Investors have a lot to look forward to.Broadcom (AVGO -3.52%) is playing a key role in supplying data centers with custom chips and networking products. Strong revenue and free-cash-flow growth have pushed the stock to new highs this year, with shares up 54% year to date through market close Oct. 13.The stock is up more than 500% since the end of 2022, when the artificial intelligence (AI) boom started. However, there are important reasons why the stock will likely climb higher in 2026 and beyond. Broadcom ...