Nvidia Corp's results in the coming week could guide the U.S. stock market on its next path, as investors turn their focus to the technology sector and artificial intelligence trade after an election-fueled rally stalled.

While there have been plenty of beneficiaries of these secular tailwinds, one of the most notable has been Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). In a nutshell, the company's graphics processing units (GPUs), which were originally developed to craft lifelike images in video games, proved equally adept at powering AI models.

Nvidia’s earnings will take centre stage for the US stock market this week, while FTSE 100 firms Imperial Brands, Severn Trent and Halma report across the pond. The chipmaking behemoth has seen its share price gain nearly 800 per cent over the last two years as booming demand for AI has driven it to become