Nvidia Market Value Surpasses GDP of Nearly Every Nation After Record Rally
Nvidia’s market capitalization climbed to roughly $5.5 trillion, exceeding the GDP of every country except the United States and China as shares hit fresh record highs.
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Nvidia’s market capitalization climbed to roughly $5.5 trillion, exceeding the GDP of every country except the United States and China as shares hit fresh record highs.
Google introduced Googlebook, a new AI-focused laptop category powered by Gemini and Android 17, featuring contextual AI controls and natural-language desktop tools.
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Xi Jinping focused on tariffs, semiconductors, AI restrictions, and broader U.S.-China economic relations.
Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX about launching orbital data centers as tech companies explore new ways to expand AI computing infrastructure.
Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves climbed to a record $380 billion as the company extended its streak of net stock sales to 14 consecutive quarters.
U.S. inflation accelerated to 3.8% in April, exceeding forecasts and fueling concerns that the Federal Reserve may delay or reverse expected rate cuts.
eBay rejected GameStop’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover proposal, sending GameStop shares lower as investors questioned the feasibility of the deal.
Cowboy Space raised $275 million to develop rockets designed for space-based AI data centers, targeting a rapidly emerging market for orbital computing infrastructure.
Wall Street analysts are increasingly optimistic that Amazon could eventually reach a $3 trillion market value as growth in AWS and logistics continues accelerating.
Alphabet is rapidly narrowing the gap with Nvidia as both companies approach a combined market value above $10 trillion amid the ongoing AI boom.
AI chipmaker Cerebras is expected to debut on Nasdaq on May 14 under the ticker CBRS, positioning itself as an alternative to Nvidia in the AI hardware market.
Akamai shares jumped 20% after the company reported strong quarterly earnings and announced a $1.8 billion AI infrastructure agreement.
Intel shares surged to a record high after reports that Apple may shift part of its chip manufacturing to Intel, increasing pressure on TSMC.
The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high of 7,420 as investor optimism around artificial intelligence and technology stocks continued driving the market higher.
Traders are increasingly positioning around the so-called ‘NACHO’ trade, betting disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and elevated oil prices will persist longer than markets expect.