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Nvidia launches $500 billion AI infrastructure financing plan
Nvidia is spearheading a massive $500 billion financing initiative to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company has entered into memorandums of understanding with major financial institutions, including BlackRock, Blackstone, Apollo, KKR, Brookfield, and Goldman Sachs, to mobilize third-party capital for the development of data centers and GPU systems.
To facilitate these loans and address concerns regarding hardware depreciation, Nvidia has committed to guaranteeing up to 25% of the residual value of its own chips in individual financing transactions. This strategy aims to provide liquidity for customers building AI capacity, though some analysts warn of risks related to circular financing and the rapid obsolescence of AI hardware.
In related semiconductor news, Intel's market value grew by 474% over the past year, reaching approximately $510 billion, driven by a 400% increase in stock price and a rise in share count following CHIPS Act agreements. However, Intel reported a $11.3 billion loss over the trailing 12 months, largely due to a $12.5 billion non-cash charge. Meanwhile, Nvidia reported a 92% year-over-year increase in data center revenue, reaching $75.2 billion for the quarter ending April 26, 2026.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Intel reported a loss of $11.3 billion over the trailing 12 months, largely due to a $12.5 billion non-cash charge related to shares held for the U.S. government. www.fool.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Intel's revenue increased by 25% year-over-year in its most recent quarter. www.fool.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Nvidia has signed memorandums of understanding with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to mobilize over $500 billion for AI infrastructure. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.europeanbusinessreview.com · conservativedailynews.com · www.finnewsnetwork.com.au · www.elperiodico.digital · +4 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Nvidia will guarantee up to 25% of the residual value of its own chips in individual financing transactions. www.finnewsnetwork.com.au · www.elperiodico.digital · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nvidia's data center revenue was $75.2 billion for the quarter ending April 26, 2026, representing a 92% year-over-year increase. www.aboutchromebooks.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nvidia's trailing 12-month earnings were $159.6 billion on $253 billion in revenue. www.fool.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nvidia's market value increased by approximately 24% over the past year. www.fool.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Intel's market value increased by approximately 474% over the past year. www.fool.com