Semiconductor stocks generally move together in tandem with the cyclical nature of the business. But 2024 is an exception to that, with five AI data center highfliers offset by the poor performance of the rest.

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

Nvidia’s “king of AI” stature is allegedly under threat as its top customers turn to Broadcom to build custom chips and systems. Find out why NVDA stock is a Buy.

With shares in an overbought situation following their earnings, Broadcom stock was in need of a short-term “correction” that would allow the stock to rest and provide an opportunity for investors to “buy the dip” before advancing higher in January.

Broadcom’s stock is bucking Friday’s tech-sector declines as a Jefferies analyst highlighted rosy pricing and earnings-growth opportunities.