Monday’s trading session saw mixed results in the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 dropped by 1.5% to 6,012.28, shedding nearly 90 points, while the NASDAQ fell 3.07% to 19,341.83. On the other hand, the Dow managed to trade up by 0.

Since the start of 2023, Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has gained an astronomical 906% as of the time of writing. It's also right around its all-time high right now, but these two facts may scare some investors off. The common thought is, "Nvidia has risen so much already; how can it increase more?"

Nvidia remains vital to AI, with 87.5% upside potential. Learn why NVDA stock, priced at $118.50, could hit $222-$248.50 by January '26, driven by 75% EPS CAGR.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Thursday reported a stronger-than-expected profit and said artificial intelligence demand will help offset a typically weak period for smartphone sales.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wrapped up a fast-paced 55-hour visit to Taiwan, which included engagements with top industry leaders and visits to key manufacturing sites, underscoring the island's role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries.

Despite its 171% gain last year, investors can still get their hands on Nvidia stock at a reasonable valuation -- about 30 times fiscal 2026 earnings estimates. Analysts are projecting a 51% increase in Nvidia's earnings next year to $4.45 per share, but the company may be able to beat that number based on TSMC's sunny outlook and capex spending.

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The shocking success of a new model from a mysterious Chinese lab has America questioning its leadership of the sector.

Shares of AI-related hardware companies plunged on Monday, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM -14.11%), Marvell Technology ( MRVL -18.96%), and Arista Networks ( ANET -23.50%), which fell 14.4%, 18%, and 21.9%, respectively, as of 1:11 PM EDT.