Group 1 - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) has been added to David Tepper's portfolio, with a significant purchase of 950,000 shares valued at $153.70 million in Q3 2025, marking it as his largest new position during that quarter [1] - The average price target for AMD suggests a potential upside of 34%, while the highest target indicates an upside of 77% [1] - Speculation surrounds a potential deal between Samsung and AMD for 2nm AI chips, which could be finalized in January 2026, following a meeting between Samsung's Executive Chairman and AMD's CEO [1] Group 2 - Piper Sandler maintains an Overweight rating on AMD with a price target of $280, indicating a 33% upside from current levels, supported by a consensus Strong Buy rating from Wall Street analysts [2] - Analysts are optimistic about AMD's short- and mid-term growth drivers, particularly the MI300 series ramp and MI400 series rollout, alongside expected sales growth this year [2] - AMD is investing in the Helios rack, set for release in mid-2026, and aims to expand its clientele beyond OpenAI, despite some new business expected from that partnership [2]