
Despite a slowdown in the second half of the previous year, the semiconductor industry achieved its highest-ever annual sales, with a 3.3% year-over-year increase. Although challenges remain, industry experts look optimistic due to the semiconductor industry’s expanding applications.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong semiconductor stocks Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) and Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM). However, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) might be best avoided, considering its weak fundamentals.