Short interest for Super Micro Computer gives investors a sense of the degree to which investors are betting on the decline of Super Micro Computer's stock. Short interest data is updated every two weeks.

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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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Redditors predicts Nvidia will drop to $800 based on market trends and supply chain issues faced by other semiconductor companies.

Nvidia Stock: Analysts Are Bullish, While Reddit User Predicts &#39;NVDA Will Drop To 800&#39;

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Wedbush analyst maintains Super Micro Computer Inc with Neutral rating and raises price target from $530 to $800, citing sales momentum and concerns about margins and competition in AI server market.

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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.63 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

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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 26.31% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 38.49%. Currently, Super Micro Computer has a market capitalization of $45.93 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SMCI: If an investor had bought $1000 of SMCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $130,232.95 today based on a price of $784.50 for SMCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Super Micro Computer's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714770024_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $130 Thousand Today

Semiconductor company Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is currently the subject of contrasting opinions among <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/reddit">analysts and Reddit users</a>. 
Analysts are bullish, with a consensus price target of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/analyst-ratings">$949.36 a share</a>. They maintain a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/analyst-ratings">consensus rating of &#8220;Buy&#8221;</a> for Nvidia, with the most recent ratings citing a potential upside of 31.50% from the current price.
However, observers of the stock on Reddit predict a drop to $800. They cite market trends and supply chain issues faced by other semiconductor companies as reasons for the bearish take.
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Positive analyst sentiment is supported by Nvidia&#8217;s strong technical indicators, including trading above its key moving averages (see chart above) and experiencing buying pressure, which are considered bullish signs.
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<li>The oscillators are signalling bullishness. Nvidia stock&#8217;s price has moved to upper (bullish) Bollinger Band from the lower (bearish) one.</li>
<li>The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line, though a negative currently (-1.74), can be seen to have crossed over the signal line (viz. -3.65) &#8211; signalling potential change in market momentum towards being bullish.</li>
<li>The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 51.77, has been resting in the Neutral territory (&lt;30 and &lt;70) for some time now- shying away from giving out any solid market signal.</li>
</ul>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38612766/nvidias-cloud-gaming-evolution-streamline-geforce-now-and-anticipate-xbox-support-on-steam-deck">Nvidia&#8217;s Cloud Gaming Evolution: Streamline GeForce Now and Anticipate Xbox Support on Steam Deck</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Reddit Users&#8217; Contrarian View Of Nvidia</h3>
Redditors, such as user rayrayrex on r/wallstreetbets, are bearish on Nvidia&#8217;s short-term prospects. 
&#8220;NVDA will drop to 800,&#8221; the Reddit user said.
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">The supply chain constraints that SCMI and AMD attributed to their less than stellar results are the same issues that NVDA will have been facing when they report their results. Ergo they will miss either revenue, eps, or guidance going forward
<cite>Redditor <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/comments/1ci0k60/nvda_will_drop_to_800_tomorrow_because/">rayrayrex</a></cite></blockquote>
Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCMI#NASDAQ">SCMI</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) face supply chain constraints and market expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy. This could lead to a bearish trend for Nvidia.
The contrasting viewpoints on Nvidia highlight the complexity of stock market analysis. 
While analysts base their recommendations on fundamental and technical analysis, Reddit discussions reflect market sentiment and short-term speculation. Investors should consider a range of factors and conduct their own research before making investment decisions.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/05/38594177/semiconductor-stocks-pop-after-fed-meeting-and-strong-numbers-from-this-chip-maker">Semiconductor Stocks Pop After Fed Meeting And Strong Numbers From This Chip-Maker</a>
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Nvidia Stock: Analysts Are Bullish, While Reddit User Predicts 'NVDA Will Drop To 800'

