NEW YORK — Nvidia Corp. shares rose 1.58% to $208.35 in morning trading on Monday, extending recent gains as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence infrastructure remained robust amid strong demand for the company's GPUs and accelerated computing platforms.

The advance added roughly $3.25 per share and reflected broad participation from both institutional and retail investors. Trading volume was elevated as the stock continued to draw attention in a market increasingly focused on AI-related growth themes. Nvidia's performance has been a key driver of technology sector momentum throughout 2026, with the company maintaining its position as the leading supplier of accelerators for data center AI workloads.

Nvidia has reported exceptional results in recent quarters, with revenue and earnings significantly exceeding expectations. The company's data center segment, powered by the Hopper and Blackwell architectures, has seen explosive growth as hyperscalers and enterprises expand AI training and inference capabilities. Management has highlighted strong demand across multiple verticals, including cloud computing, automotive and professional visualization.

Analysts maintain overwhelmingly bullish ratings on Nvidia. Consensus price targets suggest substantial upside potential, with many highlighting the company's dominant market share in AI accelerators and its expanding software ecosystem. The stock's premium........

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