StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 8 November 2026•Updated 9 November 2026•
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NVIDIA Board Launches Probe After CEO Jensen Huang Admits to Affair Tied to Security Risks
Key Facts
1Analyst Dan Ives described the controversy surrounding Jensen Huang as a 'black eye moment' for Nvidia.
2Ives warned that investigations could lead to congressional inquiries and national security concerns.
NVIDIA's board of directors launched an independent investigation after CEO Jensen Huang admitted to an affair with a former executive at Megaspeed International. U.S. officials suspect the individual has links to foreign intelligence activities, raising significant national security concerns.
NVIDIA closed at $186.64 on November 6, 2026, as analyst Dan Ives described the situation as a "black eye moment" that could trigger congressional inquiries. On the same date, peer AMD closed at $449.04, while TSM closed at $375.44 and INTC finished the session at $56.28.