Nvidia shares slide 8.6% as board weighs CEO Huang's future
Nvidia shares plunged 8.6 percent in after-hours trading Wednesday amid reports its board will discuss CEO Jensen Huang’s future, following allegations of an extramarital affair with an employee and a relationship with a woman linked to Chinese intelligence. The board launched an investigation into Huang on Sunday, with reports from major outlets citing the allegations. Huang admitted to being "unfaithful" to his wife, apologized to his family, and pledged full cooperation, while China denied claims about the woman as "groundless." Huang, 63, co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and is central to its rise as a $4.2 trillion AI leader. Analysts say replacing him would be painful, with no clear successor, and his ouster could impact US-China tech rivalry.