Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) came close to making history on Wednesday, briefly surpassing a $4 trillion market capitalization before pulling back slightly at market close. Shares rose 1.8% to finish at $162.

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Nvidia became the first company in history to reach a market value of $4 trillion, beating rivals Apple and Microsoft to the milestone in Wednesday morning trading on the Tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange.

Nvidia insiders sold over $1 billion worth of company stock in the past year, with a notable uptick in recent trading activity as executives capitalize on surging investor interest in

US-based chipmaker Nvidia has become the world’s first-ever $4 trillion (£2.9tn) company after its shares rose again on Wednesday, surpassing $164 soon after trading opened. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Nvidia's market capitalization has surpassed $4 trillion, driven by the AI sector's growth, even nearing India's GDP. The surge followed the unveiling

The stunning rise of Nvidia to become the first publicly traded company valued at US$4 trillion underscores the massive importance to the stock market of the AI chipmaker and the technology sector. Reaching the lofty milestone caps a massive run for Nvidia's stock price,