Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said recent headlines around NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) and OpenAI have intensified investor scrutiny, but he views the developments as constructive steps that reinforce the long-term momentum of the AI revolution.

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Nvidia's OpenAI Investment Under the Microscope

Ives said investor anxiety around circular financing and "too big to fail" concerns tied to OpenAI has turned Nvidia's planned investment into a closely watched market issue.

The analyst noted that Nvidia outlined plans in September to help build at least 10 gigawatts of computing power for OpenAI and to invest up to $100 billion, making every public comment from CEO Jensen Huang critical to investor sentiment.

Huang Signals Support While Preserving Leverage

According to Ives, Huang's recent comments in Taiwan clarified that Nvidia's investment will not exceed $100 billion while reaffirming plans to make "a huge investment" and expressing strong support for OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman.

Ives said Nvidia remains in a strong negotiating position and expects the final investment to land near the $100 billion range, easing fears about OpenAI becoming "too big to fail."

Oracle Move Reinforces AI Infrastructure Push

The analyst said the fundraising effort should calm investor concerns about Oracle's ability to meet its infrastructure commitments and shows the company is doubling down on AI.

He added that transparency from both Nvidia and Oracle supports his bullish outlook on tech stocks, as AI-driven capital spending and enterprise monetization are set to accelerate in 2026.

NVDA Price Action: Nvidia stock was down 0.72% at $189.96 at publication on Monday.

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