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$207.8K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>47.0K</td>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$71.9K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>985</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
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<td>COHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>746</td>
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<td>CRWD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>253</td>
<td>539</td>
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<td>MAXN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>537</td>
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<td>TCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$48.2K</td>
<td>415</td>
<td>505</td>
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<td>PTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>469</td>
<td>448</td>
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<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 May 3, 2024. Parties traded 149 contract(s) at a $850.00 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 $207.8K, with a price of $1400.0 per contract. There were 6983 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47001 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 May 3, 2024. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $750.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $1136.0 per contract. There were 1440 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5382 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 call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 106 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 946 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.9K, with a price of $76.0 per contract. There were 14166 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4598 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on May 10, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $143.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $253.0 per contract. There were 985 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1700 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.0K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 5730 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1700 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 78 day(s) on July 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $49.5K, with a price of $1650.0 per contract. There were 5144 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 746 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 bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on May 3, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $305.00 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 $25.7K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 253 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 539 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MAXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAXN#NASDAQ">MAXN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 393 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.2K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 5894 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TCX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCX#NASDAQ">TCX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 197 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 505 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.2K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 505 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 448 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>. 
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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Super Micro Computer Background</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.
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<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
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<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Super Micro Computer Inc</td>
<td>41.08</td>
<td>8.48</td>
<td>3.64</td>
<td>9.85%</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>5.05%</td>
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<td>Apple Inc</td>
<td>26.33</td>
<td>35.28</td>
<td>6.90</td>
<td>49.79%</td>
<td>$43.22</td>
<td>$54.85</td>
<td>2.07%</td>
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<td>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co</td>
<td>11.34</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>1.82%</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$2.46</td>
<td>-13.5%</td>
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<td>NetApp Inc</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>20.96</td>
<td>3.50</td>
<td>35.49%</td>
<td>$0.46</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>5.24%</td>
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<td>Pure Storage Inc</td>
<td>263.84</td>
<td>12.82</td>
<td>5.89</td>
<td>5.41%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>-2.52%</td>
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<td>Corsair Gaming Inc</td>
<td>375</td>
<td>1.75</td>
<td>0.82</td>
<td>0.94%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.65%</td>
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<td>Eastman Kodak Co</td>
<td>6.61</td>
<td>0.38</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.21%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>-9.84%</td>
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<td>AstroNova Inc</td>
<td>27.98</td>
<td>1.51</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>3.06%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>-0.65%</td>
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<td>Transact Technologies Inc</td>
<td>10.96</td>
<td>1.31</td>
<td>0.71</td>
<td>-0.16%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>-26.13%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>93.13</td>
<td>9.38</td>
<td>2.48</td>
<td>12.07%</td>
<td>$5.64</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>-5.08%</td>
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 </style>By closely studying Super Micro Computer, we can observe the following trends: 
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With a Price to Earnings ratio of 41.08, which is 0.44x less than the industry average, the stock shows potential for growth at a reasonable price, making it an interesting consideration for market participants.
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With a Price to Book ratio of 8.48, significantly falling below the industry average by 0.9x, it suggests undervaluation and the possibility of untapped growth prospects.
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The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.64, surpassing the industry average by 1.47x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
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The company has a lower Return on Equity (ROE) of 9.85%, which is 2.22% below the industry average. This indicates potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits, which could be attributed to various factors.
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With lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $390 Million, which is 0.07x below the industry average, the company may face lower profitability or financial challenges.
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Compared to its industry, the company has lower gross profit of $600 Million, which indicates 0.08x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
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The company's revenue growth of 5.05% is notably higher compared to the industry average of -5.08%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio gauges the extent to which a company has financed its operations through debt relative to equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By analyzing Super Micro Computer in relation to its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be derived:
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<li>
In terms of the debt-to-equity ratio, Super Micro Computer has a lower level of debt compared to its top 4 peers, indicating a stronger financial position.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
The PE, PB, and PS ratios for Super Micro Computer indicate that it is undervalued compared to its peers in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry. However, the low ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit suggest that the company may be facing operational challenges. On a positive note, the high revenue growth rate shows potential for future performance improvement.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Competitor Analysis: Evaluating Super Micro Computer And Competitors In Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals Industry

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Super Micro Computer. Our analysis of options history for Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 30% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $352,958, and 7 were calls, valued at $481,007.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $725.0 to $895.0 for Super Micro Computer over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 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 activity within a strike price range from $725.0 to $895.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Super Micro Computer Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714657610_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$251.7</td>
<td>$235.9</td>
<td>$243.86</td>
<td>$740.00</td>
<td>$199.7K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$135.6</td>
<td>$119.6</td>
<td>$127.7</td>
<td>$895.00</td>
<td>$63.8K</td>
<td>43</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$33.7</td>
<td>$32.8</td>
<td>$33.09</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$59.5K</td>
<td>414</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$725.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>473</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">606</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>With a trading volume of 269,066, the price of SMCI is up by 3.32%, reaching $762.82.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 96 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Super Micro Computer's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

