Some stocks just can't seem to fetch much enthusiasm.Without question, semiconductor stocks have been some of the biggest winners amid the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. While stars such as Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Broadcom fetch the most attention, investing in the chip sector at large during the past two years has yielded market-beating returns.As of market close on Dec. 20, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF had gained 39% in 2024 -- handily topping the returns of both the S&P ...