While Broadcom may be a darling in the market's eyes, it's clear that Nvidia is still the better stock to buy right now. With Nvidia's stock a bit weak following earnings, investors should use this opportunity to scoop up shares of this dominant AI player.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is also considering Intel's 18A process, though it is unclear if AMD has submitted test chips.

Intel was gaining early Monday on the prospect its chip-manufacturing business could gain major customers in Nvidia and Broadcom. Chip designers Nvidia and Broadcom are both running tests on Intel’s 18A manufacturing process,