Euphoria around the prospects of artificial intelligence (AI) helped snap the capital markets out of a wicked funk that took place during much of 2022. And while some investors may be wary of just how long the bull market will last, history suggests 2025 should be another terrific year for technology stocks in particular.

Shares of AMD have cratered over the past year, making it a rare example of a chip stock that has fallen out of favor with investors.

The semiconductor industry has received a major shot in the arm from the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology: The size of the semiconductor market jumped by an estimated 19% last year to $630 billion,

Chips that are powerful enough to run AI servers are in high demand, helping propel Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s stellar financial results. Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are up in premarket trading Thursday after the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings results.

U.S.-listed shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) rose 4% in premarket trading Thursday after the world's largest contract chip manufacturer posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit and a bullish outlook for artificial intelligence (AI) demand.