Server CPUs Could Drive AMD Stock Higher

Chipmaker AMD is preparing to release quarterly earnings, and analysts are paying close attention to sales trends for its EPYC server processors. The data-center segment remains one of the company's fastest-growing businesses amid the global boom in computing power for artificial intelligence. Experts note that AMD continues to take market share from Intel thanks to a more energy-efficient architecture and aggressive pricing. At the same time, the company is ramping up shipments of AI accelerators in an effort to compete with Nvidia in that high-margin segment. Investors will closely watch management's guidance for the second half of the year, as it will shape the stock's future trajectory.