Wed, 29 Oct 2025

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company

The US chip-maker has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip manufacturer to an AI titan.
Nvidia has surpassed $5 trillion (£3.8tn) in market value, making it the first company globally to reach this milestone. The US chip giant has rapidly grown from a niche graphics-chip designer to an AI powerhouse, driven by booming demand for its chips and artificial intelligence technology. Shares in Nvidia rose 5.6% on Wednesday morning, reaching over $212, after investor optimism about sales in China boosted the company's stock. With a market value exceeding the GDP of most countries except the US and China, Nvidia has outpaced its rivals in the tech sector. The company has partnered with leading AI firms including OpenAI and Oracle to power the AI boom, while also striking deals with Microsoft and Apple, which have recently crossed the $4tn valuation mark. Despite concerns about an AI bubble and overvaluation, Nvidia's value continues to soar, accounting for 80% of the gains in the US stock market this year.
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