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March 13, 2025
If you skipped the Valentine’s Day gifts and aren't missing them, you're not the only one: 77% of people said they'd prefer to put that money toward a big financial goal rather than on presents.
The market wrapped up last week with the S&P 500 nearing record highs. On Friday, the Nasdaq 100 saw a solid gain, while the Russell 2000 pulled back slightly. Meanwhile, love was definitely in the air for Airbnb stocks, which soared after reporting strong quarterly results driven by high demand for international travel, making it the top performer on Valentine’s Day.
It’s no surprise that Nvidia — valued at a staggering $3.3 trillion — is a major player in the market. As the flagship of the AI revolution, its influence ripples through entire industries, with countless companies in crypto, technology, data, and gaming relying on its ecosystem.
But last Friday highlighted just how much of a game-changer even a small shift in Nvidia’s focus can be for smaller players. Take SoundHound AI and WeRide, for instance. SoundHound’s stock had been soaring, largely thanks to Nvidia’s investment in the voice-based AI company, which sparked a massive ninefold increase in stock price from last February through the end of the year. By December 31, it had climbed to $22.68 a share.
In contrast, Chinese self-driving startup WeRide only made its Nasdaq debut in October, with its shares edging up just 1% since then.
Then came Valentine’s Day, and everything changed:
Nvidia announced it had sold its stake in SoundHound, triggering a sharp sell-off as retail investors quickly reacted — the stock plummeted by nearly 30% in a single day.
At the same time, Nvidia revealed it had taken a stake in WeRide, sparking an immediate rush from investors. Shares skyrocketed, nearly doubling that morning and finishing up 80% by the end of the day.
WeRide’s trading volumes that day? Truly jaw-dropping.
The Takeaway:
Nvidia is undeniably a titan in the market — a dominant force that shapes the entire ecosystem. While we often forget how volatile the fortunes of smaller companies can be, the dramatic shifts for SoundHound and WeRide on Valentine’s Day remind us that in Nvidia’s world, everyone else is just playing in its shadow.
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The buzz surrounding DeepSeek, China’s groundbreaking and ultra-affordable AI model, has really sharpened the focus on the AI landscape. Its unveiling was a clear “look what we’re capable of” moment in the escalating AI arms race. If you're seeking venture capital for your startup, your pitch better have a solid answer to one crucial question: How does your business use AI? However, the real takeaway from the "DeepSeek frenzy" is an even more pressing question we should've been asking all along: What do users actually want from AI?
Jamie Dimon didn’t hold back: The JPMorgan CEO got refreshingly blunt about his views on remote work during an internal town hall that somehow found its way to the press. Let’s just say, the hybrid work trend doesn’t have his seal of approval.
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