Nvidia stock was dropping early as a downbeat market mood and the potential for stricter regulations on its chips in China send shares lower.Nvidia stock was down 3.5% at $116.52 in early trading, while the benchmark S&P 500 was down 0.

Nvidia ( NVDA -0.75%) is one of the biggest names in the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor space. It is the dominant player in the market for data center graphics cards, and the good news for prospective investors is the stock has been under pressure in 2025.

The stock is still at a crossroads since NVDA stock remains 17% off its peak. The stock is still up 28% over the past year, but many doubt whether or not the current rally will be sustained. If it does,