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,

That sets the table for continued growth over the coming years. Analysts estimate that Nvidia will grow earnings by an average of 38% annually for the next three to five years. Today, Nvidia trades at a forward P/E ratio of 51, a rock-solid value for its anticipated growth.

SoundHound AI ( SOUN -0.23%), which is a leader in conversational AI. SoundHound AI stock was the top performer on that list in 2024, with a massive gain of 835%. But it's off to a very rocky start in 2025 -- last week (ended Friday, Jan. 10), its price plunged by 32% as investors trimmed their bets on stocks with elevated valuations.