Nvidia’s stock, NVDA, climbed 2.81% early on Wednesday, continuing to gain from the anticipation surrounding its forthcoming generation of artificial intelligence chips. Executives from both Tesla (TSLA -0.32%) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE 12.44%) highlighted Nvidia as the leading provider in the booming AI sector.
Record-Breaking Performance
Nvidia shares increased by 2.6% to $1,194.27 in early trading, setting a new intraday record. The stock had closed up 1.3% on Tuesday. The company is set to complete its planned 10-for-1 stock split this Friday, which has further fueled investor interest.
Nvidia’s stock has reached new closing highs recently after CEO Jensen Huang unveiled plans for the Blackwell Ultra chip in 2025 and a next-generation Rubin platform for 2026 over the weekend. These announcements have significantly boosted investor confidence in Nvidia’s future growth prospects.
Nvidia’s stock surges on Blackwell Ultra and Rubin platform announcements, signaling promising growth ahead, WSJ Print Subscription said.
Intel Anticipates Surge in Demand for AI-capable Consumer Goods
In response to the escalating demand for consumer products equipped to handle on-site artificial intelligence (AI) computing tasks, Intel…
High Demand from Industry Giants
Further indicators of strong demand for Nvidia’s chips emerged with statements from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Musk detailed upcoming purchases of Nvidia processors for the electric-vehicle manufacturer. Reports indicate he has prioritized supplying his social-media company X and AI start-up xAI, according to CNBC.
In a post on X, Musk mentioned that Tesla didn’t have any site ready to utilize the chips at shipment. He anticipates Tesla will spend $3 billion to $4 billion on Nvidia chips this year. The hardware will comprise about two-thirds of the cost for building AI training infrastructure for the EV company.
Additional positive news for the AI industry, and Nvidia specifically, came from HP Enterprise. The company highlighted strong demand for AI servers powered by Nvidia’s current-generation H100 chips in its earnings report on Tuesday. HP Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri emphasized Nvidia’s market leadership during a call with analysts, expressing skepticism about competitors’ potential to capture significant market share in the near future.
Emerging Competitors and Market Dynamics
Despite Nvidia’s dominant position, several potential competitors aim to challenge its dominance. One recent entrant is Taiwanese company Kneron, an AI chip start-up supported by Qualcomm. On Wednesday, Kneron launched its KNEO 330 product, which operates differently from cloud-based AI models often powered by Nvidia’s energy-intensive chips. The KNEO 330 server product is located at customer premises, designed to enable low-power AI model usage.
Among other chip manufacturers, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 4.18%) increased by 3.5% in morning trading, and Intel (INTC 1.69%) rose by 1.2%.
Year-to-Date Performance
Nvidia shares have surged 135% year-to-date through Tuesday’s close. This compares to an 11% rise in the S&P 500 index. The Nasdaq Composite Index has increased by 12% over the same period. Nvidia’s remarkable performance underscores its pivotal role in the AI chip market and strong growth trajectory.
Combine your subscriptions to The Washington Post and New York Times for a 77% discount. Subscribe to the Ultimate Journalism Bundle for unparalleled access to top-notch journalism, offering deeper world understanding through two iconic publications. Stay informed and empowered.