NVIDIA Stock Plunges Over 6%
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NVIDIA's stock took a significant hit on Tuesday, falling more than 6%. Just the day before, the company's shares had been trading at an all-time high, buoyed by anticipation surrounding CEO Jensen Huang's keynote address at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which has become one of the most important events in the tech industry calendar.
During his presentation on Monday evening, Huang unveiled the company's latest products and hinted at the future directions of the emerging artificial intelligence market along with other innovative technologiesThe stock initially surged by 2.5% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, only to reverse course later in the day, marking the worst performance among the Dow's components.
The decline in NVIDIA's stock came amidst a broader downturn in the U.Sstock market, triggered by mixed job vacancy data for November, compounded by separate economic indicators that rekindled inflation fears.
Despite the downturn, NVIDIA's stock is up approximately 190% compared to last year
The latest announcements made by the company during the CES have contributed to a more optimistic outlook on the stock.
Analysts from Stifel, Wedbush, and Truist Securities reiterated their "buy" ratings on the stockThe consensus among Wall Street analysts is that NVIDIA's shares could rise to an average target of $172.80 within the next year.
William Stein, an analyst at Truist Securities, noted in a report to investors on Tuesday morning, "The company continues to position itself favorably, not just in data centers but increasingly across all edge applications—from client computing to autonomous vehicles and robotics—supporting revenue growth and our buy rating for the stock."
One of the eye-catching updates from NVIDIA's showcase was the introduction of the GB10, a new micro AI superchip designed for their newly developed client supercomputer.
This meticulously crafted supercomputer shatters the stereotype that traditional supercomputers are massive, cumbersome machines
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With its sleek and portable design, it astonishingly fits comfortably on a standard-sized desk while housing incredible computational powerAs a cornerstone of the recently announced DIGITS initiative, it embodies NVIDIA's vision of empowering tech talents, specifically targeting developers, focused researchers, and enthusiastic studentsThe highly anticipated device is set to hit the market in May with an attractive price tag of $3,000.
NVIDIA continues to lead in cutting-edge domains, recently making significant moves in the robotics sector, capturing industry attention with its groundbreaking revelationThe tech giant introduced the Cosmos platform, a pioneering innovation that functions as a treasure trove of intelligence with embedded state-of-the-art AI models, providing robust technical support for human robotics development and advancements in autonomous vehicle technology.
On Monday, all eyes in the tech investment world were on NVIDIA
Just before Jensen Huang, the company's influential figurehead, took the stage for his highly-anticipated keynote address, the capital markets were already turbulent with activity surrounding NVIDIAThe stock price soared like a rocket, closing at $149.43, dramatically surpassing the previous record closing price of $148.88 from November 7, cementing its status as a new historical high.
Dan Ives, a well-known analyst at Wedbush, a staunch supporter of NVIDIA, confidently stated that due to his keen insights into industry trends and thorough research, he believes that the surging waves of technology—specifically in the fields of robotics and autonomous driving—will act as powerful engines propelling NVIDIA into a vast market with a potential value of $1 trillionHuang, the legendary leader of the company, went even further during his earth-shattering keynote, suggesting that the autonomous vehicle sector alone could transform into the first trillion-dollar robot industry.
In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, NVIDIA's commitment to innovation remains strong