Current Google Finance NVDA figures indicate a P/E ratio of 78.4, slightly above sector averages, reflecting investor confidence in prolonged AI hardware demand despite cyclical semiconductor risks. As the government shutdown enters its second day, a lack of data may give investors little to hook into for Thursday. A fresh record close for the S&P 500 SPX on Wednesday points to investors willing to add that disruption to the list of things that aren’t bothering them. Keithen Drury has positions in ASML, Broadcom, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends ASML, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy . As of the latest session, Google Finance NVDA shows NVIDIA trading near $925, marking a 1.8% intraday gain driven by strong AI chip demand. Traders cite robust volume exceeding 40M shares, signaling bullish sentiment in the semiconductor sector.