3 Top Stocks to Buy Before Year-End

Core Viewpoint - The market is increasingly driven by companies involved in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly those focused on AI infrastructure, which are expected to present investment opportunities as the year concludes [1]. Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia is the leading company in AI infrastructure, holding over 90% market share in the GPU sector [2]. - The company's data center revenue has increased nearly fourfold over the past two years, indicating strong growth potential as AI spending rises [2]. - Nvidia's CUDA software platform creates high switching costs for customers, while its NVLink interconnect system enhances chip performance, solidifying its market position [4][5]. Group 2: Broadcom - Broadcom has emerged as a significant player in AI infrastructure, with large hyperscalers seeking to reduce reliance on Nvidia by developing custom ASICs for AI workloads [6]. - The company has a potential market opportunity of $60 billion to $90 billion by fiscal 2027, driven by partnerships with major clients like Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and ByteDance [8][9]. - Broadcom's recent $10 billion order from a potential customer, possibly Apple, and a deal with OpenAI could further enhance its growth prospects [9]. Group 3: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) - TSMC is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for GPUs and AI ASICs, as it manufactures advanced chips designed by companies like Nvidia and Broadcom [10]. - The company has established itself as the leader in advanced chip manufacturing, benefiting from its scale and technical expertise, which provides strong pricing power [12]. - TSMC anticipates a mid-40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in demand for AI chips over the next five years, indicating robust growth potential [13].