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Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson maintained Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Neutral rating and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from $530 to $800</a>.
Bryson noted that Supermicro <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38535630/super-micro-shares-dip-on-mixed-q3-results-eps-beat-sales-miss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">guided revenues for</a> the year meaningfully higher, suggesting sales momentum is only accelerating into the fiscal fourth quarter. At the same time, the midpoint of management&#8217;s guidance implicitly suggests gross margin deterioration of ~200 bps and an operating margin decline of ~100 bps. 
The expected dip in margins, in turn, necessarily caters to concerns about how competition might weigh on SMCI&#8217;s ability to translate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38413805/ai-server-market-is-expanding-rapidly-analysts-highlight-super-micro-computers-impo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI-related server growth</a> into profit, both in the current quarter and moving forward, the analyst said. The result mirrors the dichotomy that has kept him on the sidelines regarding SMCI over the past 12 months. 
SMCI has successfully changed its narrative from&nbsp;that of&nbsp;a scrappy underdog supplying customers with cheaper and more customized solutions to&nbsp;the&nbsp;leading OEM of AI servers.
SMCI sales momentum is unlikely to diminish over the next few quarters as Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) offerings transition to H200 and Blackwell. However, the analyst continues to see the server market as competitive.
Bryson projected fourth-quarter revenue of $5.30 billion (prior $4.81 billion) and EPS of $8.09 (prior $7.04).
BofA Securities analyst Ruplu Bhattacharya reiterated a Buy rating on SMCI with a price target of $1,090.
Super Micro reported fiscal third-quarter revenue slightly below consensus. The analyst noted that the small topline miss&nbsp;was driven&nbsp;by a lack of component availability late in the quarter.&nbsp;
Bhattacharya&#8217;s bullish thesis remains intact, as the company is expected to significantly exceed consensus forecasts for the June quarter. SMCI is on course to achieve production of over 2,000 direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid-cooled racks monthly by quarter&#8217;s end, and the introduction of GB200 solutions in fiscal 2025 is anticipated to increase the average selling price per system.
SMCI is also poised to expand its market by serving additional chip vendors beyond Nvidia. The company continues to see strong demand from Tier-2 CSPs and enterprises and is positioned to capitalize on upcoming sovereign AI demand.
Super Micro remains a pure-play AI server vendor, and Bhattacharya expects continued positive estimate revisions in the long term.
Bhattacharya projected fourth-quarter revenue of $5.30 billion and EPS of $8.10.
Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng reiterated a Neutral rating on SMCI with a price target of $800, down from the prior $937.
Ng&#8217;s price target cut reflects increasing uncertainty around SMCI&#8217;s AI server market share.
SMCI&#8217;s fiscal third-quarter results were&nbsp;largely&nbsp;as expected, with revenue of $3.85 billion (v. consensus of $3.96 billion), gross profit of $601 million (v. consensus of $593 million), and increased fiscal 2024 revenue guidance to $14.7 billion—$15.1 billion, which implies $5.1 billion—$5.5 billion for the fiscal fourth-quarter, Ng noted.&nbsp;
While the potential margin dilutive impact from AI server sales and competition is a concern, SMCI reiterated its long-term 14% &#8211; 17% gross margin target. Ng noted that elevated product costs from liquid cooling should normalize over time. Separately, SMCI said it could need additional capital to support growth.
Encouragingly, demand appears strong, as evidenced by SMCI achieving a record backlog, Ng added.
Ng projected fourth-quarter revenue of $5.27 billion and EPS of $8.08.
JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee reiterated an Overweight rating on SMCI with a price target of $1,150.
Chatterjee identified two main concerns reflected in the company&#8217;s share price. Firstly, there are worries about gross margins. The company predicts these will be within the long-term range of 14%-17% for the fiscal fourth quarter. 
However, the guidance suggests that margins will be at the lower end of this range, which follows a gross margin of 15.6% in the fiscal third quarter. This raises concerns about the company&#8217;s willingness to sacrifice margins to pursue revenue growth.
Secondly, there&#8217;s the issue of potential capital raises. While the company has stated it has sufficient capital to manage growth of 20%-30%, achieving higher growth rates as projected will require additional capital. This is necessary to meet the inventory requirements for reliably servicing customers.
With demand continuing strong, investors are now grappling with the challenge of how further capital raises might dilute earnings.
Chatterjee projected fourth-quarter revenue of $5.30 billion and EPS of $8.11.
Super Micro Computer&nbsp;stock gained 591% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco S&amp;P MidCap Momentum ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XMMO#NYSE">XMMO</a>) and&nbsp;IShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure And Real Estate ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDGT#NYSE">IDGT</a>).
Price Action: SMCI shares were down 11.8% at $757.01 at last check Wednesday.
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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/smci#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.65 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.63 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 15.05%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this server technology company would post earnings of $5.48 per share when it actually produced earnings of $5.59, delivering a surprise of 2.01%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Super Micro, which belongs to the Zacks Computer- Storage Devices industry, posted revenues of $3.85 billion for the quarter ended March 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.89%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.28 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock&#39;s immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management&#39;s commentary on the earnings call.
Super Micro shares have added about 213.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&amp;P 500&#39;s gain of 7.3%.
What&#39;s Next for Super Micro?
While Super Micro has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors&#39; minds is: what&#39;s next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company&#39;s earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Super Micro: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company&#39;s just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $7.24 on $4.87 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $22.17 on $14.73 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Computer- Storage Devices is currently in the top 5% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, NetApp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ntap#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>), is yet to report results for the quarter ended April 2024.
This data storage company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.80 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +16.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
NetApp&#39;s revenues are expected to be $1.66 billion, up 5.1% from the year-ago quarter.
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Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintains Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $960 to $890.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Super Micro Computer, Lowers Price Target to $890

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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$387.1K</td>
<td>11.2K</td>
<td>44.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/03/24</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
<td>$48.2K</td>
<td>315</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$317.5K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WOLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>910</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SWKS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>856</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$288.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$66.2K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>434</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$110.7K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>323</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 3, 2024. This event was a transfer of 561 contract(s) at a $800.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 58 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $387.1K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 11293 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44888 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 3, 2024. Parties traded 116 contract(s) at a $170.00 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 $32.7K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 15840 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10256 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on May 10, 2024. This event was a transfer of 335 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 2691 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3908 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 put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 3, 2024. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $690.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.2K, with a price of $611.0 per contract. There were 315 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1878 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FSLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLY#NYSE">FSLY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 261 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1250 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $317.5K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 5679 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1250 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on June 21, 2024. Parties traded 169 contract(s) at a $22.50 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 $27.0K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 5735 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 910 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SWKS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.0K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 1890 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 856 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 bearish, expiring in 324 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $288.0K, with a price of $576.0 per contract. There were 1305 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 169 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.2K, with a price of $392.0 per contract. There were 4141 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 434 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 bearish, expiring in 261 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.7K, with a price of $1845.0 per contract. There were 6628 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 323 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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WOLF

