The Timing May Be Just Right to Buy Nvidia Or Other Semiconductor Stocks
A combination of a seasonal lull for chip makers, rising earnings estimates and a price decline could make for a good setup. So far this year, the PHLX Semiconductor Index has increased 8.7% , but it has declined 7.7% in April. Meanwhile, shares of industry star Nvidia Inc. have declined 12% this month. Then again, Nvidia's stock has risen 61% so far in 2024, after more than tripling in 2023.So what are investors to think of the recent action in the semiconductor space?In the Thursday Need to Know column, Jamie Chisholm shared ideas from equity strategists at Bank of America who had some encouraging words: Semiconductor stocks typically pull back in April and rally in May.