Nvidia becomes first public company worth $5 trillion

Core Insights - Nvidia has become the first public company to surpass a $5 trillion market cap, driven by the ongoing AI boom and significant demand for its products [1][4] - The company's stock has increased over 50% this year, reflecting strong investor interest and optimism in AI technology [2][3] Company Developments - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced expectations of $500 billion in AI chip sales and the construction of seven new supercomputers for the U.S. [2] - Nvidia has invested $1 billion in Nokia to support the development of AI-native 5G-Advanced and 6G networks [2] - The company plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI over the coming years, aiming to deploy 10GW of Nvidia systems to power OpenAI's infrastructure [3] Market Context - The surge in Nvidia's stock is part of a broader trend where tech stocks have risen due to optimism surrounding AI technology's potential to transform industries [3] - Nvidia's market cap now exceeds the combined stock markets of all countries except the U.S., China, and Japan [4]