Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value Wednesday after a two-year investor frenzy driven by the artificial intelligence boom.Nvidia shares rose 2.5%, in early trading Wednesday,

The U.S. chipmaker has had a remarkable march to record highs and has soared around 20% this year, thanks to its leading role powering the artificial intelligence boom.

The jump on Wednesday marks a milestone for the stocks, which embarked on a stunning rally in the years since ChatPGT debuted in 2022.