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Nvidia the company fuelling our love for AI, has become the first company in the world to hit a market valuation of $4 trillion.

Shares in the US-based chipmaker surged by 2.4% to $164 on Wednesday, pushing the company past this historic milestone. The growth continues Nvidia’s blistering rise, largely fuelled by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

From gaming GPUs to the beating heart of the AI revolution, Nvidia’s transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary. It was only in June 2023 that the company first broke the $1 trillion barrier — making this climb to $4 trillion in just two years one of the fastest in corporate history.

“They are the only game in town — their chips are the new gold and oil,”
— Dan Ives, Tech Analyst, Wedbush Securities

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives described Nvidia’s ascent as a “historic moment”, crediting its dominance in the chip market as central to the AI revolution. “There is one company in the world that is the foundation for the AI Revolution and that is Nvidia,” Ives said in a research note.

From Graphics to Generative AI Goldmine

Just eight years ago, Nvidia’s stock was trading at less than 1% of today’s value. Back then, its trajectory was driven by its battle with rival AMD over supremacy in the gaming GPU market.

Fast forward to 2025, and it is now the undisputed leader in providing the high-performance chips needed to run generative AI systems such as ChatGPT, Claude, and a growing number of enterprise AI models powering automation and innovation worldwide.

Despite geopolitical headwinds — including trade tensions and tariffs under US President Donald Trump — Nvidia has managed to maintain investor confidence. While its shares dipped in April 2025 amidst fears over a renewed US-China tariff war, they have rebounded powerfully in recent months.

Record-Breaking Financials

Nvidia’s latest earnings report underlines its astonishing momentum. The company posted a $44.1 billion revenue in Q1 2025 — a 69% year-on-year increase — alongside a profit of 81 cents per share. These numbers have only cemented its position as the stock market’s favourite AI play.

Jensen Huang: Tech’s Reluctant Rockstar

CEO Jensen Huang, 61, has become a household name in tech — and beyond. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg recently dubbed him the “Taylor Swift of Tech“, referring to Huang’s celebrity-like status, particularly in Taiwan, where he’s treated like a rock star by fans.

Dressed in his signature leather jacket, Huang’s keynote speeches and product reveals have become must-watch moments for investors and AI enthusiasts alike.

AI Boom Shows No Signs of Slowing

Nvidia’s climb to a $4 trillion valuation is more than just a financial achievement — it’s a symbol of the Market’s faith in the long-term potential of AI. As businesses, governments, and consumers continue to adopt intelligent systems, Nvidia remains at the centre of the AI gold rush.

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