The company's rise has been driven by strong investor demand for generative AI, a field in which it provides essential hardware components.
It now holds the highest market value ever recorded for a listed business, surpassing both Microsoft and Apple.
Nvidia has become the first publicly listed company to
cross the $4 trillion market cap threshold, following a 2% rise in its share
price on Wednesday. The surge has elevated the California-based chipmaker to
the top of the global valuation leaderboard, surpassing Microsoft and Apple.
The company now has the highest market cap ever recorded for a listed business. Its growth has been propelled by sustained investor enthusiasm for generative artificial intelligence, for which Nvidia
provides the critical hardware, CNBC reported.
Rapid Rise Fueled by AI Demand
Nvidia first surpassed the $2 trillion mark in
February 2024 and crossed $3 trillion in June. The company’s stock has gained
more than 15% over the past month and is up 22% since the start of the year.
Over the last five years, shares have risen more than fifteenfold.
Demand for Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs), widely
used to train and operate large language models, has continued to grow
following the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022. The company counts
Microsoft among its key customers.
Nvidia’s recent stock rally has occurred despite
regulatory and geopolitical challenges. In May, the company said export
restrictions on its H20 chips, developed specifically for China, would result
in an estimated $8 billion in lost revenue.
Nvidia price on the daily chart, source: TradingView
The company has also moved past earlier concerns that
Chinese AI models, such as DeepSeek, could reduce reliance on Nvidia’s high-end
chips. Huang previously told CNBC that restrictions on sales to China would
represent a “tremendous loss.”
Higher Valuation than Microsoft and Apple
With Wednesday’s move, Nvidia now has a higher valuation than Microsoft and Apple, which had each previously crossed the $3 trillion mark. This development reflects Nvidia’s dominant role in the
rapidly expanding AI chip market and its positioning as a key supplier to the
technology sector.
The company, founded in 1993, has shifted from its
origins in graphics hardware for gaming to become a core component of the
modern AI ecosystem. It $4 trillion valuation underscores the scale of
investor confidence in that transformation.
The regulatory environment has also been favorable for
Nvidia. Last month, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority announced plans to partner
with the chip-maker to establish a testing environment where financial
institutions can safely trial artificial intelligence applications.
“This collaboration will help those who want to test AI ideas but lack the capabilities to do so,” said Jessica Rusu, the FCA's chief data, intelligence, and information officer. “We'll help firms harness AI to benefit our markets and consumers, while supporting economic growth.”
Interestingly, NVIDIA's other business segments have
shown significant growth. In Q1 FY26 performance, the company’s gaming division achieved
record revenue of $3.8 billion, up 42% year-over-year and 48% from the previous
quarter, boosted by strong sales of the company's new Blackwell architecture
chips.
Nvidia has become the first publicly listed company to
cross the $4 trillion market cap threshold, following a 2% rise in its share
price on Wednesday. The surge has elevated the California-based chipmaker to
the top of the global valuation leaderboard, surpassing Microsoft and Apple.
The company now has the highest market cap ever recorded for a listed business. Its growth has been propelled by sustained investor enthusiasm for generative artificial intelligence, for which Nvidia
provides the critical hardware, CNBC reported.
Rapid Rise Fueled by AI Demand
Nvidia first surpassed the $2 trillion mark in
February 2024 and crossed $3 trillion in June. The company’s stock has gained
more than 15% over the past month and is up 22% since the start of the year.
Over the last five years, shares have risen more than fifteenfold.
Demand for Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs), widely
used to train and operate large language models, has continued to grow
following the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022. The company counts
Microsoft among its key customers.
Nvidia’s recent stock rally has occurred despite
regulatory and geopolitical challenges. In May, the company said export
restrictions on its H20 chips, developed specifically for China, would result
in an estimated $8 billion in lost revenue.
Nvidia price on the daily chart, source: TradingView
The company has also moved past earlier concerns that
Chinese AI models, such as DeepSeek, could reduce reliance on Nvidia’s high-end
chips. Huang previously told CNBC that restrictions on sales to China would
represent a “tremendous loss.”
Higher Valuation than Microsoft and Apple
With Wednesday’s move, Nvidia now has a higher valuation than Microsoft and Apple, which had each previously crossed the $3 trillion mark. This development reflects Nvidia’s dominant role in the
rapidly expanding AI chip market and its positioning as a key supplier to the
technology sector.
The company, founded in 1993, has shifted from its
origins in graphics hardware for gaming to become a core component of the
modern AI ecosystem. It $4 trillion valuation underscores the scale of
investor confidence in that transformation.
The regulatory environment has also been favorable for
Nvidia. Last month, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority announced plans to partner
with the chip-maker to establish a testing environment where financial
institutions can safely trial artificial intelligence applications.
“This collaboration will help those who want to test AI ideas but lack the capabilities to do so,” said Jessica Rusu, the FCA's chief data, intelligence, and information officer. “We'll help firms harness AI to benefit our markets and consumers, while supporting economic growth.”
Interestingly, NVIDIA's other business segments have
shown significant growth. In Q1 FY26 performance, the company’s gaming division achieved
record revenue of $3.8 billion, up 42% year-over-year and 48% from the previous
quarter, boosted by strong sales of the company's new Blackwell architecture
chips.
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
