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The Fund attempts to invest all, or substantially all, of its assets in the component securities that make up the Index. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Funds total assets will be invested in the component securities of the Index. The Funds investment adviser expects that, over time, the correlation between the Funds performance and that of the Index, before fees and expenses, will be 95% or better.

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Munster took to X and emphasized the importance of focusing on the broader AI landscape rather than short-term fluctuations. 

Gene Munster Predicts &#39;Bull Market Driven By AI&#39; Amid TSMC&#39;s Stellar Performance

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Raymond James analyst John Ransom downgrades HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform.

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Raymond James Downgrades HCA Healthcare to Market Perform

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Jet.AI Announces Fleet Purchase Agreement With Textron Aviation  For The Purchase Of Three Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 Aircraft

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Abacus Life shares are trading lower after the company announced a $100 public offering of 12.5 million shares.

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Virpax Reports Results For Swine Model Dose Range Finding Study For Probudur

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) continues to defy expectations, not just as a trailblazer in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/electric-vehicles">electric vehicle (EV) market</a> but also as a juggernaut in the stock market. 
With its stock up 45.02% over the past year, 36.72% year-to-date, and 55.82% in just the last month, TSLA stock has firmly established itself in bullish territory.
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The technical signals back this sentiment. Tesla&#8217;s stock price of $339.64 sits comfortably above its eight, 20 and 50-day simple moving averages, signaling a strong upward trend. The Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) indicator, at 25.85, underscores the stock's upward momentum, further supporting a bullish outlook.
Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 66.95 suggests TSLA is approaching overbought levels, reflecting a mix of optimism and caution among traders. However, the stock still appears to have room for upward movement in the near term.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Role Of China In Tesla's Stock Story</h2>
China, the largest EV market in the world, remains pivotal to Tesla's growth strategy. The Shanghai Gigafactory is not just a cornerstone of Tesla's global production but also a key revenue driver, contributing nearly a quarter of the company's total income.
While this reliance has helped Tesla dominate in China, it also makes the company vulnerable to U.S.-China trade tensions. If tariffs on key EV components like lithium-ion batteries escalate, it could squeeze Tesla's margins or limit its ability to pass on costs to consumers. 
However, Tesla's efforts to strengthen relationships with policymakers, both in the U.S. and abroad, may provide a safety net.
Investors have taken these geopolitical risks in stride, and TSLA stock has shown resilience even as broader market uncertainty persists.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Outlook: TSLA In The Driver's Seat</h2>
For TSLA stock investors, the outlook remains compelling. The combination of strong technical momentum and Tesla's strategic position in the EV market suggests further room for growth. However, rising trade tensions and the stock nearing overbought territory suggest cautious optimism.
As Tesla balances its global ambitions with domestic trade policies, the company's ability to navigate these challenges will likely shape its stock's trajectory. 
For now, the technicals remain firmly bullish, and TSLA investors are keeping their eyes on the road ahead.
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Tesla Gains 55% In A Month With Strong China Role, Bullish Signals

Raymond James analyst John Ransom downgrades Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) from Strong Buy to Outperform and announces $195 price target.

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Raymond James Downgrades Tenet Healthcare to Outperform, Announces $195 Price Target

Dynagas LNG Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLNG#NYSE">DLNG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.30 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.28 by 7.14 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $39.069 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $38.335 million by 1.91 percent. This is a 5.56 percent increase over sales of $37.012 million the same period last year.

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Dynagas LNG Partners Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.30 Beats $0.28 Estimate, Sales $39.069M Beat $38.335M Estimate

