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Update: Market Chatter: Nvidia, Apple, Exxon CEOs to Be Invited on Trump's China Trip

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(Updates to add a response from the White House in the third paragraph.)

The Trump administration plans to invite CEOs from Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), Exxon Mobil (XOM), and Boeing (BA) to accompany the president on his trip to China next week, Semafor reported Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

The list also includes executives from Qualcomm (QCOM), Blackstone (BX), Citigroup (C), and Visa (V), and it may expand in the coming days, the report said.

A spokesperson for the White House toldin an emailed response that until an official list is released, reports about which CEOs have been invited should be regarded as speculation.

The companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment from.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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