Meet the Monster Stock That Continues to Crush the Market

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Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) just delivered strong earnings without China sales -- and there's a $1B+ opportunity waiting to reopen. I'll break down the catalysts, risks, and my personal take on whether AMD could be the AI underdog that surprises everyone.

*Stock prices used were the market prices of Aug. 18, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Rick Orford has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Rick Orford is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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