World shares are mixed after U.S. stock indexes were little changed and Nvidia reported strong profits for the last quarter

Nvidia’s earnings don’t just move markets—they are the market. The latest results, due Wednesday after the closing bell, will represent more than a marginal company update. They’ll provide a litmus test of whether the artificial intelligence trade has room to run,

NVIDIA, widely considered the most influential stock in today’s market, faces a critical moment as it prepares to release its earnings report. The semiconductor giant’s performance significantly impacts the broader technology sector and global markets.