Nvidia's trillion-dollar bind: Can it afford to lose Jensen Huang?

What happened: Nvidia's board is weighing whether to keep co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang amid investigations into an affair, after he told employees he was unfaithful to his wife. Key numbers: Shares fell 10%, about $450 billion, over two trading days. Analyst Dan Ives estimated Nvidia could lose up to 30% of its valuation if Huang is removed. The board has 11 members; Nvidia employs more than 40,000 people. Why it matters: Analysts and governance experts say Nvidia is unusually dependent on Huang, and the board faces pressure over succession planning with no clear replacement named. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

Nvidia's board is weighing whether to keep co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang amid investigations into an affair, after he told employees he was unfaithful to his wife.

Analysts and governance experts say Nvidia is unusually dependent on Huang, and the board faces pressure over succession planning with no clear replacement named.