In a historic milestone, Nvidia has claimed the title of the most valuable company in the world, overtaking both Apple and Microsoft. The chipmaker reached a record-breaking market capitalisation of 3.92 trillion dollars, driven by massive investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI)
AI Boom Fuels Nvidia’s Meteoric Rise
At the heart of Nvidia’s explosive growth is the global AI race. The company designs high-performance chips used to train large-scale AI models. As firms like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Tesla invest billions in building next-gen AI data centers, Nvidia’s role has become more critical than ever.
Investor enthusiasm has pushed Nvidia’s value up nearly eightfold since 2021, when it was worth around 500 billion dollars.
Stock Surge Adds to Momentum
On Thursday, Nvidia shares rose 2.2 percent to 160.6 dollars, boosting its total valuation past Apple’s all-time high of 3.915 trillion dollars set in December 2024. Microsoft currently trails behind at 3.7 trillion dollars. With this latest rise, Nvidia has outpaced not just individual tech companies but entire stock markets—surpassing the total market capitalisation of Canada, Mexico, and even all UK-listed firms combined.
AI at the Center of the New Tech Order
Nvidia’s success reflects a broader shift in global tech priorities. While Apple and Microsoft have led in consumer electronics and software, respectively, Nvidia is now positioned as the backbone of AI infrastructure. Its graphic processing units (GPUs) are essential for building and scaling AI systems used in everything from chatbots to autonomous vehicles.
From Underdog to Global Titan
Nvidia’s rise has been nothing short of phenomenal. What began as a graphics chip company for gaming has evolved into a key player powering the AI revolution. Its rapid climb underscores a new tech era—one where data, computing power, and machine learning define global leadership.
As the AI wave accelerates, Nvidia appears poised to dominate the trillion-dollar frontier.
