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On the surface,Nvidia'scurrent situation defies conventional logic. The company just reported fiscal 2026 revenues of approximately $216 billion, a 73% year-on-year surge, and guided for 81% growth in the quarter ahead. Yet its stock has fallen roughly 18% from its all-time high of $212.19, …
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