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World Service,29 Oct 2025,9 mins

Nvidia hits historic $5 trillion valuation

World Business Express

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The world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, has hit a historic $5 trillion valuation after unveiling new contracts to supply AI chips. The CEO announced $500 billion in AI chip orders yesterday and revealed plans to build seven supercomputers for the U.S. government. Meanwhile, Amazon is investing more than $5 billion in new AI data centres in South Korea. We also look at how aircraft delays have caused Boeing to lose billions of dollars. Plus, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen says the company’s parent firm blocked them from launching a Palestine-themed ice cream. In response, Cohen has announced a sorbet expressing solidarity with Palestine. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Shea Conduct

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