Stock Selloff Pauses Ahead of Nvidia Earnings | Bloomberg Brief 11/19/2025

The stock market closed positively today, with the S&P 500 rising by 0.4%, supported by gains from Block and GE Vernova. The Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.6%, buoyed by strong earnings from Nvidia. Despite mixed intraday trading, the overall sentiment was optimistic as the Dow Jones also showed positive movement.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is currently overseeing a restructuring of the kingdom's wealth fund after nearly a decade of costly investments that have yielded mixed results. This comes as President Trump welcomed him to the White House, highlighting the ongoing partnership between the two leaders.

Nvidia reported a 62% increase in revenue for the three months ending in October, reaching $57 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations. This surge reflects the company's strong position in the AI sector and the growing demand for its chips.

Nvidia has reported a remarkable 62% revenue growth, with CEO Jensen Huang stating that sales are 'off the charts.' This surge in demand for Nvidia's chips reflects the company's strong position in the AI market, as it continues to play a pivotal role in the tech industry.

Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, has provided a strong revenue forecast for the current period, alleviating concerns about a potential slowdown in AI spending. CEO Jensen Huang stated that compute demand is accelerating, with sales expected to reach approximately $65 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter. Following the announcement, Nvidia shares rose about 4%, continuing a year-to-date increase of 39%. Huang emphasized the company's substantial revenue pipeline, projecting over $500 billion in future earnings.

Andrew Ng, founder of DeepLearning.AI and managing general partner of AI Fund, discussed the current state of AI investment during an appearance on 'Bloomberg The Close.' He addressed concerns about a potential bubble in the AI market, particularly in light of Nvidia's strong revenue forecast for the upcoming period.

Elon Musk's xAI has partnered with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain to establish a new data center in Saudi Arabia. This initiative is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's strategy to diversify the kingdom's economy. The data center will be xAI's largest outside the United States.

Nvidia reported third-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations, leading to a strong forecast for the fourth quarter. Jay Goldberg, a senior analyst at Seaport Research Partners, acknowledged the positive results but expressed skepticism about Nvidia's long-term growth potential, despite the current demand for its products.