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) fell sharply during Wednesday's session as the company reported first-quarter results and issued revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38534910/amd-investors-pull-back-after-modest-q1-beat-ceo-touts-ai-chip-ramp-up">guidance for the second quarter</a>.
AMD guided to second-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion plus or minus $300 million and a non-GAAP gross margin of about 53% against Street estimates of $5.7 billion in second-quarter revenue. Street expectations for fiscal year 2024 are for earnings of $3.40 per share and revenue of $24.13 billion, respectively, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Advanced Micro Devices shares dipped 6.9% to $147.44 on Wednesday.
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<li>IM Cannabis Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMCC#NASDAQ">IMCC</a>) gained 41.3% to $1.2150 after jumping around 54% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAN#NASDAQ">AKAN</a>) gained 39.5% to $0.1295. Shares of cannabis-related stocks traded higher following reports suggesting the DEA plans to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug.</li>
<li>Getaround, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GETR#NYSE">GETR</a>) rose 35% to $0.2741 after the company announced it secured up to $50 million in additional financing.</li>
<li>Rocky Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCKY#NASDAQ">RCKY</a>) gained 31.6% to $33.93 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Palisade Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PALI#NASDAQ">PALI</a>) shares climbed 28% to $7.72 after the company announced completion of its analysis to determine the effects of bioactivated PALI-2108 on TNF-α production in a whole blood assay.</li>
<li>TransMedics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDX#NASDAQ">TMDX</a>) shares rose 28% to $120.26 after the company raised its 2024 guidance.</li>
<li>Surmodics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRDX#NASDAQ">SRDX</a>) gained 27.2% to $32.69 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPSI#NASDAQ">DPSI</a>) rose 24.6% to $10.03 as the company agreed to go private in all-cash transaction.</li>
<li>CareDx, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNA#NASDAQ">CDNA</a>) rose 23.4% to $9.59. CareDx is expected to report financial results for the first quarter 2024 after the closing bell on Thursday, May 9.</li>
<li>Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>) jumped 23.2% to $176.16 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGTX#NASDAQ">TGTX</a>) rose 21.7% to $16.64 following a first-quarter revenue beat and increased 2024 Briumvi US net product revenue outlook.</li>
<li>New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYCB#NYSE">NYCB</a>) climbed 20% to $3.1887 following quarterly results.</li>
<li>Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECH#NASDAQ">TECH</a>) jumped 20.1% to $75.89 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Inari Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NARI#NASDAQ">NARI</a>) shares gained 19.1% to $44.47 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales results and issued FY24 revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>LendingClub Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LC#NYSE">LC</a>) gained 18% to $8.87.</li>
<li>A10 Networks, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATEN#NYSE">ATEN</a>) gained 17.7% to $15.38 following better-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
<li>Pinterest, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) rose 17.5% to $39.29 following strong first-quarter earnings and upbeat second-quarter guidance.</li>
<li>Root, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>) shares climbed 17.2% to $81.66 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>LendingClub Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LC#NYSE">LC</a>) gained 17.2% to $8.82 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>UFP Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFPT#NASDAQ">UFPT</a>) jumped 13.8% to $234.34 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Conduent Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNDT#NASDAQ">CNDT</a>) rose 13.7% to $3.58 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter results and issued strong FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STGW#NASDAQ">STGW</a>) gained 13.1% to $6.73 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>The Chefs&#8217; Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHEF#NASDAQ">CHEF</a>) climbed 11.5% to $36.89 following strong quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NASDAQ">GRMN</a>) rose 11% to $160.40 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and affirmed FY24 adjusted EPS and sales guidance, which is above estimates.</li>
<li>Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POAI#NASDAQ">POAI</a>) rose 9.9% to $1.5699 after the company announced a collaboration with FluGen for an intranasal flu vaccine.</li>
<li>Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRN#NYSE">TRN</a>) gained 9.4% to $28.48 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Plutonian Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTN#NASDAQ">PLTN</a>) gained 6.8% to $9.48.</li>
<li>Lion Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGHL#NASDAQ">LGHL</a>) shares gained 6.5% to $0.5188 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in FY23 financial results.</li>
<li>Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) shares gained 6% to $18.26 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY24 revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) shares fell 73.1% to $0.3054 after the company announced pricing of a $10 million upsized underwritten public offering.</li>
<li>Mobile-health Network Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDR#NASDAQ">MNDR</a>) dipped 61.8% to $9.41.</li>
<li>CVRx, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVRX#NASDAQ">CVRX</a>) fell 40.2% to $9.27 after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results. JP Morgan analyst Robbie Marcus downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $36 to $13.</li>
<li>Leggett &amp; Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEG#NYSE">LEG</a>) fell 29.1% to $12.81 after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results. The company also reduced its dividend.</li>
<li>Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCM#NYSE">CCM</a>) dipped 28.8% to $0.6052.</li>
<li>XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTIA#NASDAQ">XTIA</a>) fell 25.5% to $1.90</li>
<li>Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) dipped 25% to $11.16.</li>
<li>Visionary Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GV#NASDAQ">GV</a>) declined 22.3% to $0.1883.</li>
<li>Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTE#NASDAQ">ASTE</a>) fell 21.1% to $32.99 following downbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) dipped 19.4% to $54.55 following worse-than-expected first-quarter EPS and revenues.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares declined 15.9% to $721.99 following mixed third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) fell 15.8% to $74.54 following weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings.</li>
<li>Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYI#NYSE">RYI</a>) declined 15.1% to $24.25 after posting a loss for the first quarter.</li>
<li>DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBRG#NASDAQ">DBRG</a>) fell 14.4% to $14.08 after the company reported first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HI#NYSE">HI</a>) dipped 14% to $41.04 after the company reported mixed second-quarter financial results and cut FY24 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) shares fell 13.7% to $92.01 after the company reported second-quarter financial results and issued third-quarter revenue guidance with the midpoint below estimates.</li>
<li>Sobr Safe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOBR#NASDAQ">SOBR</a>) shares declined 12.2% to $0.2801.</li>
<li>SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SITE#NASDAQ">SITE</a>) fell 11.6% to $138.66 after the company reported mixed first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) fell 11% to $16.84 following a first-quarter revenue miss and soft FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OI#NYSE">OI</a>) fell 10.5% to $13.38 after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter sales results and cut FY24 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
<li>The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) fell 9.7% to $132.39 after the company reported third-quarter financial results and issued FY24 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>) fell 9% to $111.68 after the company reported first-quarter financial results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) dipped 8.8% to $66.59. A report earlier today indicated federal prosecutors are examining the company&#8217;s financial transactions.</li>
<li>The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NASDAQ">CG</a>) fell 8.2% to $41.10 after the company reported first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSNY#NASDAQ">PSNY</a>) shares declined 7.9% to $1.2801. Polestar delayed annual report due to accounting errors.</li>
<li>The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>) fell 6.3% to $36.19 following mixed first-quarter results.</li>
<li>The Clorox Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) fell 6% to $139.09 after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter sales results.</li>
</ul>
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Why AMD Shares Are Trading Lower By Around 7%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Mid-Day Session

Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng maintains Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $937 to $800.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Super Micro Computer, Lowers Price Target to $800

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares are trading lower Wednesday after the company posted mixed third-quarter financial results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38535630/super-micro-shares-dip-on-mixed-q3-results-eps-beat-sales-miss">Tuesday after the market close.</a>
The Details:
Super Micro Computer reported quarterly earnings of $6.65 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.78 by 15.05% and represents a 307.98% increase over earnings of $1.63 per share from the same period last year.
Quarterly sales clocked in at $3.85 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.952 billion by 2.58% and is a 200.08% increase year-over-year.
Late Tuesday night, Jim Cramer said "Insane night with SuperMicro getting whacked on a pretty q …," in a social media <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1785516442810556510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">post</a> on X.&nbsp;
Rosenblatt analyst Hans Mosesmann <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI/analyst-ratings">maintained</a> a Buy rating on Super Micro Computer and $1300 price target following the print. Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson maintained Super Micro with a Neutral and raised the price target from $530 to $800.
Related News: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38497173/whats-going-on-with-rivian-automotive-stock">What&#8217;s Going On With Rivian Automotive Stock?</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will SMCI Stock Go Up?</h2>
When trying to assess whether or not Super Micro Computer will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts. 
Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $1108.62 on Super Micro Computer. The Street high target is currently at $1500 and the Street low target is $530. Of all the analysts covering Super Micro Computer, 9 have positive ratings, 4 have neutral ratings and no one has negative ratings.
In the last month, 5 analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes <a href='https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI/analyst-ratings'>[Analyst Ratings]</a>. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Super Micro Computer have performed in recent history. 
Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Super Micro Computer is 449.39% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.
For a broad overview of everything you need to know about Super Micro Computer, visit <a href='https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMCI'>here</a>. If you want to go above and beyond, there's no better tool to help you do just that than <a href='https://pro.benzinga.com/'>Benzinga Pro</a>. Start your free trial today.
SMCI Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Super Micro shares are down 15.4% at $726.41 at the time of publication Wednesday.
Image: Courtesy of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Earnings

What's Going On With Super Micro Stock After Earnings?

