Nvidia(US:NVDA) Investopedia·2025-11-19 17:00Market Overview - Major stock indexes mostly rose, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 advancing 0.4% and 0.2% respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% [2] - The S&P 500 was on pace to snap a four-session losing streak [1][16] - Investors are focused on Nvidia's upcoming quarterly results, which could have significant implications for the AI trade and the broader market [2][11] Nvidia and AI Sector - Nvidia's shares have fallen nearly 5% this week and are down more than 12% from their closing high on October 29 [2] - Concerns about AI valuations are prevalent, with 45% of fund managers surveyed by Bank of America citing an AI bubble as the biggest tail risk for the market [14] - Peter Thiel's hedge fund sold its entire stake in Nvidia during the third quarter, raising concerns among investors [23][24] Retail Sector Performance - Lowe's shares surged 5% after reporting a third-quarter profit that exceeded analysts' expectations and raising its full-year sales projection to $86 billion [4][10] - Home Depot's stock fell 6% after reporting disappointing profits and cutting its full-year outlook [4] - Target's stock declined about 1% after missing sales estimates and lowering its full-year profit forecast [5] Other Notable Companies - Microsoft shares fell 2.7% after announcing partnerships with Nvidia and Anthropic, and were down more than 1% recently [3] - Amazon's stock slipped 0.2% following a 4.4% drop due to a rating cut [5] - Alphabet's shares jumped 4% to an all-time high after announcing its latest AI model, Gemini 3 [3] Economic Indicators - Investors are awaiting the delayed September jobs report, originally scheduled for October 3, due to the U.S. government shutdown [2] - The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) is near its highest level since May, indicating increased market anxiety [12][13]