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Nvidia shares reached a record high, pushing its market capitalization to approximately $5.76 trillion. This rally, which ended a seven-week sideways trend, was driven by strong artificial intelligence demand and positive financial results from key supplier Foxconn. Analysts and options traders now see a high probability of Nvidia reaching a $6 trillion valuation by the end of October.
Microsoft shares surged about 16% after forecasting stronger Azure cloud growth and ongoing cash generation, setting up a potential record one-day gain in market value that could top Nvidia’s prior peak, as analysts point to AI and cloud investments finally paying off amid a significant capex plan.
SpaceX’s stock fell about 20% from its IPO high, trading near $108 and wiping roughly $1.2 trillion in market value since debut. Investors are weighing the impact of a staggered unlock that could release up to 911.5 million shares on Aug. 6 and as many as 5.33 billion shares by year-end, all while short interest runs around 30%. Despite a largely successful Starship-related test and ongoing SpaceX/Starlink ambitions, the stock remains under pressure from valuation concerns and near-term selling risk.
Reuters reported Micron Technology (MU) briefly surpassed Meta Platforms in market value and nearly eclipsed Tesla, with MU’s market cap around $1.398 trillion compared with Meta at about $1.392 trillion and Tesla near $1.4 trillion, driven by a strong AI-fueled forecast; MU also drew price-target boosts from Deutsche Bank to $2,000 and a Buy rating from DA Davidson after its earnings beat, signaling optimism that AI-related memory demand could sustain MU’s growth.
Michael Burry says he has no position in SpaceX and rejected bearish options because they were too expensive, while arguing SpaceX’s near-$3 trillion valuation dwarfs the company’s under-$20 billion in annual revenue.
Micron Technology rocketed into the trillion-dollar club for the first time, as its market value surpassed $1 trillion after an about 850% rally over the past year, driven by surging demand for memory chips tied to AI infrastructure. The AI capital-expenditure wave has lifted memory names to record levels, with SK Hynix also nearing the milestone, and analysts anticipate higher earnings as AI-related demand remains a key driver for semiconductor revenue.
SK Hynix shares jumped up to 11%, pushing its market cap above $1 trillion on surging AI-memory demand and Nvidia ties; Samsung Electronics also crossed the $1 trillion mark, underscoring a concentration of AI-related semiconductors in Korea’s Kospi and signaling potential market volatility.
Meta Platforms slid about 8% after lawsuits and regulatory risks sparked fears of a tobacco-style crackdown, erasing around $119 billion from its market value. Analysts say the drop may be overblown and point to Meta’s AI ambitions and a relatively reasonable forward earnings multiple, though the regulatory outlook remains a key overhang.
XRP's price has risen above $2 following a significant supply lock of over 500 million tokens until 2028, reducing circulating supply and potentially boosting price due to increased demand and institutional interest. Long-term holder accumulation supports the rally, but sustained momentum requires holding key support levels. The move marks a notable recovery and a shift in market dynamics for XRP.
The article predicts that by the end of 2026, Alphabet will surpass Nvidia to become the world's largest company, driven by its comprehensive AI ecosystem, extensive data assets, and strong financial position, positioning it as a formidable leader in AI development.
Nvidia and Alphabet are competing to become the world's biggest company by 2026, with Nvidia currently leading in market cap but both showing strong growth driven by AI advancements. Market predictions suggest a close race, with both companies having a 35% chance of overtaking the other by the end of 2026, depending on their respective growth performances.
Tesla's stock has reached a new high, surpassing its previous peak from December 2024, driven by advancements in AI, robotics, and strategic plans for autonomous vehicles, despite earlier setbacks related to political controversies and sales declines. The company's valuation has increased significantly, making it one of the top seven largest U.S. companies for the first time since May 2025.
Tesla shareholders are voting on a nearly $1 trillion compensation plan for Elon Musk, contingent on achieving ambitious milestones like reaching an $8.5 trillion market cap and deploying autonomous vehicles and robots, which could make Musk the world's first trillionaire if successful.
Nvidia is projected to reach over $8.5 trillion in market cap, driven by strong demand for its AI chips and a new 'Golden Wave' of AI adoption, with analysts raising their price targets significantly ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
Apple Inc. reached a $4 trillion market value for the first time, driven by strong demand for its new iPhone 17 series and product launches, making it the third public company to hit this milestone, amid a broader tech rally and positive sales outlook.