Why AMD Stock Jumped 30% in September

AMD stock surged 30% in September driven by strong CPU demand following Meta's launch of its Muse AI agent, which became the most downloaded app within a month. AMD also announced an $8.2 billion acquisition of World Labs to strengthen its AI hardware and software capabilities. Wall Street analysts upgraded the stock citing increased AI compute demand and CPU market expansion.

10/02/2026, 8:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Got $1,000? 2 Growth Stocks Building the Software Backbone of Artificial Intelligence.

Microsoft and Alphabet are positioned as leading AI software companies capitalizing on the expected $1.3 trillion in AI infrastructure spending. Microsoft's Copilot has 30 million paid subscribers and Azure AI reached a $100 billion annual run rate, while Alphabet's Gemini is used by 90% of Fortune 100 companies and generates revenue through enterprise software and Apple licensing. Both stocks trade at valuations below the tech sector average, presenting attractive investment opportunities.

10/02/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

The Semiconductor ETF's 2026 Return Is About 3 Times Nvidia's

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) returned approximately 69% in 2026, significantly outperforming its largest holding Nvidia, which gained only 23%. The outperformance was driven by smaller positions like Micron (up 276%), Intel (up 223%), and AMD (up 181%), which together accounted for about half the fund's gains despite representing only 14% of assets. The fund's 20% position cap on any single stock and exposure to the broader semiconductor industry, including cyclical memory chip makers, enabled it to beat Nvidia's returns.

10/01/2026, 8:26 PM • The Motley Fool

Applied Materials vs. AMD: Which AI Semiconductor Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Applied Materials and AMD offer different exposure to AI semiconductor demand. Applied Materials supplies chip manufacturing equipment with a lower valuation (P/E 23.4x) and improving growth trajectory, while AMD designs processors with faster 2025 revenue growth (34.3%) but faces potential shareholder dilution from OpenAI and Meta warrants covering ~20% of shares outstanding. The author recommends Applied Materials as the better buy, though both stocks have merit for long-term diversified portfolios.

10/01/2026, 3:08 PM • The Motley Fool

Had You Bought This Vanguard ETF at the Start of January, You'd be Obliterating the S&P 500 in 2026

The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has returned 32.7% year-to-date in 2026, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 12.2% gain, driven by AI-related tech stocks. However, the article cautions against overconcentration in tech due to emerging risks including potential data center legislation and a shift toward cheaper AI models that could reduce chip demand.

10/01/2026, 10:31 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Top AI Stocks for October

The article recommends Nvidia, Broadcom, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing as better investment choices in October compared to AMD and Intel. While AMD and Intel have had strong runs in 2026, their valuations have already priced in expected growth. Nvidia and Broadcom are growing faster despite larger sizes, while TSMC is positioned to outperform Intel due to superior valuation metrics and industry leadership.

10/01/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Not Intel. Not Nvidia. These 2 Chip Stocks Maintain an Unbreachable Moat in Advanced Chip Tech.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) and ASML are identified as having unbreachable competitive moats in advanced chip technology. TSMC dominates chip fabrication with 72.5% of global foundry revenue and serves nearly all AI chip designers, while ASML holds a technological monopoly on extreme ultraviolet lithography machines essential for chip manufacturing. The article recommends both as superior long-term investments compared to Intel and Nvidia, with TSMC being the slightly better value at current prices.

10/01/2026, 8:32 AM • The Motley Fool

Did You Miss Out on Nvidia and Micron Technology? This Super Semiconductor Stock Could Soar Over the Next Few Years.

Cohu, a semiconductor testing and inspection equipment supplier, is positioned to benefit significantly from the AI data center boom. The company supplies critical quality control machines to major chip manufacturers and has an expanding $850 million sales pipeline in the AI segment. With projected 35% revenue growth to $612 million in 2026 and potential earnings doubling to $1.85 per share in 2027, analysts suggest the stock could deliver strong returns despite its current premium valuation.

09/30/2026, 11:09 AM • The Motley Fool

Next Generation Computing Market Report 2026: Capitalize on the $486 Billion Revenue Surge to $811.85 Billion by 2030 as Microsoft, AWS, NVIDIA, IBM and Intel Accelerate AI, Quantum and Edge Computing Disruption

The global next-generation computing market is projected to grow from $325.84 billion in 2025 to $811.85 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20.3%. Growth is driven by AI adoption, quantum computing development, edge computing expansion, and energy-efficient processors. Major tech companies including Microsoft, AWS, NVIDIA, IBM, and Intel are accelerating innovation in AI, quantum, and edge computing technologies.

09/29/2026, 11:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

Hybrid Photonic Integrated Circuit Market Size, Share, Growth, and Forecast, 2026-2035 | AI, 5G, and Data Center Demand to Drive 13.6% CAGR and US$6.82 Billion Global Market

The global hybrid photonic integrated circuit market is projected to grow from USD 2.45 billion in 2025 to USD 6.82 billion by 2035, driven by demand from data centers, 5G infrastructure, LiDAR, and quantum computing applications. North America leads with 38.5% market share, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth. Silicon photonics is expected to record notable CAGR, with data communication representing 45.2% of market revenue.

09/29/2026, 4:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

Broadcom vs. Marvell Technology: Which Semiconductor Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Broadcom and Marvell Technology as AI semiconductor investments. Broadcom, a diversified titan with $63.9B in revenue and strong partnerships with major tech companies, is recommended as the better buy due to locked-in multi-year AI revenue commitments providing visibility. Marvell, growing faster at 42.1% revenue growth but with higher valuation multiples and customer concentration risk, is also positioned well but lacks Broadcom's forward revenue certainty.

09/28/2026, 4:09 PM • The Motley Fool

Intel Stock Surged Over 40% in September. History Shows What's Next.

Intel's stock has surged over 40% in September and is up 250% in 2026, but the rally appears disconnected from business fundamentals. The stock now trades at 84x current earnings and 62x 2027 estimates—far above industry peers—suggesting a significant valuation correction may be coming. Analysts recommend more reasonably priced alternatives like Taiwan Semiconductor or Nvidia.

09/27/2026, 12:32 PM • The Motley Fool

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Has Incredible News for AMD Stock Investors

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan revealed that the company can only meet 50% of customer demand for server CPUs, indicating a significant supply shortage. While this benefits both Intel and AMD through potential price increases, AMD is positioned as the bigger beneficiary due to its superior technology, growing market share (34.5% vs Intel's declining share), and ability to ramp production with TSMC. AMD's data center revenue grew 107% year-over-year in Q2, and the company expects 80%+ growth in server revenue for H2 2026, compared to Intel's slowing growth trajectory.

09/27/2026, 11:03 AM • The Motley Fool

D-Wave Quantum vs. QuantumScape: Which Moonshot Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two early-stage quantum technology companies: D-Wave Quantum, which has commercial customers and $24.6M in revenue but is burning cash rapidly with a -1,444% net margin, and QuantumScape, a pre-revenue solid-state battery developer with a stronger cash cushion and clearer path to commercialization. The author recommends QuantumScape as the better speculative bet due to its financial runway, despite both being high-risk moonshot investments years from profitability.

09/26/2026, 10:09 AM • The Motley Fool

If I Could Only Add 1 ETF to My Portfolio This Year, Here's Exactly What I'd Buy

The author recommends the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) as the single best ETF to add to a portfolio, citing the continued runway of the AI boom and strong growth prospects of its top holdings. Despite a high P/E ratio of 41, the ETF's major components like Nvidia and TSMC are expected to deliver substantial revenue growth, making it an attractive high-growth investment opportunity.

09/25/2026, 9:15 PM • The Motley Fool