stock Rallies After Strong Q1 Report: Details</a>

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45268429/arm-holdings-stock-plunges-after-q4-results-heres-why">"Arm Holdings Stock Plunges After Q4 Results: Here's Why"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) shares fell nearly 9% after the company beat Q4 expectations with $1.24 billion in revenue and $0.55 EPS but issued weaker-than-expected guidance for fiscal 2026, citing uncertainty in licensing deals and global trade tensions.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45272331/super-micro-slides-as-ai-server-delays-nvidia-supply-limits-weigh-on-analyst-ratings">"Super Micro slides as AI server delays, Nvidia supply limits weigh on analyst ratings"</a>, by Anusuya Lahiri, reports that Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares fell 5% after the company missed Q3 revenue and EPS expectations and issued a cautious Q4 outlook, attributing delays to customers awaiting NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell GPUs and facing supply constraints, leading analysts to lower forecasts amid concerns over AI server demand and margin pressures.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45261806/sarepta-therapeutics-stock-sinks-on-gloomy-forecast-analysts-cut-price-forecasts">"Sarepta Therapeutics stock sinks on gloomy forecast, analysts cut price forecasts"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) shares fell after the company posted a deeper-than-expected Q1 loss and cut its 2025 forecast due to Elevidys rollout delays, despite beating revenue estimates.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45239188/arista-networks-shares-fall-after-mixed-q1-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss-q2-guidance-below-estimates">Arista Networks Shares Fall After Mixed Q1 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Miss, Q2 Guidance Below Estimates</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45270996/cleveland-cliffs-stock-falls-on-q1-earnings-miss-steelmaker-idles-6-facilities-taking-decisive-action-to-streamline-our-operations">Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Falls On Q1 Earnings Miss, Steelmaker Idles 6 Facilities: ‘Taking Decisive Action To Streamline Our Operations'</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45302422/coinbase-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-eps-miss-2025">Coinbase Slips On Q1 Miss, Highlights SEC ‘Win' And Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Executive Order</a>

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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: IBM, Novavax, Arm Holdings — And UK Trade Deal Boosts Markets

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reported a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tsmc" rel="noreferrer noopener">topline growth of</a> 48% in April 2025 on Friday.
The Taiwanese contract chipmaker&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://pr.tsmc.com/english/news/3231" rel="noreferrer noopener">monthly revenue was</a> New Taiwan $349.6 billion ($11.6 billion), topping the analyst consensus estimate of a 38% growth, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-09/tsmc-april-sales-surge-after-us-tariffs-spur-device-rush-orders?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Friday. The stock is trading higher on Friday.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45260942/amd-shifts-chip-orders-to-taiwan-semiconductor-dropping-samsung-in-big-manufacturing-move" rel="noreferrer noopener">Advanced Micro Devices Drops Samsung, Shifts Chip Orders To Taiwan Semiconductor</a>
The topline growth also reflects electronics firms striving to stockpile essential components before global tariffs come into effect.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock declined over 13% year-to-date, coinciding with the beginning of Donald Trump&#8217;s presidency.
Since his campaign days, Trump has criticized Taiwan for allegedly stealing the&nbsp;U.S. semiconductor business&nbsp;and generating massive trade deficits for Washington.
Taiwan Semiconductor has pledged to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45113439/taiwan-semiconductor-breaks-ground-on-third-arizona-plant-without-us-subsidies-amid-trump-tariff-threats" rel="noreferrer noopener">invest an additional</a> $100 billion in U.S. plants on top of its &nbsp;$65 billion in planned investments without any incremental U.S. subsidy.
Additionally, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick had hinted at the possible dumping of Chips Act grants, which the Biden administration launched to encourage chipmakers to focus on consolidating their domestic semiconductor position by offering them grants.
The chipmaker&#8217;s&nbsp;Arizona facility incurred&nbsp;a loss of ~14.3 billion New Taiwan dollars ($441 million) in 2024, marking its most significant loss since its establishment. The losses reflect the repercussions of Washington&#8217;s attempt to restructure global&nbsp;semiconductor supply chains&nbsp;through political intervention.
However, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45291509/nvidia-broadcom-amd-surge-as-trump-reshapes-ai-chip-export-rules-to-ease-market-pressure" rel="noreferrer noopener">recent reports indicated</a> the Trump administration&#8217;s plans to revoke a key Biden-era export restriction on AI chips. The rollback targets the &#8220;AI diffusion rule.&#8221; Washington plans to replace&nbsp;the rule with a simpler framework that targets countries, including Malaysia and Thailand, that divert chips to China.
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock traded higher by 2.05% to $178.81 at the last check Friday.
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Why Is Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Trading Higher On Friday?

U.S. stock futures fluctuated between gains and losses on Friday, following a three-day winning streak. Major benchmark index futures were mixed in premarket trading.
The U.S. and U.K.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45293839/trump-starmer-strike-us-uk-trade-deal-steel-cars-beef"> sealed a bilateral trade deal</a>, cutting tariffs, boosting industrial ties, and securing billions in new market access. 
A central component of the trade agreement involves the U.S. significantly reducing tariffs on cars made in the UK, bringing them down from 25% to 10% and establishing an annual quota of 100,000 vehicles.
The U.K. will eliminate tariffs on American-made cars, including those from General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), and expedite their passage through customs.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.37% and the two-year bond was at 3.86%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing an 82.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting. 
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<td>-0.15%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.07%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.17%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.23%</td>
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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, were slightly higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.004% to $565.08, while the QQQ advanced 0.17% to $489.10, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Industrials, consumer discretionary, and energy sectors led a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45311238/dow-surges-250-points-after-us-announces-first-trade-deal-investor-sentiment-improves-fear-greed-index-remains-in-greed-zone"> broad market rally on Thursday</a>, propelling U.S. stocks higher. The Dow Jones was bolstered by the Donald Trump administration&#8217;s inaugural major trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
However, the health care and utilities sectors diverged from the positive trend, closing lower.
On the company-specific front, U.S. Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USFD#NYSE">USFD</a>) reported first-quarter earnings that fell short of expectations, while Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>) shares surged by 42% following the company&#8217;s release of better-than-anticipated first-quarter results and an upward revision of its FY25 guidance.
In terms of economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims saw a decline, dropping by 13,000 to 228,000 for the week ending May 3, slightly below market projections. 1 Conversely, U.S. labor productivity in the nonfarm business sector experienced a 0.8% decrease during the first quarter, slightly exceeding the estimated 0.7% drop.
The Dow Jones index advanced 255 points or 0.62% to 41,368.45, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.58% to 5,663.94. Nasdaq Composite ended 1.07% higher at 17,928.14, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, climbed 1.85% to 2,026.41.
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates, &#8220;Tariffs are steering the boat again.&#8221;
He said that Trump&#8217;s announcement of the U.S. striking a comprehensive agreement with the U.K. and Scott Bessent&#8217;s announcement of a meeting in Switzerland with China to discuss tariffs are propelling the market.
&#8220;This helps explain the long recovery rally since the Liberation Day announcement of tariffs on April 2nd. The fear of missing out on favorable agreements being reached has limited the number of sellers,&#8221; he said.
He added, &#8220;The upside story will be that the tariff agreements will result in mutually low tariffs, which should be generally beneficial for U.S. exporters, as Trump has contended all along.&#8221;
He also said that Trump announcing a definitive deal with the U.K. is an &#8220;important first step in reducing tariff fears.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Ed Yardeni or Yardeni Research agreed with the sentiment and added, &#8220;President Donald Trump will need to declare victories in his trade wars with multiple countries around the world sooner rather than later.&#8221;
Yardeni also explained that Trump and his fellow Republicans have to avoid a recession caused by his tariff wars. Otherwise, they risk losing their thin majorities in both houses of Congress later in 2026, as per Yardeni.
&#8220;The correction in the S&amp;P 500 that started on February 19 ended on April 8. The S&amp;P 500 now has regained almost all its losses since the April 2 close, just before it tanked during the Annihilation Days on April 3 and April 4,&#8221; he said.
According to Yardeni, the stock market will soon have &#8220;deals fatigue and tire of Trump&#8217;s declarations of victory.&#8221;
&#8220;We think the trade issue will be behind us by July or August. If so, then the focus should be on how much Trump&#8217;s tariff skirmishes weighed on the economy and earnings. We expect both will remain surprisingly resilient,&#8221; he added.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-trade-futures">How to Trade Futures </a>
Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>Fed Governor Michael Barr will speak at 5:55 a.m., New York Fed President John Williams will speak at 6:15 a.m., and Fed Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at 6:45 a.m. ET.</li>
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-Fed Governor Lisa Cook will speak at 6:45 a.m. ET.
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<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin speaks at 8:30 a.m., Fed Governor Christopher Waller and New York Fed President John Williams will speak on a panel at 11:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Governor Michelle Bowman, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, and Fed Cleveland President Beth Hammack will speak on the panel at 7:45 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>EchoStar Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) fell 3.53% in premarket on Friday as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings loss of 88 cents per share on the revenue of $3.87 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) was up 1.18% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 43 cents per share on revenue of $14.26 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>LYFT Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) jumped 7.31% after reporting better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter and announcing a $750 million share buyback plan.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ST#NYSE">ST</a>) rose 9.13% after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issuing strong guidance for the second quarter.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) dropped 1.26% after reporting worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results. Coinbase reported first-quarter total revenue of $2.03 billion, missing a Street consensus estimate of $2.12 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) was 2.20% higher after its April sales surged on the back of rushed orders following the levy of U.S. tariffs.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Twin Vee Powercats Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEE#NASDAQ">VEEE</a>) plunged 37.85% after it announced the fundraise of $3 million by pricing its public offering of 750,000 shares of common stock at $4.00 per share.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 1.59% to hover around $60.86 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.65% to hover around $3,327.68 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.26% at the 100.3830 level.
Asian markets were mixed on Friday as India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, South Korea's Kospi, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 index fell. While Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose. European markets were higher in early trade.
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US Stock Futures Flicker Between Gains And Losses After Strong Three-Day Run: 'Tariffs Are Steering The Boat Again,' Says Expert

