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Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data center, Big Data, high-performance computing, and "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.

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Taiwan Semiconductor has seen a 4% decline in stock in the last 30 days due to volatility after Nvidia&#39;s quarterly report. The semiconductor sector has also seen losses, but Taiwan Semiconductor remains focused on growth and solidifying its position in the industry.

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Quinn Bolton, Needham analyst, initiates coverage on Super Micro Computer Inc with a Buy rating and $600 price target. Stock reflects risks.

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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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>161.7K</td>
<td>187.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>104.0K</td>
<td>89.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>25.7K</td>
<td>59.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$157.50</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>20.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td>39.4K</td>
<td>18.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$262.50</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$169.4K</td>
<td>48.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 238 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 161784 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 187734 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 641 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $48.0 per contract. There were 104002 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 216 contract(s) at a $227.50 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 $60.0K, with a price of $278.0 per contract. There were 25714 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59016 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 put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $157.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $136.0 per contract. There were 2000 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20478 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 neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 372 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.2K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 39439 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18984 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 211 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 13715 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12663 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 84 contract(s) at a $455.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 5584 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10547 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $262.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $618.0 per contract. There were 5172 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5903 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $440.00 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 $45.6K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 1759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4870 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 120 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 892 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 70 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $169.4K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 48567 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2417 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

The New Rack-Scale Ready FlexTwin&#x2122; Systems Deliver Unprecedented Compute-Density in a Multi-Node Form Factor, with DLC dual CPUs up to 500W Each per Node, Front Node Access and Optimized Networking&nbsp;
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge is announcing the all-new FlexTwin family of systems which has been designed to address the needs of scientists, researchers, governments, and enterprises undertaking the world's most complex and demanding computing tasks. Featuring flexible support for the latest CPU, memory, storage, power and cooling technologies, FlexTwin is purpose-built to support demanding HPC workloads including financial services, scientific research, and complex modeling. These systems are cost-optimized for performance per dollar and can be customized to suit specific HPC applications and customer requirements thanks to Supermicro's modular Building Block Solutions&#xAE; design.

Supermicro Announces The All-New FlexTwin Family Of Systems Which Has Been Designed To Address The Needs Of Scientists, Researchers, Governments, And Enterprises Undertaking The World's Most Complex And Demanding Computing Tasks

