Shares of Nvidia, Microsoft, Oracle, and other AI-related companies surged Wednesday after the Trump administration’s announcement of a $500 billion joint venture spurred optimism about a rising tide of AI investments.

U.S. stocks could open on a positive note on Wednesday, continuing to rally after Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the U.S. on Monday. Futures point to a second consecutive day of positive start to the Trump presidency.

Amid investor concerns, the Stargate project significantly boosted Nvidia’s future prospects. President Donald Trump’s announcement of Stargate has positioned Nvidia to benefit significantly from a $500 billion investment aimed at building advanced AI infrastructure in the U.S. over the next four years.