Nvidia’s stock soared to a record high on Wednesday, propelling it past Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company. This surge was fueled by an analyst’s prediction of a “Golden Wave” of AI adoption, with Loop Capital raising its price target for Nvidia. The resurgence of the “AI trade” has boosted chip stocks, reflecting optimism about the technology’s potential.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking