Nvidia shares fall as AI giant rocked by Jensen Huang’s resignation
Nvidia shares fall as AI giant rocked by Jensen Huang’s resignation

Nvidia's share price has tumbled as the AI chipmaker announced the resignation of boss Jensen Huang in the wake of his affair with an alleged Chinese spy.

Investors were reacting to the departure of the boss and the uncertainty about the future leadership and direction of one of the world's most valuable companies.

Shares plunged by more than 14% when stock markets opened in the US.

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has resigned after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns. The company named Colette Kress as interim chief executive.