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3. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) 

On April 24, CNBC reported that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) shares went up by over 12%, citing investor reaction to Intel’s latest earnings. Intel saw a high CPU demand due to AI buildouts, leading investors to buy AMD.

Gil Luria, an analyst at D.A. Davidson, said that Intel’s performance showed a “very significant upside” and that CPUs are “reinserting” as essential AI infrastructure. Luria upgraded Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) to buy from neutral and lifted his price target to $375, representing a 22% increase.

Citi analyst Atif Malik said Intel now forecasts “double-digit server CPU unit growth in 2026,” raising his recommendation to buy from neutral. According to Roth analyst Suji Desilva, improved AI infrastructure participation led to a stronger valuation expectation among peers, including Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD).

Barclays analyst Tom O’Malley has warned of potential share movements, stating that his downside case implies “greater share loss to AMD.”

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) works in the semiconductor industry. Its product line includes processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, as well as software, tools, and apps. The company provides artificial intelligence, industries, workload, and gaming solutions.