June 19, 2024 11:16 AM

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

Nvidia became the world's most valuable company on Tuesday, dethroning tech heavyweight Microsoft as its high-end processors play a central role in a scramble to dominate artificial intelligence technology. Shares of the chipmaker climbed 3.5% to $135.58, lifting its market capitalization to $3.335 trillion, just days after overtaking iPhone maker Apple to become the second most valuable company. Microsoft's stock market value was $3.317 trillion as its shares dipped 0.45%. Apple's stock slip...