Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM), the world’s largest chip manufacturer, reported very strong second-quarter results and is clearly benefiting tremendously from the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Moreover, the valuation of Taiwan Semiconductor stock is undemanding while the firm has multiple, strong, positive catalysts. But investors should be aware the stock does pose more geopolitical risk than
The market rotation out of AI winners (mostly chip stocks) has gotten extreme in recent days. This change in investor sentiment comes after a period of significant outperformance by these companies, including the best chip stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), particularly over the past 12 to 18 months.
Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Q2 2024 results have reinforced its lead as a solid buy in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and with Tesla stock. The company had a solid performance, generating $1.6 billion in operating income and $1.5 billion in net income. The performance was attained against restructuring charges in a high-rate environment. With that, Tesla’s energy storage
While the stricter definition of consumer stocks might only consist of consumer discretionary stocks, in this article, I will utilize the larger definition that is inclusive of both consumer staple and discretionary sectors. Generally, consumer staples include companies that sell essential goods and services such as food, beverages, and everyday household items. On the other hand, consumer discretionary stocks
Most desktop and laptop computers use Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) processors, while Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips power many AI platforms. However, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) remains dominant for its smartphone technology, Bluetooth headsets, and WiFi chips. As a result, investors are jumping on Qualcomm stock. Its Snapdragon mobile processor has the capacity to handle generative AI tasks on smartphones, creating
According to Goldman Sachs, investors are bullish on artificial intelligence in the long term, with over $1 trillion in spending projected by tech and utility firms. BlackRock researchers compared AI’s impact to the Industrial Revolution. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), leading the AI revolution, saw a 175% stock increase in 12 months. Tech and communication companies investing heavily
With the U.S. economy proving resilient in the face of high interest rates, investors may wonder which stocks to buy and hold as recession risks recede. Recent data showed that second-quarter GDP growth outpaced forecasts, which has boosted optimism that the economy can continue expanding steadily. This is especially true as the Federal Reserve is