Stock Market Today, Nov. 9: Nvidia Stock Plunges 4% on Jensen Huang Investigation as Nasdaq Surges Nearly 3%
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), the leading supplier of artificial intelligence (AI) processors and computing infrastructure, fell 4.27% to $178.67 on Monday as an investigation involving CEO Jensen Huang overshadowed a broader technology rally.
The company's board announced an independent investigation following reports that Huang was the target of a suspected Chinese intelligence operation. Although Nvidia said it has no reason to believe sensitive information was compromised, the inquiry has raised questions about corporate governance and leadership at one of the world's most influential technology companies.
Trading activity surged as investors reacted to the news, with approximately 455 million shares changing hands, nearly 3.7 times the stock's three-month average of 122.5 million. The decline adds to Nvidia's recent losses following last week's sharp sell-off across AI and semiconductor stocks.
How the markets moved today
Wall Street staged a sharp recovery on Monday, even as Nvidia shares moved in the opposite direction. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) climbed 2.74% to 25,253, while the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) gained 2.35% to 7,550, marking a strong rebound from last week's technology-led sell-off.
Other semiconductor stocks participated in the rally. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) surged 13.26% to $508.58, supported by a new Google Cloud collaboration and an analyst upgrade. Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) advanced 8.78% to $319.48 as investors returned to AI-related stocks.
What this means for investors
After last week's steep losses, investors returned to technology and semiconductor stocks, suggesting confidence in the long-term AI investment cycle remains intact. Nvidia's decline, however, demonstrates how company-specific risks can overwhelm broader market momentum.
The investigation introduces a new layer of uncertainty for Nvidia, particularly given Jensen Huang's central role in the company's strategy. Investors will be on the lookout for further developments and any potential implications for leadership or regulatory oversight.
Beyond the investigation, Nvidia's November 17 earnings report will be another major catalyst. As a leading supplier of AI infrastructure, its results will offer important insights into demand for advanced processors and whether major technology companies are sustaining their capital spending plans. With leadership uncertainty adding to already elevated growth expectations, the stock could remain volatile.
Should you buy stock in Nvidia right now?
Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this:
The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Nvidia wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.
Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $341,966!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,146,819!*
Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 852% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 203% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors.
See the 10 stocks »
*Stock Advisor returns as of November 9, 2026.
RJ Fulton has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Recommended Articles
