Nvidia’s stock closed at $185, dropping 2.17% on Thursday. Since its IPO in 1999, Nvidia has grown a staggering 450,934%. Trading volume was 163.5 million shares, slightly below the three-month average. The company highlights AI demand potentially exceeding $500 billion by 2026 and its access to the Chinese market. Despite this, Nvidia’s data center growth and AI chip demand are closely monitored by investors. The S&P 500 ended flat at 6,921, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.44% to 23,480, impacting semiconductor peers like AMD and Intel.

Nvidia remains a leading AI player, with CFO Colette Kress projecting AI product demand to surpass $500 billion by 2026. CEO Jensen Huang announced the full production of the next-gen AI platform Vera at CES, while current demand for Blackwell architecture remains robust. Although investors may be taking profits after a strong 2025 performance, Nvidia’s business prospects indicate further growth potential. Stock Advisor’s team recently revealed the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now, offering insights for those looking to invest wisely.

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