Semiconductor stocks especially the ones linked to artificial intelligence technology led by 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>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) picked up after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut <a target="_blank" href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40932103/it-stocks-on-the-rise-after-u-s-fed-cuts-interest-rate" rel="noreferrer noopener">benchmark interest rate</a> to spur growth.
The U.S. Federal Reserve decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points in a first since 2020, setting the interest rate at 4.75% and 5%. The cut is expected to boost discretionary spending by the companies.
The rate cut will be a welcome move, as semiconductor companies have invested heavily in Big Tech (including Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Google parent 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>)) spending on their artificial intelligence ambitions, which entail substantial capital expenditures.
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The semiconductor companies are also under pressure due to the U.S. sanctions on China, a crucial market. Therefore, U.S. investors and the semiconductor chiefs closely watch the agenda of the next President, expecting a softer stance on China.
As per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40790177/harris-vs-trump-us-stocks-face-growing-risks-amid-economic-uncertainty-and-upcoming-presidential-ele" rel="noreferrer noopener">a CNBC survey</a>, Republican candidate Donald Trump appeared to be an investor favorite as the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq noted significant upside during Trump's tenure as President.
However, the current Biden administration has started doling out semiconductor grants to the companies to consolidate its position.
Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), a crucial AI chip supplier for U.S. semiconductor companies, remains hugely invested in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40928754/what-has-taiwan-semiconductor-stock-done-since-nvidia-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">its Arizona fab construction</a> to produce AI chips after bagging U.S. chip subsidies. It recently secured two smartphone chip deals from Google and Apple.
Price Actions: NVDA stock is up 3.16% at $116.95 premarket at last check Thursday. AMD is up 3.74% at $153.84, AVGO is up 3.45% at $167.25, SMCI is up 3.00% at $450.00, TSM is up 2.80% at $171.97, INTC is up 2.31% at $21.25, ARM is up 3.78% at $143.59.
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What's Going On With AI Related Stocks Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom And Super Micro On Thursday?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) stock lost 4% in the last 30 days. Last month saw volatility as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) released its quarterly print and more.
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), representing the semiconductor industry, have lost ~7% in the last 30 days. Now, let&#8217;s run down the events for Taiwan Semiconductor since Nvidia released its quarterly print.
On August 28, Nvidia reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/08/40652614/nvidia-shatters-revenue-records-with-a-staggering-30-billion-quarter-yet-sees-stock-prices-slide-se" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter topline</a> growth of 122% to $30.04 billion, quashing the&nbsp;analyst consensus of $28.68 billion.
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The company projected third-quarter revenue of $31.85 billion—$33.15 billion, versus the consensus of $31.77 billion.
Still, the stock dropped by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40614118/nvidia-leads-semiconductor-stocks-lower-following-q2-earnings-what-investors-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">6% in after-hours trading</a>, sending semiconductor stocks, including Taiwan Semiconductor, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), down as the print failed to impress the Street.
The semiconductor sector selloff <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40684198/nvidia-tsmc-lead-chip-stocks-lower-in-premarket-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">continued in September</a>, with U.S.-China geopolitical tensions intensifying due to the Western counterpart&#8217;s artificial intelligence technology embargo on the Asian counterpart.
Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor remained invested in solidifying its moat by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40686890/apple-nvidia-key-supplier-tsmc-leads-taiwanese-chip-giants-to-localize-neon-gas-production-by-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">localizing neon gas production</a>, a key chipmaking material disrupted by the Ukraine war, and fast-tracking the development of silicon photonics to address the energy and data transmission speeds <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40687807/whats-going-on-with-taiwan-semiconductor-stock-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">needed by AI computing</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40711613/taiwan-semiconductor-bets-on-ai-growth-surge-samsung-joins-ai-optimism-in-trade-show" rel="noreferrer noopener">projected a 50%</a> growth in AI accelerators at the Semicon Taiwan industry forum in Taipei despite concerns over the sustainability of the AI frenzy, which is sending jitters across the market. Broadcom Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) quarterly print and guidance did little to contain <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40754938/semiconductor-etfs-take-a-beating-dragged-lower-by-nvidia-amd-and-broadcom-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">the semiconductor selloff</a>.
On the brighter side, reports indicated that the contract chipmaker&#8217;s production yield at the Arizona facility is at par with<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40773084/taiwan-semiconductors-us-plant-matches-taiwan-production-yields-stock-gains" rel="noreferrer noopener"> its Taiwan facilities</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40790997/taiwan-semiconductors-strong-august-sales-hint-at-big-gains-ahead-ai-and-iphone-demand-fuel-optimism" rel="noreferrer noopener">33% topline growth</a> in&nbsp;August 2024, testimony to the smartphone market recovery and continued demand for&nbsp;Nvidia AI chips. Analysts expect third-quarter revenue growth of 37%.
Some of Taiwan Semiconductors key September wins included 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>) Google smartphone deal&nbsp;involving <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40833611/google-picks-taiwan-semiconductor-for-pixel-chips-samsung-loses-key-deal-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 chips</a> and Apple Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) A16 chip at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40920976/taiwan-semiconductor-begins-production-of-apple-a16-smartphone-chips-at-arizona-facility-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">its Arizona Fab</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor is up over 90% in the last 12 months as it led the&nbsp;global foundry market, commanding a 62% share in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40711613/taiwan-semiconductor-bets-on-ai-growth-surge-samsung-joins-ai-optimism-in-trade-show" rel="noreferrer noopener">second quarter of 2024</a>.
Price Action: TSM stock closed at $167.28 on Wednesday.
