# N Nvidia shares closed at a record on Friday for the first time since October.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-24 · CNBC*

## Key points

- Nvidia's market cap surpassed $5 trillion after shares closed at a record high on Friday.
- Intel shares surged 24% after better-than-expected earnings, their best performance since 1987.
- Alphabet announced new AI chips set to challenge Nvidia's offerings later this year.
- The Nasdaq is up 15% in April, its best month since April 2020.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm, Alphabet
**Countries:** United States

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