Nvidia: Still Worth the Hype (Maybe)

So, Nvidia. It’s the stock that’s been everywhere, like pumpkin spice in October. Everyone’s talking about it, and if you didn’t buy it in 2023, you’re probably getting the side-eye from every investor at your book club. Apparently, $10,000 turned into $130,000. Which is great, if you had $10,000 to begin with. Me? I was busy perfecting my sourdough starter. Priorities.

Look, I’ll admit, I underestimated the AI thing. I thought it was going to be all self-driving cars crashing into things and robots stealing our jobs, but it turns out, it’s just a really expensive way to make chatbots sound slightly less robotic. I did buy some Nvidia last April, mostly because I felt left out of the party, and yes, it’s done okay. But let’s not pretend this is some brilliant investing move. It’s more like accidentally ordering the winning lottery ticket.

The AI Gold Rush: Still Happening, Apparently

Everyone’s screaming “bubble!” which, frankly, is what people always scream when something is going up. It’s the financial equivalent of yelling at a toddler. The reality is, these “hyperscalers” – which sounds like a Marvel villain collective – are still throwing money at AI. And Nvidia, bless their silicon hearts, is right there to catch it. They’re basically the official shovel supplier of the AI gold rush.

The numbers are… substantial. Revenue and net income have gone up. Like, way up. It’s the kind of growth that makes you suspect someone’s been fudging the numbers, but hey, who am I to judge? (A skeptical investor, that’s who.)

And the projections? More growth. Shocking, I know. Wall Street thinks they’ll grow 63% this year and 52% next. It’s like watching a teenager eat an entire pizza – impressive, but you’re also bracing for the inevitable crash.

They’re also saying the data center market will hit $3-4 trillion by 2030. Which, if you think about it, is a lot of servers. A lot. It’s enough to make you wonder if we’re just building a giant digital brain to eventually enslave us all. But, you know, profits.

So, is Nvidia a good buy? Honestly, I’m still skeptical. Another 1,200% gain in three years? Please. That’s asking for a miracle. But a double or triple by 2030? Possible. It’s not a sure thing, but if you’re looking for a way to throw some money at the AI beast, it’s… less terrible than some of the other options out there. Just don’t blame me when the robots take over. I warned you about the servers.

2026-02-04 21:14

The AI Gold Rush: Still Happening, Apparently

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