The past year has been a solid one for semiconductor companies, as evident from the 21% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index during this period. For instance, while shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) have jumped an impressive 115% in the past year,

Some on Wall Street see artificial intelligence-driven demand poised to push sales of Broadcom's chips to fresh highs, powering its stock higher in 2025. But others are more cautious—in the near term,

Both stocks have had strong runs in 2024. Let's consider which semiconductor looks like the better buy heading into 2025.

One analyst noted that the type of AI chip Broadcom makes could pick up market share relative to “costly” graphics processing units.

BEIJING - China’s top-performing stock of 2024 is expected to see additional tailwinds into next year from the nation’s drive for greater self-sufficiency in artificial intelligence (AI). Shares of AI chip designer Cambricon Technologies have climbed 383 per cent in 2024,