Both stocks have had strong runs in 2024. Let's consider which semiconductor looks like the better buy heading into 2025.

Nvidia stock was down early on Friday, as investors digest news about how its chips were used by a Chinese start-up to train a cutting-edge artificial-intelligence model.Nvidia shares were down 3.4% at $135.

Nvidia has had a year that few companies could have predicted, solidifying its position as one of the most influential players in the technology sector. With revenue soaring, stock prices reaching record highs,

Meta is undoubtedly a great pick, but Nvidia still has a lot of room to run. It also happens to be a favorite of many of Wall Street's billionaires, appearing at the top of several funds. Both of these stocks will likely continue to lead the AI industry and outperform the broader market.

Stocks fell broadly on Friday as Wall Street closed out a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The losses were made worse by sharp declines for the Big Tech stocks known as the “Magnificent 7”, which can heavily influence the direction of the market because of their large size.

Stocks fell in morning trading Friday as Wall Street closes out a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 fell 1%. The benchmark index is still on track for a 0.8% gain for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 191 points,