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Needham analyst Quinn Bolton initiated coverage on Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Buy rating and a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of&nbsp;$600</a>.
Bolton noted Super Micro as a &#8220;show me&#8221; story on its margin recovery, justifying its multiple being at a slight premium to its hardware rivals.
The analyst noted that the stock price reflects most of the risk associated with the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/24/08/40579899/super-micro-computer-stock-falls-on-short-report-hindenburg-says-company-has-accounting" rel="noreferrer noopener">Board&#8217;s review of internal controls</a>.
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Bolton noted Super Micro as a significant beneficiary of growing investment in AI infrastructure and forecasts a revenue CAGR of over 55% from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2026.
The analyst said Super Micro is currently involved in deploying some of the world&#8217;s most significant AI clusters and entered fiscal 2025 with a record-high backlog.
Bolton noted the bear case gross margin trending towards the single digits is too pessimistic despite his conservative margin trajectory, citing pricing competitiveness for larger liquid-cooled AI deals.
The analyst flagged that Super Micro, a first mover in rack-level liquid cooling solutions, has already shipped liquid-cooled racks to a handful of customers and is experiencing a rapid acceleration in customer requests for liquid-cooled solutions.
He noted liquid cooling as an opportunity for the company to increase its market share further.
Super Micro has been aggressively expanding its manufacturing capacity, including its DLC liquid cooling rack capacity in Silicon Valley and Taiwan. It will start production at its Malaysia campus in November, which will double manufacturing capacity in the long term, Bolton highlighted.
As per the analyst, these capacity expansion efforts and growth at emerging CSPs and sovereigns should drive fiscal 2025 revenue to $26 billion-$30 billion (+87% Y/Y).
Super Micro stock is up 80% in the last 12 months despite losing 30% in the previous 30 days due to the Hindenberg short report.
Investors can gain exposure to Super Micro through iShares Future AI &amp; Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARTY#NYSE">ARTY</a>) and iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDGT#NYSE">IDGT</a>).
Price Action: SMCI stock is up 2.30% at $449.41 at the last check on Wednesday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>43.1K</td>
<td>70.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$54.3K</td>
<td>18.9K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$152.50</td>
<td>$77.8K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$697.5K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$99.9K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>967</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>959</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td>778</td>
<td>851</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $237.0 per contract. There were 43182 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70495 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.3K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 18909 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11055 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 401 contract(s) at a $152.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.8K, with a price of $194.0 per contract. There were 8666 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 485 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 4182 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2006 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 1065 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $697.5K, with a price of $655.0 per contract. There were 20070 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 121 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.4K, with a price of $242.0 per contract. There were 2511 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1048 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 4557 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1031 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 740 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.9K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 3263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 967 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $128.0 per contract. There were 16691 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 959 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 30 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.0K, with a price of $3784.0 per contract. There were 778 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 851 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Lenovo Group Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNVGY#OTC">LNVGY</a>) has started making artificial intelligence servers at its Puducherry facility in India to diversify its manufacturing facilities away from Taiwan.
Lenovo has also opened a new Research and Development (R&amp;D) lab in Bengaluru, joining its global network of 18 R&amp;D labs.
The facility can produce 50,000 enterprise AI rack servers and 2,400 advanced GPU units annually, the Firstpost <a target="_blank" href="https://www.firstpost.com/tech/lenovo-isg-to-make-ai-servers-with-nvidia-amd-intel-chips-in-india-aims-to-export-60-of-outputs-13816647.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Lenovo looks to export over 60% of the servers produced at this facility to Asia-Pacific.
The AI server market was worth $38.3 billion in 2023 and, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/ai-server-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">Global Market Insights</a>, could report an 18% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, backed by the adoption of AI across various industries. In 2023, Lenovo announced a $1 billion investment between fiscal 2023 and 2025 to accelerate AI deployment.
However, a significant event had a major impact on the AI server market. Critical AI server company Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) was scrutinized after a Hindenburg report flagged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40606308/super-micro-computer-short-report-shows-limited-evidence-of-accounting-wrongdoing-a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">accounting malpractices, sanctions evasion</a>, and more.
The stock plunged 30% in the last 30 days as multiple <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts downgraded the rating</a>. Earlier in 2024, KeyBanc&nbsp;analyst Thomas Blakey expected Super Micro Computer to reach a 23% share of the AI server market <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38413805/ai-server-market-is-expanding-rapidly-analysts-highlight-super-micro-computers-impo" rel="noreferrer noopener">in calendar 2024</a>.
Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng and JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee called out Dell Technologies Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) AI server margins, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40658465/dells-ai-server-margins-and-pc-market-recovery-signal-earnings-growth-say-analysts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">signaling the upside thereof</a>.
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Lenovo Expands AI Server Production in India, Targets Major Exports to Asia-Pacific

Needham analyst Quinn Bolton initiates coverage on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $600.

Needham Initiates Coverage On Super Micro Computer with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $600

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>28.6K</td>
<td>71.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$74.5K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AKAM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>660</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td>465</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>286</td>
<td>370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$99.2K</td>
<td>105</td>
<td>335</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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 217 contract(s) at a $118.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.1K, with a price of $171.0 per contract. There were 28609 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71389 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.5K, with a price of $149.0 per contract. There were 6098 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6182 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $1405.0 per contract. There were 1446 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 336 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 10068 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1493 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 56 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.4K, with a price of $775.0 per contract. There were 7490 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1169 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AKAM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAM#NASDAQ">AKAM</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 1598 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1011 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 822 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.5K, with a price of $775.0 per contract. There were 10639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 660 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 bullish, expiring in 185 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $3460.0 per contract. There were 280 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 465 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRWD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 367 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $1160.0 per contract. There were 286 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 370 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 put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on September 27, 2024. Parties traded 155 contract(s) at a $91.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.2K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 105 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 335 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SMCI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Super Micro Computer.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 20%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $193,840, and 12 are calls, for a total amount of $478,875.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $440.0 and $700.0 for Super Micro Computer, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Super Micro Computer'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 Super Micro Computer's whale trades within a strike price range from $440.0 to $700.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Super Micro Computer 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726581706_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$38.0</td>
<td>$37.1</td>
<td>$37.46</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$131.1K</td>
<td>627</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$69.5K</td>
<td>454</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$19.36</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>835</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">261</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$13.8</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$452.50</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>306</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">479</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$16.5</td>
<td>$15.8</td>
<td>$16.28</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">728</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Super Micro Computer</h3>
Super Micro Computer Inc provides high-performance server technology services to cloud computing, data center, Big Data, high-performance computing, and "Internet of Things" embedded markets. Its solutions include server, storage, blade and workstations to full racks, networking devices, and server management software. The firm follows a modular architectural approach, which provides flexibility to deliver customized solutions. The Company operates in one operating segment that develops and provides high-performance server solutions based upon an innovative, modular and open-standard architecture. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States, with the rest coming from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Super Micro Computer, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Super Micro Computer Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 519,116, with SMCI's price up by 0.33%, positioned at $450.57.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 43 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Super Micro Computer</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $443.4.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Super Micro Computer, which currently sits at a price target of $375. </li>
<li>An analyst from CFRA downgraded its action to Hold with a price target of $454. </li>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from JP Morgan downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $500. </li>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from Barclays downgraded its rating to Equal-Weight, setting a price target of $438. </li>
<li>An analyst from Mizuho downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $450. </li>
</ul>
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Behind the Scenes of Super Micro Computer's Latest Options Trends

Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh initiates coverage on Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $450.

