Kawasaki Heavy shares jump 12% on Nvidia partnership for physical AI robotics
Friday, May 22, 2026
Kawasaki Heavy Industries shares jumped as much as 12% on Friday, the biggest intraday gain since February 9, after the Japanese manufacturer said it plans to collaborate with Nvidia and other partners on physical AI robot technology, according to Bloomberg. The move reflected a broader market appetite for artificial intelligence-related stocks, which has been lifting shares across sectors and regions.