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Petrobras (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBR#NYSE">PBR</a>) shares are trading higher premarket on Friday. The Brazilian oil and gas giant disclosed the <a target="_blank" href="https://api.mziq.com/mzfilemanager/v2/d/25fdf098-34f5-4608-b7fa-17d60b2de47d/92a7dad6-56cd-b1b1-7b48-35369e474c39?origin=2" rel="noreferrer noopener">Business </a>Plan 2025-2029.
During this period, Petrobras plans to focus on replenishing reserves, boosting production with a reduced carbon footprint, and expanding its portfolio with more sustainable, high-quality products in the oil &amp; gas market.
Petrobras plans to invest $111 billion over five years, including $98 billion for projects already in progress and $13 billion for less mature projects still requiring further financial review. This investment is 9% higher than the previous plan for 2024-2028.
For Exploration and Production (E&amp;P), Petrobras plans to invest $77.3 billion over the next five years, a 5% increase from its previous plan.
Approximately 60% of the Exploration and Production (E&amp;P) segment&#8217;s budget will focus on pre-salt assets, emphasizing high-quality oil production with lower costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Concurrently, the company is advancing revitalization projects in mature fields, particularly in the Campos Basin, to enhance recovery rates.
Petrobras aims to achieve total production of 3.2 million barrels of oil and gas equivalent per day (boed), including 2.5 million barrels of oil per day (bpd).
Also, the company has increased exploration investments to $7.9 billion in E&amp;P over the next five years, a 5% increase from the previous plan.
Overall, Petrobras revised its gross debt limit to $75 billion. This adjustment considers robust leverage metrics, even with low Brent prices, while accommodating the growing impact of leases on gross debt.
The company anticipates strong free cash flow with projected ordinary dividends of $45 billion-$55 billion and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> flexibility for extraordinary payouts</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Funds Global X Brazil Active ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRAZ#NYSE">BRAZ</a>) and&nbsp;Shares Latin America 40 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILF#NYSE">ILF</a>).
Price Action: PBR shares are up 2.54% at $14.51 premarket at the last check Friday.
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Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) is ramping up its efforts to capture a larger share of the Asian streaming market by investing in original Japanese anime and expanding its Korean superhero franchise.
The company&#8217;s strategic pivot aims to focus on quality over quantity in key Asian markets, contrasts with Netflix Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) aggressive strategy of high-volume, locally tailored content.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/06/39393663/netflix-bets-big-on-smallest-southeast-asian-market-expands-local-content-production-to-replicate-sq" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prior reports indicated</a> Netflix ramping up original programming in Southeast Asia, focusing on Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines to tap into young demographics.
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Netflix Vice President Minyoung Kim highlighted plans to globalize local stories, aiming to expand beyond domestic audiences. The reports indicated Thailand&#8217;s plans to release ten original titles in 2024, while Indonesia noted increased budgets and productions, including its first zombie horror series.
Speaking at its APAC content showcase in Singapore in a Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-21/disney-bets-on-korean-and-japanese-originals-in-asia-growth-push?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">interview</a>, Luke Kang, president of Disney Asia-Pacific, emphasized a selective approach to content creation. &#8220;We&#8217;re not a volume player,&#8221; Kang said, highlighting the company&#8217;s goal of producing fewer high-impact projects.
According to Bloomberg, Disney+ renewed its hit Korean superhero drama Moving for a second season. Based on a webtoon by artist Kangfull, the series became a global sensation, earning over ten industry awards. Kangfull will also collaborate with Disney on the upcoming horror mystery series Light Shop.
Disney+ continues to bet on Japanese anime, with exclusive distribution rights to Kodansha titles, including the second season of Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, the report said.
Additionally, Disney is adapting its successful mobile game Twisted Wonderland into an animation series.
Walt Disney stock surged over 26% year-to-date. Disney&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41971559/disneys-q4-boosted-by-streaming-gains-strong-box-office-and-solid-parks-performance" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal fourth-quarter 2024</a> revenue rose 6% to $22.57 billion, surpassing analysts&#8217; estimate of $22.35 billion.
The company closed the quarter with 174 million Disney+ Core and Hulu subscriptions, including over 120 million paid Disney+ Core users, a 4.4 million sequential increase.
Disney&#8217;s direct-to-consumer streaming segment boosted profitability, reporting $321 million in operating income on $6.3 billion in revenue, a 13% year-over-year rise.
Price Actions: DIS stock is down 0.30% at $114.38 premarket at&nbsp;the last check on Friday.
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Disney Takes on Netflix With High-Impact Originals in Asia

Raymond James analyst Brian Peterson upgrades Waystar Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAY#NASDAQ">WAY</a>) from Outperform to Strong Buy and maintains the price target from $40 to $40.

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Raymond James Upgrades Waystar Holding to Strong Buy, Maintains Price Target to $40

