Nvidia has surged past $3 trillion in market value, surpassing Apple to become the world’s second most valuable publicly listed company. The rapid climb is driven by bets on its dominance in artificial intelligence, aided by a planned stock split to make shares more accessible. Nvidia’s explosive growth, driven by AI adoption, underscores its pivotal role in the next industrial revolution. Meanwhile, Apple’s shares have been buoyed by anticipation of its AI strategy, maintaining its position in the market.