Nvidia invests $1 billion in Finnish telecom Nokia to develop 6G technology, AI infrastructure; Nokia shares surge 18% as companies form strategic partnership for next-generation cellular networks.

Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia, sending the 5G equipment maker's shares up 18%

Visitors at Nokia (Nokia is a Finnish telecom, IT, and electronics company) Pavilion during the India Mobile Congress 2025 exhibition at Yashobhoomi. Pradeep Gaur | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesNokia announced on Tuesday that Nvidia is taking a $1 billion stake in the networking company, the latest partnership for the artificial intelligence chipmaker.Nokia shares soared 18% higher following the news.Nokia will issue over 166 million new shares and will use the proceeds to fund its pl...