AI data center investments are shifting as CPUs gain importance for orchestration tasks in agentic AI, challenging the previous dominance of GPUs. Industry leaders like AMD, Nvidia, Arm, and Intel are competing for a growing share of AI budgets, with CPUs expected to see compound annual growth rates above 30%. This marks a significant change in the AI hardware landscape, highlighting CPUs' expanding role in scaling AI workloads beyond traditional GPU uses.
In May 2026, three T. Rowe Price ETFs delivered strong returns, led by the Technology ETF (TTEQ) which surged 19.7%, driven largely by Nvidia (NVDA) holdings. NVDA was the top holding across TTEQ, Growth Stock ETF (TGRW), and Innovation Leaders ETF (...
In 2026, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has outperformed the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) by capturing a broader range of semiconductor stocks, especially equipment makers, resulting in an 86.78% gain versus SMH's 64.11%. SOXX's index favors ...
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is recommended as a Buy due to its strong catalysts and expected forward earnings growth. The company's Data Center segment now accounts for over 50% of revenue, with CPU revenue projected to grow 70% year-over-year...
The S&P 500 index has increased by nearly 7% so far this year, with chip stocks like Micron, Intel, AMD, and SK Hynix more than doubling since January. This rapid rise in tech stocks highlights strong market enthusiasm but also raises concerns about ...
Semiconductor stocks like Broadcom, AMD, and NVIDIA are declining due to a mix of factors: Broadcom's AI revenue guidance missed analyst expectations, worries about potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, and investor anticipation of large AI-related I...
