Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor The Tokenist website offers financial advice. It is essential to review the website policy before making any financial decisions. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) has seen a remarkable increase in its stock price, reaching $1,707.48 as of 10:10 AM EDT today, a substantial rise of $209.43 (+14.00%) from the previous close. The semiconductor company has boosted its revenue forecast for AI chips for 2024 and its overall full-year revenue to $51 billion.

The day's trading range for the stock is $1,682.00 to $1,711.00, with a 52-week range of $1,040.00 to $1,711.00. Broadcom's market capitalization is at $791.28B (intraday), with a beta (5Y Monthly) of 1.03, a PE Ratio (TTM) of 64.43, and an EPS (TTM) of 23.18.

Broadcom's recent surge in the stock price is driven by the increased demand for its AI chips. The company announced a 10-for-1 stock split, effective July 15, aimed at making shares more accessible to retail investors. Additionally, Broadcom has raised its revenue forecast from AI chips to $11 billion for 2024, surpassing the previous estimate of $10 billion.

The notable performance of Broadcom's AI chip segment and the significant growth in revenue from infrastructure software have contributed to the stock's rally. The company's partnership with major cloud providers like Google and Meta further strengthens its position in the AI chip market.

Moreover, the acquisition of VMware has positively impacted Broadcom's infrastructure software segment revenue, leading to an optimistic outlook among analysts. The company's revenue from AI products in the second quarter reached $3.1 billion, signifying substantial growth.

With a strong revenue forecast for the future driven by AI-related demand, Broadcom is well-poised to benefit from the thriving AI industry and maintain a competitive edge against rivals like Nvidia. The stock split, along with the increased revenue projections, is expected to attract more retail investors and enhance market liquidity and stability.

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