AMD is worth $300 billion for the first time. These stats show its dramatic rise.

Five years ago, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. ranked as the 222nd largest company in the S&P 500. Now, it stands at No. 22. The company finished Thursday with a market value above $300 billion for the first time, marking the latest milestone in an impressive run for the chip maker. AMD’s stock AMD, +9.06%rose 9% in Thursday afternoon trading, translating to a market value of $311 billion. See also: AMD CEO Lisa Su just sold $20 million in stock. Was it ‘opportunistic’? Like m