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Monday, Feb 16, 2026

Nvidia Surges to $2 Trillion Market Value Amid AI Boom

Nvidia's market valuation soared to $2 trillion, fueled by relentless demand for its chips pivotal in the artificial intelligence surge.
The company, already known as an AI trailblazer, has become integral to the industry, likened to the essential suppliers of the 19th-century gold rush.

A robust revenue projection lifted Nvidia's worth by a record $277 billion in a single day, marking the biggest gain in the history of the U.S. stock market. The firm doubled its market value in just nine months, a feat that took tech behemoths Apple and Microsoft far longer to achieve.

Microsoft, Apple, Saudi Aramco, and Nvidia now top the charts as the world's largest companies by market cap. Analysts credit the staggering demand for AI capabilities as the force driving Nvidia's growth, not its sales capacity.

Nvidia's stock price hit an all-time high of $818, up over 4%, reinforcing its status as the third most valuable U.S. company. The stock's near 60% climb in 2023 was also instrumental in the S&P 500's robust performance.

Despite this stock appreciation, Nvidia's valuation relative to earnings forecasts has decreased, indicating more room for growth. Industry experts anticipate that cloud computing giants' increased investment in AI technologies will substantially benefit Nvidia.

As chip supply expands, Nvidia is expected to see billions in quarterly revenue increases through 2025, ensuring its dominance in the market remains unchallenged.
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