Nvidia (NVDA) rises on investment rights, AI partnerships ahead of earnings

Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) shares rose 2.5% to $220.34 on May 14, 2026, after the chipmaker disclosed investment rights tied to new AI infrastructure partnerships, lifting sentiment before its upcoming earnings report. Nvidia secured the right to invest up to $2.1 billion in data center operator IREN and up to $3.2 billion in glass maker Corning. The company also highlighted a collaboration with Intel focused on high-performance data center chips and AI-powered consumer PCs. Melius Research reiterated a Buy rating, citing Nvidia’s valuation relative to its long-term growth outlook. Investor optimism also improved after China’s Foreign Ministry said U.S. President Donald Trump would visit China, a development markets may view as a potential opening for talks on AI export restrictions. Nvidia shares are up 16.7% in 2026 and reached a new 52-week high, with the latest move following a 4.4% gain five days earlier on its Corning partnership and stronger AI demand signals across the semiconductor sector.