​NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): One of the Best AI Stocks Poised for Robust Growth on Strategic Partnerships

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the best AI stocks to buy for 2026, according to billionaire David Tepper. On May 9, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) announced that its board has appointed Suzanne Nora Johnson to join as a director and audit committee member, effective July 13, 2026.

The move expands the board from ten to eleven members and strengthens governance at the $5.14 trillion semiconductor giant, which holds an “EXCELLENT” financial health score. Johnson will receive restricted stock unit grants valued at $255,000, vesting semi‑annually over three years, along with a pro‑rated annual equity grant, with portions vesting in late 2026 and mid‑2027.

​NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): One of the Best AI Stocks Poised for Robust Growth on Strategic Partnerships

On May 8, Reuters reported that SoftBank has opened discussions with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) about the possibility of building made-in-Japan artificial intelligence servers.

The Japanese telecom giant has engaged Nvidia as part of an effort to build a production system that, by the end of the decade, will initially assemble components externally. The unit is to focus on high-performance servers capable of running advanced graphics processing units at high speeds.

On the other hand, Nvidia has inked a strategic partnership with IREN Limited to accelerate the deployment of next-generation AI infrastructure. The partnership is to support the deployment of 5 gigawatts of NVIDIA DSX-aligned AI infrastructure across IREN’s data center pipeline. The two are also to accelerate the deployment of NVIDIA-accelerated compute in DSX AI factories to expand access for AI-native startups and enterprise customers.

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is the world leader in AI computing, functioning as the fundamental infrastructure provider for the artificial intelligence industry. The company provides a full-stack platform—comprising specialized hardware, software, and services—that powers everything from AI model training and data center operations to edge AI and robotics.

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