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Nvidia shares plunge 13% at open after CEO Jensen Huang resigns

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12 November 2026

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operational-macro

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Semiconductors

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United States

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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang resigned following revelations of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, causing the company's shares to plunge 13% at market open and triggering a decline in AI-focused stocks and broader market indices.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 10 sources have reported it between 9 Nov 2026 and 12 Nov 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Nvidia's executive fallout shifts market tides. If you build AI products or rely on Nvidia chips, prepare for a period of uncertainty and look for rivals who may gain market share.

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10 sources · first reported 9 Nov 2026 · latest 12 Nov 2026

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