The Motley Foolยท2025-09-27 09:20Core Viewpoint - Growth stocks are expected to continue leading the market, particularly with the ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), presenting significant growth opportunities for certain companies by 2028 [1]. Group 1: Broadcom - Broadcom is well-positioned as the AI market shifts towards inference, with companies seeking alternatives to Nvidia's GPUs [3]. - The company has secured significant contracts, including a potential $60 billion to $90 billion opportunity from Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and ByteDance by fiscal 2027, which is more than double its projected revenue for fiscal 2025 [4]. - A $10 billion order from a fourth customer, believed to be OpenAI, and potential collaborations with Oracle and Apple further enhance Broadcom's growth prospects in custom AI chips [5][6]. Group 2: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) - TSMC is the only foundry capable of consistently manufacturing advanced chips at scale with strong yields, making it a critical partner for chip designers [8]. - The company anticipates AI chip demand to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 40% through 2028, with plans to raise prices by up to 10% next year [10]. - TSMC's ability to produce defect-free chips at smaller node sizes provides it with strong pricing power and positions it favorably in the market [9][11]. Group 3: Alphabet - Alphabet has transformed perceived risks from AI chatbots into growth drivers, with increased search growth and the success of its Gemini AI chatbot [12]. - The company has mitigated significant risks, maintaining control over its Chrome browser and Android operating system, which are essential for internet access for billions [13]. - Alphabet's cloud computing segment, combined with its AI models and custom chips, is expected to enhance margins, while its Waymo robotaxi business presents additional growth opportunities [14][15].