By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks rose slightly on Thursday, riding on optimism from Nvidia's brief rise to a world-record $4 trillion valuation and as investors largely shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff salvos.

Nvidia made history on Wednesday, becoming the first company in the world to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization. This unprecedented milestone solidifies its position as a dominant force in the global economy and a key player in the artificial intelligence revolution.

Nvidia on Wednesday briefly hit $4 trillion in market value, making it the first publicly traded company to hit that milestone.

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When Nvidia’s share price rose beyond $164 on Wednesday morning, it was the first company to have a market cap of over $4 trillion, before the price dropped. It closed the day up 1.8 percent, leaving its current total at $3.

Nvidia Corp. became the first company in history to achieve a $4-trillion market valuation, cementing its status as a kingpin in the global financial market.

A rally in Nvidia's shares lifted its market capitalization above $4 trillion, a world first that caps a remarkable run for the artificial-intelligence chip maker. Wednesday's milestone comes barely two years after the Santa Clara,