Nvidia AI boom

Nvidia AI boom

A guest looks at Nvidia’s GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip and board during the Nvidia GTC global AI conference in San Jose, California, US, on 17 March 2026. Photo: Reuters

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Illustration of the Nvidia logo next to a large golden dollar sign atop a mountain of cash, representing Nvidia's historic $5 trillion market valuation.

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