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Nvidia Soars as Microsoft, Meta Strengthen AI Spending

Nvidia's stock rises 4.4% amid strong market influence from Microsoft and Meta's quarterly results. Both companies reported increased capital expenditure driven by AI technologies, bolstering Nvidia's valuation, despite being down 24% YTD.

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AI Rating:   8
Earnings Growth and Valuation Increase
Nvidia has recently benefited from the positive quarterly results of its significant customers, Microsoft and Meta. These reports indicated strong revenue growth, lifting investor sentiment and pushing Nvidia's stock upward by 4.4%. Furthermore, both Microsoft and Meta are heavily investing in AI technologies, suggesting continued demand for Nvidia's products.

Capital Expenditures
Microsoft reported non-GAAP capital expenditures of $16.75 billion, a 53% year-over-year increase, which surpassed analysts' expectations. This is important as higher capital expenditures often lead to an expansion in capabilities and future revenue growth for associated suppliers like Nvidia. Meta’s new guidance for capex between $64 billion and $72 billion, up from a previous forecast of $60 billion to $65 billion, reinforces this bullish sentiment. With substantial capital dedicated to AI infrastructure, Nvidia stands to profit significantly.

Market Position and Long-term Outlook
The report indicates that Nvidia's position as a key supplier for AI hardware remains strong. The demand for its products is not only maintained but appears to be increasing, as demonstrated by the solid capex forecasts of its clients. Despite some volatility expected in stock performance due to broader market movements, the long-term investment thesis for Nvidia is robust.

This favorable environment should lead to improved earnings per share (EPS) in the coming quarters as more revenue is generated from the increased capital investments of its primary customers. While Nvidia's stock has seen a 24% decline year to date, the recent trends suggest a potential recovery fueled by growing market demand in the AI sector.
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