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Super Micro shares plunge on shocking smuggling case. One stock stands to benefit
Investors on Friday appeared to jump into one Super Micro rival analysts see as the obvious beneficiary of the smuggling case.
TL;DR
- Super Micro Computer's stock price is dropping sharply due to a smuggling investigation involving a board member.
- The investigation centers on accusations of smuggling Nvidia chips to China.
- Analysts suggest Dell Technologies is a prime beneficiary, with its shares rising on the news.
- Dell is seen as the most likely system builder to gain business from Super Micro's disruption.
- This incident adds to a series of past challenges faced by Super Micro.
- Other companies like Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise could also benefit.