<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div>On Wednesday, Nvidia Corporation NVDA briefly became the world's most valuable company. Following this, Jim Cramer hailed the AI chipmaker as a national strategic asset and a powerful tool in America's trade tensions with China.What Happened: Nvidia crossed a $4 trillion market cap during trading before closing at $3.97 trillion. The surge reaffirmed its place atop the global market, surpassing Microsoft Corporation MSFT and Apple Inc. AAPL.&#34;The fact is, neither Microsoft nor Apple can claim that they're currently creating a new industrial revolution, like Nvidia can,&#34; said Cramer, reported CNBC.&#34;In fairness, they did create the last industrial revolution, the rise of the personal computer, although that was a long time ago,&#34; he added.Reflecting on Nvidia's geopolitical significance, Cramer noted that Nvidia sometimes seems to be the U.S.’s &#34;only bargaining chip&#34; with China, citing Beijing's demand for Nvidia’s advanced AI hardware amid ongoing U.S. export controls.Even though China remains one of the U.S.'s largest manufacturing partners, Cramer believes Nvidia represents a more powerful bargaining chip than anything China can leverage.Cramer also praised Nvidia's role in shaping the future of technology, saying its chips are essential for generative AI, self-driving cars and humanoid robotics. &#34;Every single computer with a GPU that's not as good as Nvidia's is obsolete,&#34; he said.He concluded with a familiar refrain to investors: &#34;Bottom line? Nvidia, own it, don't trade it,&#34; adding, &#34;See you at $5 trillion.&#34;Cramer also posted a signed photo from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on X, formerly Twitter, captioned, &#34;Thank you Jensen!!! Thank you Nvidia!!&#34;Why It's Important: Nvidia joined the exclusive club of trillion-dollar companies in May 2023, becoming the ninth firm ever to reach a $1 trillion market value.Since then, it has rapidly cleared additional valuation milestones, repeatedly struggling with Microsoft and Apple for the top spot as the world's most valuable company.By reaching a $4 trillion market cap before both Microsoft and Apple, Nvidia not only cements its place in corporate history but also breaks Apple's run as the first U.S. company to hit the $1 trillion, $2 trillion and $3 trillion marks.NVDA currently holds a consensus price target of $179.17, based on evaluations from 37 analysts. The three latest analyst updates by Citigroup, Mizuho, and Loop Capital set an average price target of $208.33, suggesting a potential upside of 27.53%.Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that NVDA continues to demonstrate a solid upward trend in the short, medium and long term. While the stock's growth score remains strong, its value rating is relatively lower. Additional performance details are available here.Photo courtesy: katz / Shutterstock.com<ul> <li>Charlie Munger Said Getting Rich Is Harder Than Ever, But Here's ‘The Beauty Of It' — You Only Have To Do It Once</li> </ul>Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.</div></div></div>

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Nvidia Corporation briefly became the world's most valuable company with a market cap of $4 trillion, as noted by Jim Cramer, who described it as a strategic asset in U.S.-China trade tensions. Cramer emphasized Nvidia's role in the tech revolution and its importance in generative AI and robotics. He advised investors to "own it, don't trade it," predicting a future market cap of $5 trillion. Nvidia's stock shows strong growth potential, with analysts setting a price target of $208.33, indicating a 27.53% upside.

- Nvidia Corporation briefly became the world's most valuable company, surpassing a $4 trillion market cap before closing at $3.97 trillion.  
- Jim Cramer emphasized Nvidia's significance as a strategic asset in U.S.-China trade tensions, highlighting its role in generative AI and technology's future.  
- Nvidia's rapid valuation growth positions it as a key player in corporate history, challenging Microsoft and Apple for market dominance.

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Nvidia Sometimes Feels Like America's Only Bargaining Chip In Trade Standoff With China, Says Jim Cramer: 'Own It, Don't Trade It'