Taiwan Semiconductor's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 37.80 million shares sold short, which is 0.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.47 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746734425_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Taiwan Semiconductor 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 Taiwan Semiconductor's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Taiwan Semiconductor's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.77%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is Taiwan Semiconductor Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor.
Looking at options history for Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) we detected 36 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 47% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 14 are puts, for a total amount of $3,214,300 and 22, calls, for a total amount of $3,181,756.
<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 $90.0 to $210.0 for Taiwan Semiconductor over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Taiwan Semiconductor'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 Taiwan Semiconductor's whale activity within a strike price range from $90.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746723645_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$18.05</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$1.6M</td>
<td>21.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$534.6K</td>
<td>25.3K</td>
<td>813</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$24.2</td>
<td>$23.95</td>
<td>$24.18</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$483.6K</td>
<td>36.3K</td>
<td>803</td>
</tr>
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<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$418.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$410.0K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Taiwan Semiconductor</h3>
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with mid-60s market share in 2024. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public in Taiwan in 1994 and as an ADR in the US in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD, and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs. TSMC employs more than 73,000 people.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Taiwan Semiconductor, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Taiwan Semiconductor</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,736,728, the TSM's price is up by 1.21%, now at $176.65. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Taiwan Semiconductor</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $230.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Taiwan Semiconductor, targeting a price of $215. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for Taiwan Semiconductor, targeting a price of $250. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Needham lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $225.
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Taiwan Semiconductor

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President Trump Says Going To Have Large Share Of Chipmaking Market; Think 10% Baseline Is Set; 10% Baseline Is Not A Template For Future Deals; 10% Is A Low Number, Others Will Be Higher; Template Of 10% Is Probably The Lowest End; Won't Do A Similar Deal With Cars

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artificial intelligence chip</a> stocks, including Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) continued to trade upwards on Thursday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45269811/chip-stocks-rise-as-trump-reportedly-plans-to-roll-back-biden-era-ai-export-curbs" rel="noreferrer noopener">coinciding with reports</a> indicating the Trump administration&#8217;s plans to revoke a key Biden-era export restriction on AI chips.
The rollback targets the &#8220;AI diffusion rule,&#8221; which grouped countries into three tiers with varying levels of export restrictions. Nvidia has been a&nbsp;vocal critic, citing the loss of U.S. competitiveness and allies toward China.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45224491/taiwan-semiconductor-at-the-heart-of-new-us-japan-taiwan-chip-alliance-former-japanese-minister-says" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor &#8216;At The Heart of New US-Japan-Taiwan&#8217; Chip Alliance, Former Japanese Minister Says</a>
Washington plans to replace&nbsp;the rule with a simpler framework that targets countries, including Malaysia and Thailand, diverting chips to China.
The Trump administration&#8217;s recent&nbsp;crackdown on Nvidia&nbsp;selling a specialized AI chip to China prompted the company to book a $5.5 billion charge.
Trump officials propose restructuring the AI diffusion, which was set to go into effect May 15, the Wall Street Journal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai-chip-exports-overhaul-0518a821?mod=tech_lead_story" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. They are exploring blocking China from accessing advanced chips without hurting American technology companies.
The move comes ahead of Trump&#8217;s planned Middle East trip, where countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia hope to negotiate better terms.
The UAE announced a $1.4 trillion commitment to invest in the U.S. in March.
Reportedly, Trump officials weighed dumping the tiered system for bilateral agreements with individual countries. It also pressured allies to commit to helping the U.S. keep chips out of the hands of the likes of China in exchange for more favorable tariffs.
Big Tech giants, including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), had criticized the diffusion rule, citing business opportunity loss for American companies.
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Buying $100 In TSM: If an investor had bought $100 of TSM stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $2,103.91 today based on a price of $174.09 for TSM at the time of writing.
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