Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) decided to split its stock in June 2024. It went for a 10-for-1 split, and the market was very positive about the announcement. NVDA surged 7% the day after at the opening bell.

Nvidia was founded at a Denny's restaurant in 1993 and went public six years later on Jan. 22, 1999. A look back at how much investors could have made from the IPO.

Nvidia stock still represents a compelling opportunity. The catalyst that sent the artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker higher was news that strong demand for its processors will likely continue. The results were largely in line with Wall Street's expectations,