The Motley Fool·2025-12-11 00:28Core Viewpoint - Nvidia and TSMC are highlighted as leading tech stocks to consider for investment as the market momentum continues into 2026, driven by strong performance in the tech sector [1] Nvidia - Nvidia maintains over 90% market share in the GPU data center space, solidifying its position as a leader in AI infrastructure despite facing increased competition [2] - The main challenge for Nvidia comes from custom AI ASICs, which are more energy-efficient but lack the flexibility of GPUs [4] - Nvidia's GPUs are readily available at scale, and the company collaborates closely with TSMC to secure future supply to meet rising demand [6] - Nvidia predicts that data center capital expenditures could reach $4 trillion by 2030, positioning the company to capture significant market share [7] - The stock is attractively priced with a forward P/E ratio under 24.5 times 2026 estimates and a PEG ratio below 0.7, indicating potential undervaluation [7] Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) - TSMC is the largest semiconductor contract manufacturer globally and benefits from the struggles of its rivals, being part of an oligopoly with Samsung and Intel [8] - TSMC has consistently produced chips at small node sizes with low defect rates, with 60% of its revenue coming from chips at 5nm nodes or below [10] - The company is expanding capacity by building new fabs and is expected to raise prices next year due to strong pricing power [11] - TSMC is set to introduce its new 2nm node technology, projected to cost 50% more than its 3nm technology, contributing to future growth [11] - The stock is also attractively valued with a forward P/E of 24 times, making it a solid buy given its growth outlook [12]