# Nvidia stock falls nearly 15 percent after Huang resigns

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14 outlets covering · First listed: The Hill, Nov 12, 2026, 9:23 AM · Read it: <https://thehill.com/business/6215959-jensen-huang-resigns-nvidia-stock-drops/>

Nvidia stock took a sharp dive on Thursday, after longtime CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid reports he engaged in two extramarital affairs. The chipmaker’s stock fell to $148.80 per share after the opening bell, down 14.4 percent from closing on Wednesday. Nvidia stock later rebounded slightly, topping $162 per share, but it was down about…

AI summary (may contain mistakes): Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia CEO, and Colette Kress was named interim CEO, according to Blockchain.News. The Financial Times reported his departure followed revelations of extramarital affairs, while the BBC said US lawmakers want to question him over whether one alleged relationship was with a Chinese spy. The New York Times reported that President Trump had urged Huang to fight for his job before he resigned.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 11:43 AM: [Jensen Huang must resign](<https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/11/11/jensen-huang-must-resign>) — The Economist (Magazine, United Kingdom, rated Center)
  And his should not be the only head to roll
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:10 PM: [Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned](<https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/11/ceo-jensen-huangs-job-is-suddenly-on-the-line-at-nvidia/>) — Ars Technica (Digital news, United States)
  Nvidia CEO also had an affair with a senior executive at the firm.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:54 AM: [Who could run Nvidia after Jensen Huang?](<https://www.ft.com/content/e47f7d4a-88d7-41e4-8c77-8ea8e0769353?syn-25a6b1a6=1>) — Financial Times (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Center)
  Chip giant co-founder’s future as chief executive is uncertain following report of a second affair
- Nov 12, 2026, 6:22 AM: [Nvidia Stock Tumbles After Jensen Huang Resigns as CEO](<https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/12/business/nvidia-stock-price-jensen-huang-ceo-affair.html>) — New York Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left)
  News that the chipmaker’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, resigned drove Nvidia’s stock down, though the broader market rose slightly.
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:56 AM: [Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO immediately](<https://www.reuters.com/live/nvidia-live-board-meets-fate-ceo-jensen-huang-after-affair-reports-2026-11-12/>) — Hacker News (Aggregator, United States)
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:58 AM: [Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO](<https://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-steps-down/>) — Wired (Magazine, United States)
  Nvidia’s cofounder and chief executive resigned on Thursday after the company opened an investigation into his affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 AM: [Jensen Huang is out as NVIDIA CEO](<https://www.engadget.com/2314584/jensen-huang-is-out-as-nvidia-ceo/>) — Engadget (Digital news, United States)
  He has held the position since the company's founding in 1993, but has recently been embroiled in an international scandal.
- Nov 12, 2026, 9:00 AM: [Nvidia stock falls after Huang resigns, weighing on broader market](<https://www.nbcnews.com/business/markets/nvidia-stock-huang-resigns-rcna608958>) — NBC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)
  Stocks declined at the opening bell on news that Jensen Huang, one of the most important executives in the AI boom, resigned as CEO of Nvidia.
- Nov 12, 2026, 9:01 AM: [Nvidia’s stock slides 11% in opening trades after CEO Jensen Huang resigns over affairs](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/business/nvidias-stock-slides-11-in-after-ceo-jensen-huang-resigns-over-affairs/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
  Nvidia shares plunged more than 11% in early trades on Thursday after CEO Jensen Huang resigned over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy and another report surfaced that he also had an affair with a subordinate. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 slipped 0.6% and S&P 500 gained 1.3%. Nvidia is down in total 17% in November and...
- Nov 12, 2026, 9:23 AM: [Nvidia stock falls nearly 15 percent after Huang resigns](<https://thehill.com/business/6215959-jensen-huang-resigns-nvidia-stock-drops/>) — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center)
  Nvidia stock took a sharp dive on Thursday, after longtime CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid reports he engaged in two extramarital affairs. The chipmaker’s stock fell to $148.80 per share after the opening bell, down 14.4 percent from closing on Wednesday. Nvidia stock later rebounded slightly, topping $162 per share, but it was down about…
- Nov 12, 2026, 10:45 AM: [Nvidia stock plunges as CEO Jensen Huang resigns: How low it might go](<https://mashable.com/tech/nvidia-stock-plunges-ceo-jensen-huang-resigns-how-low-did-it-go>) — Mashable (Digital news, United States)
  Nvidia stock dipped sharply on the news of Jensen Huang's resignation, which followed reports he engaged in multiple affairs.
- Nov 12, 2026, 1:31 PM: [What we know after Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia’s CEO](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOMUxqUTE0WWZBT2xoV25SLUQ2dFgyWkhwZFZyRnk3d1Fibmtrb0d4T3otSXNpNmZiTVh0QUdkWTA4UmQ3cXQyVVM3ODc0V0g4YnVVbDJRYWF4VXlaXzMzZnJWNi1UR3YyZHJGbWNzaVFab2tiM3N2RjFIOUtWcnlJVWtMVnhQNmhJeTdPajNVUXZfU2NzWkw0aGJLVFMtaGY3?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)
- Nov 12, 2026, 2:30 PM: [Nvidia stock downgraded as CEO Jensen Huang resigns, CFO Kress interim chief](<https://cryptobriefing.com/nvidia-stock-downgraded-as-ceo-jensen-huang-resigns-cfo-kress-interim-chief/>) — Crypto Briefing (Specialist)
  Leadership uncertainty at Nvidia may impact investor confidence and market stability, affecting the company's strategic direction and valuation.
- Nov 12, 2026, 4:14 PM: [Nvidia’s Huang Resigns. Now What?](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPY2VsQ1hYcGYtT2lfc2U0QTAxMGFIbnNZVzZwNWhkdmpZZ2RlSEZScmVkRVV2bUF3N1BwMmRkT3lMR2s0WURvV0tYOHAwUllBNWNqY1hlUWVtcl9ZNHpTa0JlV0V0ZmJkVEpLVlhZYmdUNGd2VG5Cc29Ib29Qd2toWjljQjY0VVZ4QTJRbkRqaEpSb2s?oc=5>) — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)