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h3>Making A Fortune In Artificial Intelligence</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-fomc-meeting-powell-rate-decision-smci-mc-05012024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/smci#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock. The chart of SMCI stock is being used to illustrate the point.</li>
<li>Super Micro has been the most favorite artificial intelligence stock of the momo crowd.&nbsp;The chart shows the big drop in the stock on earnings released after the market closed.</li>
<li>The chart shows a 40.5% drop since the high in March.</li>
<li>RSI shown on the chart foretold what was to come.</li>
<li>The momo crowd, including momo gurus, that ran up the stock did not really understand the server business.</li>
<li>SMCI presents an important learning moment for prudent investors.&nbsp;These are four important points here:
<ul>
<li>What you do not buy is as important as what you buy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The momo crowd&rsquo;s history is that they make money because they run up stocks with their own buying.&nbsp;Subsequently, the momo crowd loses money when smart money sells into the strength.&nbsp;Often, the momo crowd loses more money than they make, resulting in a net loss.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow smart money for investments.&nbsp;Selectively follow the momo crowd for very short term trades when there is a Signal or Signal Limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Members and readers of The Arora Report, already knew in advance what was to come.&nbsp;On March 4, right near the top of SMCI stock, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/03/37461504/yolo-rears-its-ugly-head-in-the-stock-market-bitcoin-hits-65k-target-opec-extends-production-cuts">we wrote</a>:</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<blockquote>SMCI has become a favorite of the momo crowd.&nbsp;The momo crowd incorrectly thinks SMCI has the same potential as Nvidia (NVDA).&nbsp;Investors need to keep in mind the following:
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>
<blockquote>SMCI moves a lot more than NVDA.&nbsp;SMCI is so volatile because of the small float.
</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>SMCI is an assembler of servers for artificial intelligence.&nbsp;It uses components from NVDA, Micron (MU), and Marvell (MRVL).
</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>NVDA has a large moat to protect it that includes IP for its GPUs.&nbsp;SMCI has no moat and the barrier to entry for competitors is low.
</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>SMCI sales are to hyperscalers like Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and Google (GOOG).&nbsp;The reason SMCI sales are booming is that they have availability of NVDA chips.&nbsp;As chips become more available to competitors, SMCI will not be able to sustain its sales growth rate.
</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>The momo crowd is buying SMCI due to lack of knowledge.&nbsp; However, there are many investors who understand and have the knowledge of SMCI&#39;s business.&nbsp;Many such investors are short selling SMCI.&nbsp; For the time being, short sellers are being overwhelmed by the YOLO crowd.
</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Taking all of the above into consideration with the <a href="https://thearorareport.com/zyx-quantitative-screen">quantitative analysis screen</a> of the ZYX Change Method, in an optimistic case, the fair value of SMCI stock is $442 - $486.
</blockquote>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You may recall that The Arora Report was the first one to identify that artificial intelligence was real in 2022.&nbsp;At that time, momo gurus were selling AI stock.</li>
<li>A fortune is to be made in AI between now and 2030.&nbsp; SMCI shows that at times it will be treacherous.&nbsp;You need expert guidance.&nbsp; Equally important is building your knowledge of investments in AI.&nbsp;</li>
<li>FOMC will release its decision at 2pm ET today.&nbsp;FOMC is expected to keep interest rates unchanged.&nbsp;The key event is Powell&rsquo;s conference.&nbsp;The data shows that professional traders are expecting higher volatility during Powell&rsquo;s conference than at any other point over the last year.&nbsp;</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, the near term direction of the stock market will come down to if objective Powell shows up or if political Powell shows up.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>If objective Powell shows up, expect the stock market to go down. &nbsp;The reason is that the stock market is still levitating on hopium and not paying attention to the data.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>If political Powell shows up, expect a rip roaring rally.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>We previously shared that prudent investors should pay attention to the Treasury refunding plan.
<ul>
<li>The Treasury plans to borrow $243B in the April to June quarter vs. $202B estimate.</li>
<li>The Treasury has just released the composition of the borrowing.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, the composition is more important than the increased amount of borrowing.&nbsp;Last time, the Treasury manipulated the borrowing to make stock and bond markets run higher.&nbsp;We will be carefully analyzing the just released new data.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adp#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) is the largest private payroll processor in the country.&nbsp; It uses its data to give a glimpse of the jobs picture in advance of the official jobs report that will be released on Friday at 8:30am ET.&nbsp; ADP employment change came at 192K vs. 175K consensus.&nbsp; This indicates that the jobs picture is staying very strong.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, the strength is at the low end while the job picture remains weak in IT and finance.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/goog#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Apple Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3>Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
The momo crowd is buying stocks in the early trade.&nbsp;Smart money is inactive in the early trade.
<h3>Gold</h3>
The momo crowd is buying gold in the early trade.&nbsp; Smart money is inactive in the early trade.
For longer-term, please see gold and silver ratings.
The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD).&nbsp;The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (ARCA:SLV).&nbsp;
<h3>Oil</h3>
The momo crowd is selling oil in the early trade.&nbsp; Smart money is inactive in the early trade.
For longer-term, please see oil ratings.
The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (ARCA:USO).
<h3>Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has fallen below $60,000 on momo crowd selling.&nbsp; Recent momo crowd bitcoin buyers who fell prey to whales&rsquo; propaganda of buying on bitcoin halving and bought bitcoin above $70,000 are panicking and selling.&nbsp;Of course, if you listened to the podcast on bitcoin halving, you knew in advance that this was a high probability outcome.
<h3>Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp;The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp;If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3>Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of seven year duration or less. Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Jim Cramer praised Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) for its &#8220;spectacular&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38534302/amazon-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-aws-hits-100-billion-annual-run-rate-and-more">first-quarter performance</a>. He also commented on the performance of other companies in a recent post.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Cramer took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his views on the recent quarterly performances of some major companies.
He first lauded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38544038/amazon-says-generative-ai-is-now-a-multibillion-dollar-revenue-run-rate-business-strong-demand-s">Amazon&#8217;s Q1 performance</a>, calling it &#8220;spectacular" and noted that "gathering momentum in EPS, free cash flow, gross margins, and orders for AWS&#8221; as factors contributing to this extraordinary quarter for the Jeff Bezos company.
"Extraordinary quarter," Cramer remarked.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1785594556039172158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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He then shifted his focus to other companies, describing the night as &#8220;insane.&#8221;
He mentioned that Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) had a tough night despite a good quarter, and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) was hit hard despite good accelerated computing.
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"Insane night with SuperMicro getting whacked on a pretty q and AMD getting hit hard even as accelerated computing was good."
He also predicted that Skyworks Solutions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) March 2024 quarter performance would once again &#8220;hammer Apple,&#8221; a prediction he wished hadn&#8217;t been made by Bernstein the other day.
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"Skyworks will, once again, hammer Apple which I sure wish hadn&#8217;t been bulled by Bernstein the other day."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Insane night with SuperMicro getting whacked on a pretty q and AMD getting hit hard even as accelerated computing was good&#8230; of course Skyworks will, once again, hammer Apple which i sure wish hadn&#39;t been bulled by Bernstein the other day.
&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1785516442810556510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Cramer&#8217;s comments come at a time when the market is closely watching the performance of these companies.
During Q1, Amazon reported that its generative AI business hit a &#8220;multibillion-dollar&#8221; revenue run rate, while the crucial Amazon Wireless Services (AWS) business hit a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38539518/amazons-andy-jassy-remains-bullish-on-aws-sees-very-large-opportunity-and-expects-meaningful-capex-i">$100 billion revenue run rate</a>.
On the other hand, AMD&#8217;s Q1 results were slightly ahead of expectations, with record data center revenue. However, the stock retreated in after-hours trading, likely <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38534910/amd-investors-pull-back-after-modest-q1-beat-ceo-touts-ai-chip-ramp-up">due to second-quarter revenue guidance</a> that fell short of consensus estimates on the low end.
As for Skyworks, the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings. Despite the positive results, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38549218/these-analysts-slash-their-forecasts-on-skyworks-solutions-after-q2-results">some analysts slashed their forecasts</a> on Skyworks Solutions after the Q2 results.
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Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson maintains Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $530 to $800.

