Nvidia's Abundance of A.I. Partnerships Send Market Cap Past $5T

Core Insights - Nvidia has become the first company to surpass a $5 trillion market cap following significant announcements at the GTC event in Washington DC, with shares up over 50% in 2025 [1][3]. Partnerships and Collaborations - Nvidia is taking a $1 billion stake in Nokia, forming a strategic partnership to develop next-generation 6G cellular technology, making Nvidia a nearly 3% shareholder in Nokia [4][5]. - The company is collaborating with 17 quantum developers and nine national labs to establish NVQ Link, a system that connects powerful GPUs with quantum processors for hybrid quantum supercomputers [6][7]. - Nvidia is partnering with Oracle and the Department of Energy to build powerful AI supercomputers named Solstice and Equinox, utilizing up to 100,000 of Nvidia's latest Blackwell GPUs [8][9]. - Eli Lilly is working with Nvidia to create the most powerful AI supercomputer in the healthcare sector, aimed at accelerating drug discovery processes [10][11]. - Hewlett Packard Enterprises is partnering with Nvidia to deliver two next-gen supercomputers for the Department of Energy, named Mission and Vision [12]. - Collaborations with Palantir, Uber, and Joby Aviation are focused on deploying smarter AI agents and developing autonomous transportation solutions [13]. Market Performance - Nvidia's shares rose more than 5% following the announcements, reflecting positive market sentiment [14]. - The stock has experienced a significant upward trajectory, with discussions around potential overreaction and FOMO (fear of missing out) among investors [18][19].