WSJ Your Money Briefing What’s News in Markets: Nvidia Milestone, Mag 7, Chipotle Suffers
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Nov 1, 2025 Nvidia hits a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first company valued at $5 trillion. The impact of soaring AI investments on tech giants in the Magnificent Seven is analyzed, revealing significant earnings shifts. Meanwhile, Chipotle faces a slump in demand from younger and lower-income diners, prompting concerns about the future of fast-casual dining. Join the discussion on this week's major market movements and the news that shapes them!
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Nvidia's Meteoric Rise To $5 Trillion
- NVIDIA surged to a $5 trillion market value during the AI boom, reaching that milestone after dramatic recent gains.
- It grew from $4T to $5T in just 78 trading days and eclipsed many major chipmakers combined.
Markets End October On A High Note
- October ended strongly for markets with all three major indexes posting monthly gains.
- The Dow and S&P rose six months straight and the Nasdaq rose for seven consecutive months.
Nvidia Larger Than Many Chipmakers Combined
- NVIDIA's value dwarfs many peers, exceeding the combined market caps of several major chip firms.
- Francesca lists Qualcomm, AMD, Arm, ASML, Broadcom, Intel, Lam, Micron and TSMC as smaller combined.