Nvidia(US:NVDA) Investopedia·2025-01-07 20:15Nvidia's AI Leadership and Market Performance - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made significant AI-related announcements at CES, reinforcing the company's leadership in AI technology [2] - Nvidia's stock hit an all-time high of $153.13 before declining 5.3% to $141.50 amid broader market trends [2] - Analysts attribute the stock's decline to market-wide issues and profit-taking rather than the company's announcements [3] New Product Launches and Partnerships - Nvidia unveiled the GeForce RTX 50 series chips for AI PCs, priced between $550 and $2,000, with desktop models launching this month and laptops expected in March [4] - The company introduced AI foundational models for RTX AI PCs and the Cosmos platform for robotics, autonomous vehicles, and vision AI [5] - Nvidia highlighted partnerships with Toyota and Aurora Innovation in autonomous driving, calling the autonomous vehicle revolution "here" [6] Analyst Sentiment and Market Projections - Bank of America analysts labeled Nvidia a "top pick" due to its AI dominance, maintaining a "buy" rating with a $190 price target, implying a 35% upside [7] - 20 out of 21 analysts covering Nvidia maintain a "buy" or equivalent rating, with a consensus price target of $177, suggesting 25% upside [8] - Wedbush analysts projected the robotics and autonomous tech market could present a $1 trillion opportunity for Nvidia in the coming years [8] - Nvidia's market value is projected to exceed $4 trillion, potentially reaching $5 trillion in the next 18 months, up from its current $3.5 trillion market cap [10]