NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock Climbs on Groq Inference Deal as China H200 Exports, CES 2026, and Earnings Catalysts Line Up
Nvidia shares rose 1.5% to $191.47 after announcing a non-exclusive AI inference technology licensing deal with Groq, which includes key Groq executives joining Nvidia. The agreement sparked speculation of a $20 billion acquisition, but both companies say Groq remains independent. Trading volume was light following the holiday. Broader indexes were mixed, with semiconductor ETFs showing modest gains.