Ongoing geopolitical tensions have forced the US stock market into a state of uncertainty. Yet, as Wall Street has seen a host of shares fall in value this week, there are a select few who haven’t. Among them is Broadcom (AVGO), which is bucking the trend, jumping 6% during Wednesday trading.

The stock had already increased 4% in premarket trading, with a bullish sentiment forming around the investment. Now, the biggest question is why is Broadcom gaining so much today. Moreover, is its recent increase a reality that should influence you to buy in on the company?

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Broadcom Gains 6% Wednesday as Geopolitics Leave Stocks Volatile

The ongoing tension within global economics has led to increased volatility in the stock market. Where companies like Tesla (TSLA) and Alphabet (GOOGL) are falling, Chevron (CVX) has emerged with energy stocks soaring. This can make market planning all the more difficult and increase reliance on what’s happening at any moment.

Now, trading at midday Wednesday looks to benefit one surprise tech stock. Indeed, Broadcom (AVGO) bucked the trend early on in the day and jumped 6% as analysts were expecting notable gains from the company. Yet, the question is, just why is the stock increasing?

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The company appears to be benefiting from increased bullish sentiment. Specifically, there is optimism surrounding its AI strategies. A host of experts have pointed to notable acquisitions that have driven price targets up, as well as its advanced ASICs and market share within the growing technology.

The AI market is looking to reach heights of $90 billion by 2027, and Broadcom is looking to generate revenue in that sector. Indeed, experts note the semiconductor’s “strength in its robust chip portfolio and innovative product offerings,” Yahoo reports.

If the company can hold the firm to a competitive edge in AI, there is room for upward movement for the stock. That is certainly the question, as the industry is rapidly changing. Just two weeks ago, Nvidia plummeted as much as 17% with the emergence of DeepSeek AI.