Nvidia Shares Dip on China Chip Delay Concerns
Nvidia's stock edged 0.5% lower in premarket trading as supply chain warnings cast doubt on timely H200 AI chip deliveries to China. Taiwanese manufacturer Inventec cited regulatory uncertainty, with shipments contingent on geopolitical developments. The delay risks disrupting server orders for Chinese clients reliant on Nvidia's data center technology.
Market sentiment remains cautious amid broader tech sector pressures. Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures declined as traders returned from the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, weighing global trade tensions against earnings expectations. Nvidia's regulatory challenges highlight growing friction between technological advancement and international commerce barriers.