Goldman Sachs Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.53 million shares sold short, which is 1.44% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.55 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Goldman Sachs Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732282223_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Goldman Sachs Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Goldman Sachs Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Goldman Sachs Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.90%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling more than 100 points on Friday's.
Shares of Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading. Intuit reported upbeat results for its first-quarter results, but issued weak forecast <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42123997/intuit-shares-fall-after-q1-results-fy25-guidance-below-estimates">for the current quarter</a>.
The company reported quarterly earnings of $2.50 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.35 per share. Quarterly revenue came in at $3.28 billion which beat the consensus estimate of $3.14 billion.
Intuit said it sees second-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.55 to $2.61 per share, versus market estimates of $3.25 per share. The company expects revenue of $3.812 billion to $3.845 billion versus estimates of $3.88 billion.
Intuit shares dipped 5.7% to $639.95 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRS#NASDAQ">AIRS</a>) shares dipped 11.5% to $6.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Carter Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARE#NASDAQ">CARE</a>) shares fell 10.6% to $16.86 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) fell 7.3% to $146.50 in pre-market trading. Reddit's shareholder, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. plans to sell as much as $1.2 billion of the company's stake, reported Bloomberg on Friday morning. The company is said to be offering 7.8 million shares in between the range of $145.38-$148.54 each.</li>
<li>Evotec SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVO#NASDAQ">EVO</a>) fell 5.2% to $5.07 in pre-market trading</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) fell 5.1% to $11.66 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPF#NYSE">CPF</a>) fell 3.6% to $30.25 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Materion Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTRN#NYSE">MTRN</a>) fell 2.6% to $110.00 in pre-market trading</li>
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Intuit Issues Weak Forecast, Joins Reddit And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Friday's Pre-Market Session

Wayfair's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.28% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.10 million shares sold short, which is 24.72% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.72 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Wayfair Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732282217_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Wayfair has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Wayfair's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Wayfair's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 15.75%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(W) - Analyzing Wayfair's Short Interest

Marriott Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NYSE">MAR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.87 million shares sold short, which is 2.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.45 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Marriott Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732282211_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Marriott Intl has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Marriott Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Marriott Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.66%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Marriott Intl's Recent Short Interest

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Eyenovia shares are trading higher after the company announced plans to take additional action to reduce ongoing personnel costs by over 70%.

Reddit shares are trading lower following a report suggesting shareholder Advance Magazine Publishers plans to establish a credit facility using its stake in the company.

Raymond James analyst John Ransom downgrades Community Health Sys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYH#NYSE">CYH</a>) from Market Perform to Underperform.

Raymond James Downgrades Community Health Sys to Underperform

WKSP

Worksport Expands Workforce By 30% To Scale Production, Targets $1M Monthly Online Sales With 100% Growth, And Prepares For December Launch Of Higher-Margin AL4 Tonneau Cover With Second Shift Implementation

B. Riley Securities analyst Alex Rygiel downgrades Atkore (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATKR#NYSE">ATKR</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $135 to $84.

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B. Riley Securities Downgrades Atkore to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $84

ETFs with heavy weightings in Taiwan Semi catch a ride higher

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On Friday, Gene Munster shared his insights on the ongoing AI market dynamics after key Nvidia supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41373163/nvidia-supplier-tsmc-reports-q3-revenue-earnings-beat-amid-rising-demand-for-ai-chips">impressive third-quarter performance</a>.



What Happened: Munster took to X and emphasized the importance of focusing on the broader AI landscape rather than short-term fluctuations. He pointed out that just two days prior, concerns arose among investors regarding a potential slowdown in the AI sector. This was sparked by ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) reducing its 2025 revenue forecast by approximately 18%. The prevailing theory suggested that a decline in demand for AI chip-making machines could indicate a slowdown in AI chip demand.



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However that was not the case. Munster highlighted that TSMC saw a 10% surge in its stock price after announcing a 6% increase in December revenue projections. TSMC also reported that its demand for CoWoS, a key AI technology, is outpacing its supply capabilities, despite efforts to double capacity annually. 



Munster stated, &#8220;I still believe we&#8217;re in front of a 2-4 year bull market driven by AI.&#8221;



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Why It Matters: Munster&#8217;s comments come in the wake of TSMC&#8217;s impressive third-quarter results, which exceeded expectations due to robust demand for AI chips. TSMC&#8217;s revenue for the quarter reached NT$759.69 billion ($23.50 billion), marking a 39% year-over-year increase. This growth underscores the strong demand for advanced processor node technologies used in AI applications.



Additionally, Munster had previously addressed the market&#8217;s reaction to ASML&#8217;s guidance cut, describing it as an overreaction. As reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41351475/after-asml-rocks-ai-hardware-names-gene-munster-explains-why-its-overreaction-ai-tr">Benzinga</a>, he noted that only a small portion of ASML&#8217;s revenue is directly tied to AI demand. Munster&#8217;s perspective suggests that the AI trade remains on track, with TSMC&#8217;s performance further supporting this outlook.



Price Action: As per<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com"> Benzinga Pro,</a> t the time of writing during the pre-market hours on Friday, Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) was up by 0.70% while major semiconductor ETFs were also trading slightly upwards. iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) was up by 1% while Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) was trading 3.20% higher. SP Funds S&amp;P World ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWO#NYSE">SPWO</a>) which allows investments into TSM, was up by 1.54%.



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