Nvidia Passes Microsoft to Become Largest U.S. Company

Nvidia Corporation achieved a significant milestone, surpassing Microsoft to become the largest U.S. company by market capitalization.

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[{"selector":"#anim-8942ee39-8d6e-43ea-ba1f-352236bc43bc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.246093529417983%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Nvidia, renowned primarily for its graphics processing units (GPUs), has seen its stock skyrocket over the past two years.

[{"selector":"#anim-74274cb2-50a8-4012-9ae6-8746735d7849 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-70.4704373180667%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The company's focus on AI and data center technologies has paid off immensely.

[{"selector":"#anim-b1e70be9-b073-4a93-a857-168d4131cf5e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-53.273355286499644%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] On June 5, Nvidia's market capitalization reached an impressive $3.019 trillion, edging out Apple's $2.99 trillion and positioning itself just behind Microsoft's $3.15 trillion.

[{"selector":"#anim-944eb0d9-dabe-40c4-b96e-05287c7896f1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.276785600673975%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] A significant driver behind Nvidia's growth is the global AI boom.

[{"selector":"#anim-4c3a5152-10d1-44d5-9949-c987dd846251 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.749999766057346%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Nvidia's stock has been a standout performer on Wall Street. The company saw a 239% increase in its stock price in 2023, followed by a further 147% rise in 2024.

[{"selector":"#anim-9d74810d-b3cc-4568-b309-44196692cfb6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-17.194092624847674%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Under the leadership of CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia has strategically positioned itself at the forefront of the AI revolution.

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[{"selector":"#anim-08c36116-e1a6-41dc-9d82-55f379a7bdf4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-62.57820623799378%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] In addition to hardware, Nvidia's software solutions and platforms, such as the Rubin AI chip platform expected to launch in 2026, promise to maintain its competitive edge. Learn more