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Shares of Pinterest, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading following strong first-quarter earnings and upbeat <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38534719/pinterests-ai-investments-are-paying-off-shares-surge-on-q1-earnings-beat">second-quarter guidance</a>.
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Pinterest shares climbed 17.3% to $39.26 in pre-market trading.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Plutonian Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTN#NASDAQ">PLTN</a>) gained 68.9% to $15.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>IM Cannabis Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMCC#NASDAQ">IMCC</a>) gained 40.7% to $1.21 in pre-market trading after jumping around 54% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POAI#NASDAQ">POAI</a>) rose 31.4% to $1.88 in today's pre-market trading after the company announced a collaboration with FluGen for an intranasal flu vaccine.</li>
<li>Root, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROOT#NASDAQ">ROOT</a>) shares gained 27.2% to $88.61 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>) jumped 23.2% to $176.24 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Lion Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGHL#NASDAQ">LGHL</a>) shares gained 20.1% to $0.5850 in pre-market trading after the company reported a year-over-year increase in FY23 financial results.</li>
<li>Inari Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NARI#NASDAQ">NARI</a>) shares gained 12.5% to $42.01 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales results and issued FY24 revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>TransMedics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDX#NASDAQ">TMDX</a>) shares rose 9.7% to $103.19 in pre-market trading after the company raised its 2024 guidance.</li>
<li>Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMND#NYSE">LMND</a>) shares gained 9.4% to $18.85 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY24 revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>CVRx Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVRX#NASDAQ">CVRX</a>) fell 29.1% to $11.00 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Sobr Safe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOBR#NASDAQ">SOBR</a>) shares declined 14.6% to $0.26 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Leggett &amp; Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEG#NYSE">LEG</a>) fell 12.8% to $15.75 in pre-market trading after the company posted weaker-than-expected results for its first quarter.</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) shares fell 12.7% to $93.00 in pre-market trading after the company reported second-quarter financial results and issued third-quarter revenue guidance with the midpoint below estimates.</li>
<li>Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) shares fell 12.2% to $0.9999 in pre-market trading after dipping 36% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) fell 12.1% to $77.79 pre-market trading following weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings.</li>
<li>Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBEV#NYSE">SBEV</a>) shares declined 11.6% to $0.2910 in pre-market trading after gaining around 12% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYCC#NASDAQ">CYCC</a>) shares fell 10.8% to $1.89 in pre-market trading. Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals shares jumped around 56% on Tuesday after the company announced that it filed Form RW with the SEC, withdrawing its registration statement on Form S-1. The company also announced an $8 million private placement.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares declined 9% to $781.50 in pre-market trading following mixed third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INM#NASDAQ">INM</a>) fell 7.1% to $0.25 pre-market trading.</li>
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<li>DecisionPoint Sys (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPSI#AMEX">DPSI</a>) shares moved upwards by 24.2% to $10.0 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $76.8 million. </li>
<li>Sequans Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.24% to $0.55. The company's market cap stands at $33.9 million. </li>
<li>Saverone 2014 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVRE#NASDAQ">SVRE</a>) shares increased by 9.49% to $0.73. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.7 million. </li>
<li>SemiLEDs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEDS#NASDAQ">LEDS</a>) stock increased by 9.03% to $1.69. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $12.1 million. </li>
<li>Hitek Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HKIT#NASDAQ">HKIT</a>) stock moved upwards by 8.51% to $1.53. The company's market cap stands at $22.0 million. </li>
<li>DigitalOcean Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCN#NYSE">DOCN</a>) shares increased by 6.81% to $35.1. The company's market cap stands at $3.2 billion. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Cemtrex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) shares fell 36.9% to $0.72 during Wednesday's pre-market session. </li>
<li>Marin Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRIN#NASDAQ">MRIN</a>) shares fell 10.96% to $2.52. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.5 million. </li>
<li>Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock declined by 10.35% to $770.0. The company's market cap stands at $45.0 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) shares fell 9.94% to $96.0. The company's market cap stands at $15.4 billion. The company's, Q2 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Banzai International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNZI#NASDAQ">BNZI</a>) shares declined by 8.3% to $0.36. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.4 million. </li>
<li>ASE Tech Holding Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASX#NYSE">ASX</a>) stock decreased by 7.36% to $9.3. The company's market cap stands at $20.0 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out 4 days ago. 
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It&rsquo;s been a difficult month for Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/smci-stock-quote/">SMCI</a>), but one analyst thinks it will rebound. The IT company has surged almost 200% over the past six months, enjoying momentum generated by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. But last month, the heat started to cool, and SMCI stock fell.



