Broadcom stock rose over 10% in early trading on Friday following better-than-expected earnings and positive forward guidance.Revenue in Broadcom's AI segment increased by 77% in the quarter, offering hope for the struggling AI trade.Broadcom's expected revenue of $14.9 billion exceeded consensus estimates of $14.76 billion.The chipmaker's performance provides a much-needed silver lining for AI hardware makers amid skepticism in the market.