Mizuho Initiates Coverage On Super Micro Computer with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $450

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Short Sellers

'Super Micro Computer Is Likely To Disclose Its Annual Report Today After Hindenburg's Short Attack In August Prompted An Internal Review' - WCCFtech

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>61.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$57.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$630.5K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>610</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$237.8K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$1.3 million</td>
<td>561</td>
<td>364</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$62.3K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>362</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WOLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$61.4K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $117.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $274.0 per contract. There were 12592 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61676 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.9K, with a price of $778.0 per contract. There were 6977 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8784 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $450.00 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 $57.2K, with a price of $1909.0 per contract. There were 1754 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4442 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 452 contract(s) at a $210.00 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 $630.5K, with a price of $1395.0 per contract. There were 4980 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2545 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $87.00 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 $37.6K, with a price of $188.0 per contract. There were 610 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2252 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 123 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 298 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $237.8K, with a price of $798.0 per contract. There were 15915 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1985 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 95 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $31.0 per contract. There were 15581 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1337 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ADBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 277 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.3 million, with a price of $3750.0 per contract. There were 561 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 364 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 123 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.3K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 8124 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 362 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WOLF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 95 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 307 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.4K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 2324 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ADBE

WOLF

Shares of NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) shares are trading lower Monday. Here's a look at what's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/09/40879461/semiconductor-smackdown-broadcom-vs-micron-vs-marvell">moving the stocks. </a>
What To Know:
The intense growth of early-2024 in the semiconductor sector has slowed recently amid speculation surrounding a possible AI "bubble" as investors grow impatient for returns on the massive capital expenditures involved with AI-infrastructure build-out.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Micron&#8217;s stock has shed more than $70 billion in market value since June, and Raymond James <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40838704/whats-going-on-with-micron-stock">recently lowered</a> its price target on the stock from $160 to $125. Investors will be watching when the company reports its fourth-quarter financial results after the market close on Sept. 25. 
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The market has also digested a recent short report on SMCI, coupled with the company's delayed 10-K filing, and investors were less-than-impressed with Nvidia's second-quarter results.&nbsp;
However, Nvidia shares rose last week after CEO Jensen Huang said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40820349/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-admits-its-tense-as-surging-demand-for-blackwell-chips-sparks-customer-fru">the company</a> is experiencing "great demand" for its Blackwell chips causing frustration among some of its customers. Huang also addressed concerns related to the rising geopolitical tensions surrounding key Nvidia-supplier, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
In addition to rising tensions between China and Taiwan, chipmakers face increasing restrictions and scrutiny on exports to China and its allies which may be dragging on the sector as well.&nbsp;
NVDA, SMCI, MU Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nvidia shares are down 2.64% at $116.96, SMCI shares are down 1.17% at $451.81 and Micron shares are down 5.03% at $86.62 at the time of publication Monday.
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NVIDIA, Micron, SMCI Stocks Are Down Monday: What's Going On?

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite recording their best week of the year. Both indices also notched gains for the fifth straight day. On a weekly basis, the S&amp;P 500 gained 4%, while the Nasdaq added 5.9%. The Dow has climbed 2.6% last week.
Shares of 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>) gained 1.8%, while Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) rose 3.4% on Friday.
Data released last week showed that consumer prices rose 2.5% on an annualized basis, while wholesale prices increased 0.2% month-over-month in August.
All sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with communication services, utilities, and industrial stocks recording the biggest gains on Friday.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 297 points to 41,393.78 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.54% to 5,626.02, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.65% at 17,683.98 during Friday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CODA#NASDAQ">CODA</a>), Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNCE#NYSE">VNCE</a>), and RF Industries, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RFIL#NASDAQ">RFIL</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 49.1, the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 44.8.
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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S&P 500, Nasdaq Record Best Week Of Year As Alphabet, Super Micro Surge: Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone

