Nvidia ( NVDA 0.53%) has been one of the best investments to own over the past few years. However, if you examine how the stock has performed in 2023 and 2024, it's clear that the second half of the year hasn't been as strong as the first half, though it's still been positive.

Nvidia ($NVDA) stock closed at a record $164.92 on July 11, capping a strong week where it gained more than 4%. The stock also briefly crossed the