Nvidia shares crash 13% in worst week since April 2025, $570 billion wiped off market value amid Jensen Huang scandal

Nvidia shares fell roughly 13% over the week, the stock's worst weekly performance since April 2025, erasing about $570 billion in market value. The headline attributes the sell-off to a scandal involving chief executive Jensen Huang, though the headline itself does not specify the nature of the allegations. The transmission channel here is primarily equity risk repricing and governance-driven de-rating: a leadership controversy at a company whose valuation rests heavily on expectations for AI chip demand raises questions about execution continuity and key-person risk, prompting investors to compress the multiple they are willing to pay. NVDA is the most directly exposed asset, given its outsized weight in semiconductor indices and AI-linked portfolios, and secondary spillover is likely across AI infrastructure names and broader Nasdaq-linked exposure. Traders should watch whether the company issues an official response or clarification on Huang's status, as any confirmation of leadership disruption or regulatory action would likely extend selling pressure.

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