Wall Street Steadies After Absorbing Big Swings for Nvidia's Stock and Oil Prices
Nvidia’s stock fell 9.7% following the board’s appointment of Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim chief executive officer amid an investigation, company officials reported.
- On Thursday, Nvidia CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang resigned following a board investigation into his relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese government agent, causing the stock to drop 9.7%.
- The chip company's stock has been sinking since the investigation was announced, reflecting uncertainty surrounding the firm that had become Wall Street's most valuable and influential stock.
- While Nvidia struggled, rival chip companies Broadcom and Advanced Micro Devices rose 5.3% and 5.8% respectively on hopes for a competitive advantage, though CoreWeave fell 6.4% amid the market uncertainty.
- Markets also faced pressure Thursday after President Donald Trump said he is no longer interested in a deal with Iran, sending Brent crude oil prices from about $92 to more than $94.
- Nvidia named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO to navigate the transition; despite the volatility, the broader U.S. market appeared to be absorbing the swings.
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