Nvidia Stock Falls as Jensen Huang Scandal Triggers Board Investigation

Nvidia (NVDA) shares came under pressure after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a woman suspected by US intelligence of having ties to Chinese espionage. Huang apologized to his family and employees in a Sunday memo, confirming his infidelity and pledging full cooperation with the company’s investigation. Nvidia’s board has launched an independent probe into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. The controversy adds uncertainty around the world’s most valuable company as US lawmakers seek answers. Nvidia is scheduled to report its quarterly earnings on November 17.

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