Nvidia, the global chipmaking company, has become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company. On July 9, 2025, its market value crossed $4 trillion, overtaking Apple and Microsoft. This happened after Nvidia’s stock price hit a new record high.
Stock Hits All-Time High
On Wednesday, Nvidia’s stock price rose by 2.76%, reaching an all-time high of $164.42 during trading hours. At around 10:49 a.m. (EDT), the stock was trading at $162.68, which is still 1.65% higher than the previous closing price of $160.
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Nvidia Beats Apple and Microsoft
According to CompanyMarketCap data (as of July 9, 2025):
- Nvidia: $4 trillion
- Microsoft: $3.751 trillion
- Apple: $3.135 trillion
This makes Nvidia the largest company in the world by market value.
Nvidia’s Strong Growth
Nvidia has given huge returns to its investors:
- 1,455% return in the last 5 years
- 24% gain in the last 1 year
- 17% growth so far in 2025
- 14.28% gain in the past month
- 6.48% rise in just the last five trading sessions
Its 52-week high is $164.42 and the low is $86.62.
Why Investors Are Excited
One big reason for Nvidia’s rise is the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI). Nvidia makes the powerful chips that help run AI systems, making the company a favorite among investors who believe in the future of AI.
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US Stock Market Update (July 9, 2025)
The rise in Nvidia also helped boost the US stock market:
- Dow Jones: Opened 0.40% higher at 44,418.70, but later traded flat.
- Nasdaq Composite: Opened 0.58% higher at 20,536.50, later up 0.45%.
- S&P 500: Opened 0.41% higher at 6,251.06, later up 0.22%.
Investors are also watching for the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting notes and a new trade deal by Donald Trump.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Always talk to a certified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Stock prices and market conditions can change quickly.
