So, how can Nvidia's stock soar 67% in 2025? Simple. It does what it's expected to and gives a solid outlook for next year. Right now, Nvidia trades for 52 times trailing earnings, which is near the cheapest level it has traded at over the past two years.

Euphoria around the prospects of artificial intelligence (AI) helped snap the capital markets out of a wicked funk that took place during much of 2022. And while some investors may be wary of just how long the bull market will last, history suggests 2025 should be another terrific year for technology stocks in particular.

After AI had its "iPhone moment" with the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, leading stocks in the space have seen phenomenal returns. For example, NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA) gained 239% in 2023 and 171% in 2024.

Shares of AMD have cratered over the past year, making it a rare example of a chip stock that has fallen out of favor with investors.

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to many companies claiming AI capabilities. Although not all of these are worthy AI investments, telecom giant Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) may be an overlooked sleeper AI stock.