This led to <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/caution-3-scorching-ai-stocks-getting-too-hot-to-handle/">speculation</a> that the company was overvalued and that it got too hot too fast. Shares are struggling today amid volatile market conditions, continuing the turbulent trend that the company has experienced this week. However, analyst Matt Bryson of Wedbush is still bullish on the troubled stock. In fact, he <a href="https://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+PT+Change/Super+Micro+Computer+%28SMCI%29+PT+Raised+to+%24800+at+Wedbush/23150669.html">recently raised</a> his price SMCI price target, though he maintains a &ldquo;hold&rdquo; rating.



Does this mean that investors should expect this complicated company to mount a comeback in the coming months? Let&rsquo;s take a closer look at Wall Street&rsquo;s sentiment toward it and assess what is likely to happen in the second half of 2024.



<h2>What&rsquo;s Happening With SMCI Stock</h2>



After falling this morning, SMCI stock recently pulled back into the green, though it is currently up less than 10%. This likely doesn&rsquo;t have much to do with Bryson&rsquo;s coverage. While the analyst upped his price target from $530 to $800 per share, that only implies an upside of 8.4%. The fact that he still sees SMCI stock as a hold should signal to investors that they should approach it with caution.



Granted, other experts are more bullish on Super Micro Computer, even in the face of its recent downturn. Seven out of 11 Wall Street analysts currently maintain &ldquo;buy&rdquo; ratings, while only four call it a &ldquo;hold.&rdquo; But even so, there are other factors to consider that suggest the struggling stock isn&rsquo;t a buy right now. InvestorPlace contributor Viktor Zarev <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/alarm-bells-3-overvalued-tech-stocks-to-sell-before-the-ai-bubble-bursts/">recently argued</a> that SMCI stock isn&rsquo;t scrutinized enough, citing potential problems with its revenue drivers, IT hardware and software that works with it:




&ldquo;On paper, this seems like a thrilling combination, as it has allowed SMCI to tailor several applications to any customer,&rdquo; he notes. &ldquo;The reality is, however, that scalability could suffer should an AI bubble burst and temporarily impede customer interest in acquisition. Mix in the potential risk of future&nbsp;<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20181004172410/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-10-04/the-big-hack-how-china-used-a-tiny-chip-to-infiltrate-america-s-top-companies">morally gray business decisions</a>&nbsp;from leadership, and SMCI&rsquo;s sticker price might need a second look.&rdquo;




For these reasons, Zarev concludes that SMCI is an overvalued tech stock to sell. Adding to the bearish case against it is the fact that SMCI recently reported <a href="https://investorplace.com/earning-results/2024/04/smci-stock-earnings-super-micro-computer-for-q3-of-2024/">mixed earnings</a> for the third quarter, beating on earnings-per-share (EPS) but missing on revenue.



<h2>What Comes Next</h2>



All this suggests that Super Micro Computer&rsquo;s future is complicated at best. Even if the majority of Wall Street analysts look favorably on SMCI stock, the company still trades at a high enough price to scare away new investors. That may make it harder for the company to mount a comeback despite the consistent buzz surrounding the red-hot AI market. Other <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/artificial-intelligence/">AI stocks</a> can offer investors better exposure, and they can do so at lower price points.



There are some times when positive analyst sentiment makes a stock a buy and times when it doesn&rsquo;t. As of now, Super Micro Computer simply has too much working against it to justify a bullish take. As Zarev noted, more scrutiny may indeed be necessary to assess it properly.



On the date of publication, Samuel O&rsquo;Brient&nbsp;did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Super Micro Computer, Inc. - SMCI

Supermicro Expands Edge Compute Portfolio to Accelerate IoT and Edge AI Workloads with New Generation of Embedded Solutions

SiMa.ai, CVEDIA and Supermicro Announce Collaboration to Bring Smart City Solutions to the Edge

Supermicro Announces Upcoming X14 Server Family with Future Support for the Intel® Xeon® 6 processor with Early Access Programs

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims  On Behalf of Investors of Super Micro Computer, Inc. - SMCI

Supermicro to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings on April 30, 2024

Alset Capital Inc. Investee Company Cedarcross Technologies Announces Nvidia AI Server Agreement, and Signs C$2.3 Million First H100 Server Distribution Transaction

Supermicro CEO Charles Liang to Once Again Deliver CEO Keynote at COMPUTEX 2024

Supermicro Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

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Super Micro Computer Stock (NASDAQ:SMCI), Short Interest Report

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