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.

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

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,

Nvidia was rising early Monday, with the chip company buoyed by a wider rally in technology stocks and positive assessments from Wall Street. Nvidia shares were up 1.3% at $136.38 in morning trading.