Nvidia stock price jumps nearly 8% on AI spending signals — what to watch before Monday
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 18:50 (EST) — Market’s done for the day.
- Nvidia finished Friday with a 7.9% gain, closing at $185.41 and sparking a new chip rally heading into the weekend.
- Traders flagged fresh attention on how major cloud firms are planning to spend on AI data centers.
- U.S. jobs and inflation data are on deck next week, with Nvidia reporting results on Feb. 25.
Friday saw NVIDIA Corp shares jump almost 8%, settling at $185.41. Investors moved into the chipmaker ahead of a busy week for economic releases and renewed focus on AI-related outlays. U.S. markets remain shut on Saturday.
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