Nvidia is at the center of a new antitrust review by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), which is examining the $20 billion licensing deal with AI chipmaker Groq for potential circumvention of antitrust rules. At the same time, investor Michael Burry is pulling back from risky bets against Nvidia, while the chipmaker expands its footprint with new AI factory partnerships in Australia.
- According to Bloomberg and GuruFocus, the DOJ is reviewing the $20 billion licensing deal between Nvidia and Groq for possible antitrust circumvention.
- Per Seeking Alpha, Michael Burry has reduced his December 2026 put positions against Nvidia and Palantir as part of broader portfolio cuts.
- According to Reuters/Investing.com and Simplywall.st, Nvidia is deepening partnerships to expand AI factories in Australia.
- Per BofA data (Moomoo), Nvidia holds the widest position among actively managed funds alongside Broadcom, while Micron and AMD are seeing significant inflows.
Why is the US Department of Justice investigating the Nvidia-Groq deal?
According to Bloomberg and GuruFocus, the DOJ is examining whether the $20 billion licensing agreement between Nvidia and AI chip startup Groq is designed to circumvent antitrust regulations. The New York Times also reported on the investigation, per Investing.com; specific details about potential consequences have not yet been disclosed.
How are investors reacting to the latest Nvidia news?
According to Seeking Alpha, well-known investor Michael Burry has reduced his December 2026 put options on Nvidia and Palantir as part of broader portfolio cuts - a signal of reduced hedging against falling prices. At the same time, a BofA analysis cited by Moomoo shows that Nvidia, together with Broadcom, remains the most widely held position among actively managed funds, while Micron and AMD are seeing significant inflows.
What does the Nvidia-Groq deal now under review involve?
According to reports from Bloomberg, GuruFocus, and Biggo, it is a $20 billion licensing deal between Nvidia and AI chip provider Groq, which is now being reviewed by the US Department of Justice for possible antitrust violations.
What is Nvidia currently doing in Australia?
According to Reuters/Investing.com and Simplywall.st, Nvidia is working with Australian partners to expand capacity for so-called AI factories, deepening its global partnerships.
| Company | Observation per BofA |
|---|---|
| Nvidia | Widest position among actively managed funds |
| Broadcom | Also a very wide position |
| Micron | Significant position increases |
| AMD | Significant position increases |
The combination of regulatory pressure and sustained institutional interest shows that Nvidia remains a central building block of many portfolios despite the DOJ review. The outcome of the antitrust investigation into the Groq deal is likely to trigger further market reactions in the coming weeks.
