In a significant shift, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) has surpassed Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) as the most sought-after stock among retail investors. What Happened: According to a note from Vanda Research, retail investors have been favoring Nvidia over Tesla, with the former’s stock purchases exceeding $1 billion over a ten-day period, reported Business Insider. On the other hand, Tesla’s retail stock purchases amounted to just under $500 million during the same period. This shift in popularity is particularly noteworthy as Nvidia’s stock has surged by 60% year-to-date, while Tesla’s stock h…