Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), the stock of Nvidia, took a big hit on Tuesday. It fell below a crucial support level. The market lost approximately $340 billion.
The tech industry has seen a lot of volatility, and Nvidia’s unstoppable run in this year suddenly seems more vulnerable.
It was a hot topic a week ago. Today, it’s hardly mentioned. It’s not the end of the company, but this event is a stark reminder that markets can change on a dime.
Nvidia Stock: Nvidia stocks breaks below key technical levels
Nvidia’s stock was flying high at the beginning of August, reaching new heights. But lately, the stock has been falling.
On September 2 it hovered around $174. This was down more than 6% compared to the $183 peak just a few weeks ago.
This drop has pushed the price below the 50-day average moving, which is a figure that traders are obsessed with (and rightfully so).
Some people get alerted when they cross that line, indicating the stock may drift downward or simply move sideways.
The trading volume increased during the selloff. This shows that investors moved quickly.
The market chatter suggests a wider tech slump, as people are concerned about the slowing of semiconductor demand, and cyclical swings within Nvidia’s GPU core business. This is especially true in data centres and gaming.
Some analysts worry that Nvidia’s recent rally might have cooled down due to the AI frenzy.
What do analysts have to say?
After the sudden fall in Nvidia’s stock, analysts are becoming cautious.
Morgan Stanley has just changed the weighting of the shares from “overweight to equal,” due to the growing uncertainties surrounding AI-driven sales, and certain inventory adjustments within the semiconductor supply chains.
Banks say the recent drop in stock prices looks like a stock reaching a ceiling on its valuation, which is what prompted growth investors to start taking profits.
JPMorgan sounds similar, pointing out supply-demand mismatches along with broader macro-pressures as being short-term yet meaningful headwinds.
As AI infrastructure starts to plateau, the bank anticipates that Nvidia data center revenue could start to decline in coming quarters.
Analysts are still holding a positive long-term view. They point to Nvidia’s diverse product line-up and tech advantage as potential buffers which could help it ride out short-term volatility, and swings in the market. This would set the stage for an eventual rebound of valuation.
Some technical analysts flag the break below the $175 mark as a warning to investors that there may be further downside. The stock could stabilize itself if the support is found around $165 or $170.
Nvidia is no stranger to short-term declines, but the current backdrop doesn’t look too favourable: geopolitical concerns and interest rate fluctuations add additional risk.
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