4 Surprisingly Cheap Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now in October (2026)

The article highlights four undervalued semiconductor stocks worth considering in October 2026, as AI remains a hot investing trend. While the full list isn't detailed in the provided excerpt, the article compares several major semiconductor players as potential investment opportunities.

10/02/2026, 12:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Broadcom a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

Broadcom has surged 330% over three years, becoming the world's ninth-most valuable company at $1.68 trillion market cap, primarily driven by its AI chip and networking equipment business. The article analyzes whether the stock can still create millionaires, concluding that investors with a 20-year horizon and monthly investments of $750-$1,500 have a realistic path to $1 million. While trading at an expensive 30x forward earnings, Broadcom's diversified business across smartphones, broadband, and data center infrastructure provides stability beyond current AI hype.

10/01/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

From Overseas Range Records to Zero-Carbon Factories: Chery Auto to Showcase Green Technology at 2026 Chery International User Summit

Chery Auto will present its technological capabilities in AI, intelligent vehicles, and new energy at its 2026 International User Summit in October. The company increased R&D spending by 28.3% year-on-year to RMB 6.672 billion, achieved Guinness World Records for vehicle range performance, and operates zero-carbon factories with 52.77% renewable energy usage across manufacturing facilities.

09/30/2026, 11:34 PM • GlobeNewswire

Prediction: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Will Hit a $3 Trillion Market Cap Before 2027 Is Over

An analyst predicts Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) will reach a $3 trillion market cap by end of 2027, requiring approximately 30% stock growth. The prediction is based on strong AI chip demand expected through 2029-2030, a planned $100 billion U.S. expansion, and Wall Street's expectation of 35% revenue growth next year. TSMC is positioned as a universal AI investment due to its foundry services for major chip designers.

09/29/2026, 4:29 PM • The Motley Fool

Nvidia's Record Buyback Couldn't Keep the Nasdaq Out of the Red on Monday Morning

The Nasdaq fell 1% on Monday despite Nvidia announcing a record $150 billion buyback expansion. Market weakness was driven by Trump rejecting Iran's peace proposal, causing oil prices to spike and Treasury yields to rise to their highest level since 2002. Most semiconductor stocks declined sharply, with only Nvidia gaining ground as energy was the only sector posting real gains.

09/28/2026, 12:23 PM • The Motley Fool

WiFi Chipset Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity and Forecast to 2031

The global WiFi chipset market is expected to expand at a 4.55% CAGR from $22.11 billion in 2025 to $28.88 billion by 2031, driven by adoption of WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 standards, IoT ecosystem growth, and hybrid 5G-WiFi deployments. However, spectrum congestion and signal interference in densely populated networks pose significant challenges to market expansion.

09/25/2026, 4:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

RF System-on-Chip Market Set for Strong Growth as 5G, IoT and Edge Applications Unlock New Value Chain Opportunities Through the Forecast Period

The global RF System-on-Chip (SoC) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% to 10.5% from 2026 through 2031, driven by 5G deployment, IoT expansion, and automotive applications. The market is valued between USD 5.9 billion and USD 10.7 billion in 2026, with Asia-Pacific leading regional growth. Key technology trends include direct RF-sampling, advanced manufacturing processes (RF-SOI, SiGe, CMOS), and multiprotocol support for smart-home connectivity.

09/24/2026, 5:51 AM • GlobeNewswire

The Global Semiconductor Market Accelerates as AI Computing, Advanced Nodes and Automotive Electronics Reshape Global Chip Demand

The global semiconductor market is projected to grow from USD 758.13 billion in 2025 to USD 2,776.21 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 13.86%. Growth is driven by AI, 5G deployment, automotive electronics, and advanced process nodes. The U.S. market is expected to reach USD 1,013.43 billion by 2035. Memory devices and networking/communications dominate the market, while automotive is the fastest-growing application segment.

09/21/2026, 6:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

Chip Stocks Recovered Today and the Major Indexes Fell Anyway

Major stock indexes fell despite chip stocks recovering from Monday's AI-driven selloff. The Dow and Nasdaq Composite each dropped 0.7% while the S&P 500 fell 0.4%. Rising Treasury yields (10-year at 5.041%, highest since July 2007) and elevated oil prices drove market concerns. The Fed is expected to hike rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday, with future rate decisions dependent on energy costs and inflation pressures.

09/15/2026, 2:26 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Sept. 8: Stocks Slide Amid Surging Oil Prices, Persistent Geopolotical Tenisons

Major stock indices declined on September 8, 2026, as rising crude oil prices approaching $100/barrel and geopolitical tensions weighed on markets. The Dow fell 1.18%, S&P 500 dropped 0.58%, and Nasdaq declined 0.31%. Notable movers included Intel gaining 9% on pricing plans, Corning rising 7% on a Verizon fiber deal, while Amgen and Novartis fell sharply following a drug trial setback. Qualcomm signed a major AI chip deal with Amazon worth up to $60 billion.

09/08/2026, 5:16 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Qualcomm Stock Is Up Today

Qualcomm shares rose 8.7% following a partnership announcement with Amazon to develop custom AI chips for AWS data centers. Amazon also obtained a warrant to purchase up to 25 million Qualcomm shares at $161.26 per share, contingent on up to $60 billion in chip orders. The deal positions Qualcomm to capitalize on the AI data center buildout as smartphone market growth slows.

09/08/2026, 4:27 PM • The Motley Fool

NG eCall Vehicle Shipments Surge as EU Network Upgrades Turn Post-Crash Safety into a Connected Vehicle Imperative

EU regulation 2024/1180 and the retirement of 2G/3G networks are driving rapid adoption of Next-Generation eCall in European vehicles from 2026-2031. Automakers are integrating connected post-crash safety as a core capability, with competitive differentiation extending beyond emergency calling to include sensor fusion, edge AI, and software-defined updates. Western Europe leads deployment while Eastern Europe transitions gradually.

09/02/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Stock Market Today, Sept. 1: Intel Falls on Chip Stock Pressure

Intel closed down 0.60% at $88.97 on September 1, 2026, as higher Treasury yields and inflation concerns pressured semiconductor stocks broadly. The decline was driven by macro factors rather than company-specific issues, with peers like AMD and Qualcomm also falling. Intel's recent $20 billion equity offering and progress in reducing foundry business losses provide some optimism, though near-term volatility is expected as investors assess whether Intel can maintain its position in the AI market.

09/01/2026, 5:23 PM • The Motley Fool

New Anaqua Report Reveals Surge in AI Semiconductor Patent Filings

A new Anaqua report analyzing 713,755 semiconductor patents reveals AI-related semiconductor patents grew 114% over five years, nearly double the 78% growth of overall semiconductor patents. The analysis shows AI is now the primary driver of semiconductor innovation across chip architecture, GPUs, and inference processors, with major players like Samsung, IBM, Intel, and Chinese entities leading in different AI-chip categories, while hyperscalers like Google and Microsoft increasingly design custom chips.

09/01/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Qualcomm vs. Sandisk: Comparing Gradual Revenue Contraction Against Rapid Revenue Acceleration

Qualcomm faces declining revenue momentum in the handset market with flat to slightly declining quarterly results over two years, while Sandisk has experienced explosive 371% year-over-year revenue growth driven by AI demand and a strategic shift to long-term customer agreements. Sandisk's revenue has nearly caught up to Qualcomm's, narrowing a historically massive gap. Qualcomm's potential transition to the data center market could reverse its trajectory if successful.

08/31/2026, 8:32 AM • The Motley Fool