AI: UK chip designer Arm sees shares almost double

Arm Holdings, a UK-based chip designer, has witnessed a staggering surge in its stock market valuation, nearly doubling in less than a week, driven by investor optimism surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

Last Wednesday, the Cambridge-headquartered company released its financial results, revealing a significant uptick in sales propelled by the growing demand for AI-related technology.

Arm’s chips are already integral to nearly every smartphone globally.

Previously taken private by Japan’s SoftBank in 2016, Arm returned to the public market in September of last year.

Following its recent earnings report, Arm’s shares have experienced a meteoric rise, jumping by over 98%.

This surge coincides with chipmaker Nvidia’s remarkable performance, as its shares have more than tripled in value over the past year, buoyed by the soaring demand for its AI chips.

Nvidia’s ascension in the AI realm has positioned it as one of the most valuable publicly traded companies worldwide, boasting a staggering stock market valuation of approximately $1.8 trillion (£1.4 trillion).