The company's stock has delivered a hefty 82% return year-to-date, fueled by strong momentum and optimism around its competitive positioning. Its Client Computing Group posted an 8% revenue jump, driven by PC upgrades and demand for new AI-powered chips. However, a significant legal challenge has emerged as TSMC sued a former senior executive who recently rejoined the company, alleging violation of a non-compete agreement and potential trade secret leaks. Intel has denied any wrongdoing. Analysts remain cautious about the stock's future prospects despite its recent outperformance.