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Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's recent financial forecast indicates a potential slowdown in growth after two years of rapid expansion in the artificial intelligence sector, despite a strong overall performance in the market [1][2]. Financial Performance - Nvidia expects third-quarter sales to reach approximately $54 billion, aligning with Wall Street expectations but falling short of some analysts' optimistic projections exceeding $60 billion [1]. - In the previous quarter, Nvidia's sales grew by 56% to $46.7 billion, slightly above market expectations of $46.2 billion, but this marked the smallest percentage increase in over two years [2]. Market Position and Future Outlook - Nvidia has become one of the largest chip manufacturers globally, with annual sales projected to reach $200 billion and expected to exceed $300 billion by 2028, capturing about one-third of total revenue in the chip industry [9]. - CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the vast future opportunities in artificial intelligence, predicting infrastructure spending could reach $3 trillion to $4 trillion by the end of the century [1]. - Nvidia's growth heavily relies on spending plans from a few large data center operators, such as Microsoft and Amazon, which account for about half of its sales [1].