10 Best Performing Quantum Computing Stocks So Far in 2026

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6. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD

Year-to-date return as of May 19: 85.28%

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the Best Performing Stocks. 

On May 21, Reuters reported that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) plans to invest in Taiwan, committing over $10 billion to its AI sector to expand chip production capacity and deepen partnerships.

The company said it will work with Taiwanese packaging and testing provider ASE and its unit SPIL to make more power-efficient technology for AI systems and processors. It will also be working with PTI, Sanmina, Wiwynn, Wistron, and Inventec.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)’s Chief Executive Officer Lisa Su said, “As AI adoption accelerates, our global customers are rapidly scaling AI infrastructure to meet growing compute demand,” adding that the effort allows “integrated, rack-scale AI infrastructure.”

The company said the technology will support its Venice CPUs built on TSMC’s 2-nanometer process, while also stating it has started stepping up production of those chips.

As of May 19, the stock is up by 85.28% year to date.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a leading semiconductor company working in high-performance computing and graphics solutions. Its portfolio includes microprocessors, graphics processors, and system-on-chip solutions designed for data centers, gaming, and embedded systems.

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