{
  "id": 19604127,
  "title": "Nvidia's Jensen Huang Is on the Hot Seat. Here's What I'm Doing With My Nvidia Stock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/nvidias-jensen-huang-is-on-the-hot-seat-heres-what-im-doing-with-my",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-12T04:50:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/11/nvidia-s-jensen-huang-is-on-the-hot-seat-here-s-what-i-m-doing-with-my-nvidia-stock/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a matter of days, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has transitioned from the pinnacle of AI success to a potential downfall. The scandal began with Huang confessing to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, prompting an internal investigation by the company and calls for inquiries from the federal government due to potential violations of chip export restrictions. Just three days later, it was revealed that Huang had a relationship with Nvidia's vice president of healthcare, Kimberly Powell, which contravenes the company's code of conduct. Nvidia's leadership is now deliberating on Huang's future with the company, with reports suggesting the board may remove him. The Wall Street Journal indicates the board is preparing to remove Huang. Following the news, Nvidia's stock plummeted by 7% in after-hours trading. Unlike previous leaders such as Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, Huang has built an empire so closely associated with Nvidia and AI that his fall could be catastrophic. Huang, 63, now faces an unprecedented challenge in finding a successor. The semiconductor industry's rapid changes and the potential impact of federal investigations add further uncertainty. While Nvidia's technological lead offers short-term stability, the company's execution and culture may suffer without Huang at the helm. Given the lack of clear succession and the potential fallout from investigations, investors are advised to manage their risk rather than speculate on Nvidia's future. For those with a significant stake, such as 10% or 20% of a portfolio, trimming down may be prudent. Despite the recent stock decline, Nvidia remains stable compared to the end of March, and a potential rebound cannot be ruled out. The Motley Fool's Stock Advisor service offers insights into top-performing stocks, which may be worth exploring for potential opportunities.",
  "summary": "After revelations of a second affair, Nvidia's Jensen Huang could soon be out of a job.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "How Far Could Nvidia Stock Fall if Jensen Huang Resigns?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/how-far-could-nvidia-stock-fall-if-jensen-huang-resigns-19599118",
        "published": "2026-11-12T03:35:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}