The Nasdaq 100 Index just delivered its best weekly performance since October 2023, ripping 5.9% higher and closing five straight <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">sessions in the green. </a>
This rally comes on the heels of last week's shocking 5.8% plunge—the index&#8217;s worst week since nearly two years.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech Stocks Have Rallied 5.9% This Week, Erasing Last Week&#8217;s Losses</h3>
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What sparked the surge? Investors were stoked by a solid batch of economic data, showing tame inflation, steady jobless claims, and an upbeat <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/40857449/consumer-morale-hits-4-month-high-inflation-expectations-ease-partisan-gaps-in-sentiment-inched-up">consumer sentiment report.</a> 
This data has reinforced market expectations that the Federal Reserve will announce its first interest rate cut in more than four years during its upcoming meeting next week. 
There is currently an even split in market odds between a 25-basis-point cut and a more aggressive 50-basis-point cut, with the latter gaining traction in recent hours, as per CME FedWatch tool. 
A recent Goldman Sachs analysis showed how the stock market historically performed after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40855247/fed-rate-cuts-and-s-p-500-the-why-matters-most-data-shows">the initial rate cut.</a> 
If the U.S. economy avoids a recession following the cut, stock market performance tends to be positive over the next three to six months. However, if a recession occurs, stocks typically underperform after a rate cut.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">7 Top-Performing Tech Stocks This Week</h3>
Several tech stocks delivered impressive gains over the past five days, contributing to the overall Nasdaq 100 rally. Below are the top-performing stocks:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Price Chg. % (5D)</td>
<td>Industry</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arm Holdings pic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</td>
<td>26.00%</td>
<td>Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>22.53%</td>
<td>Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>18.39%</td>
<td>Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</td>
<td>17.24%</td>
<td>Entertainment</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>15.81%</td>
<td>Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>13.60%</td>
<td>Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>13.24%</td>
<td>Electric Utilities</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 18.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.29%. Currently, Super Micro Computer has a market capitalization of $26.83 billion. 
Buying $100 In SMCI: If an investor had bought $100 of SMCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $5,290.53 today based on a price of $458.14 for SMCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Super Micro Computer's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $5,300 Today

Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) has seen its stock soar over 1,000% in the past three years, only to drop 65% from all-time highs, reflecting the volatile nature of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence"> its AI-driven business</a>.
Specializing in data center assembly and AI infrastructure, the company has been caught in the crosswinds of AI hype and market uncertainty.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Boom Benefits, But Risks Loom</h2>
Super Micro's role as an assembler of high-performance computing clusters has made it a key player in the AI infrastructure boom. The company partners with heavyweights like Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), assembling the hardware that powers AI advancements. Revenue surged to $15 billion in fiscal 2023, thanks to AI spending by tech giants like Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
However, the question remains: How sustainable is this growth? Super Micro acts as a middleman, and its ability to innovate is limited. As AI matures, customers may take data center designs in-house, potentially squeezing Super Micro's market share. The hypercompetitive industry, with players like Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), adds to the pressure.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SMCI Stock Chart Is Bearish, But Could A Rebound Be Coming?</h2>
Technically, Super Micro stock remains in a bearish trend, trading at $442.13, well below its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) of $639.99. 
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The stock is also underperforming compared to its 200-day SMA of $695.04. 
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The MACD (Moving Average Convergence/Divergence) stands at a negative 62.52, indicating bearish momentum, while an RSI (Relative Strength Index) of 36.06 suggests the stock is flirting with oversold conditions (below 30). Bollinger Bands also show increased volatility, with the stock trading in the lower bearish band.
Despite these negative indicators, some buying interest around its eight-day SMA of $422.05 signals a possible near-term bounce. 
Super Micro Computer's exposure to AI infrastructure could offer short-term gains, but long-term risks remain. 
Investors should keep an eye on customer retention and AI spending trends before taking a bullish stance on Super Micro stock. For now, proceed with caution.
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Technicals

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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>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$55.6K</td>
<td>61.4K</td>
<td>307.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$280.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$41.1K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 359 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $55.6K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 61459 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 307501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $165.00 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 $35.4K, with a price of $443.0 per contract. There were 8870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10383 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.3K, with a price of $111.0 per contract. There were 2227 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6180 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 12743 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 2167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2271 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $280.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 1792 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1871 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 36 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 83 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 3583 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1247 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IONQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 127 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 10466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 121 contract(s) at a $425.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.1K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1095 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on September 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $540.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1064 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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