Nvidia inches closer to becoming a $5 trillion company with $500 billion in AI processor bookings and plans for seven new supercomputers for the U.S. Department of Energy. Stock surges nearly 5%, adding over $230 billion in market value, reaching a total of $4.89 trillion. CEO Jensen Huang announces new products and deals at a developer conference in Washington D.C. amid U.S.-China trade tensions.

Nvidia’s pivotal role in global AI deployment leads to a 50% stock surge in 2025, crossing $4 trillion market capitalization in July. Microsoft, the second most valuable company, sees a 2% rise in stock value, hitting a market cap of $4.03 trillion. OpenAI and Microsoft announce a restructuring deal, allowing ChatGPT to potentially go public.

Nvidia’s supercomputers for the U.S. Department of Energy will aid in maintaining and enhancing the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal. The largest supercomputer, built with Oracle, will feature 100,000 of Nvidia’s top-tier Blackwell AI chips. The company’s strategic moves position it at the forefront of AI technology amidst global competition.

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