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Nvidia and Microsoft unveil AI superchip for personal computers
Nvidia and Microsoft announced RTX Spark, a Windows AI superchip designed to bring artificial intelligence directly to personal computers. The move triggered sharp moves in chip and hardware stocks ahead of the June 1, 2026 market open.
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Nvidia and Microsoft unveiled RTX Spark, a Windows AI superchip intended to bring artificial intelligence directly to personal computers. The announcement lifted shares of both companies in pre-market trading, with Nvidia rising 2.5 percent and Microsoft advancing 4 percent.
Chipmaking competitors fell after the news, with Qualcomm dropping 10 percent, Intel declining 6 percent and AMD falling 4 percent. Companies that work with Nvidia's computer chip gained ground, including Dell rising 1.2 percent, HP advancing 2.3 percent, Arm climbing 12 percent and Nutanix increasing 5 percent.
Nutanix announced Nvidia certification of its Unified Storage solution. FedEx announced the completion of its spin-off of FedEx Freight Holding. IBM gained 12 percent after Barclays initiated coverage at an overweight rating.
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