The Best Semiconductor Stock to Buy?

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Semiconductor stocks are garnering increasing interest from investors because of the role they play in the growth of artificial intelligence.

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*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 28, 2025. The video was published on July 30, 2025.

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