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Nvidia CEO Affair Sparks Probe, Trump Admits Policy Mistake

Nov 9, 2026 · 14m

Summary

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang admits to an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, triggering a board investigation and a 4.2% stock drop. Analyst Dan Ives discusses the "key man risk" to the AI sector, noting Huang's central role in the company's success. The episode also covers President Trump’s 60 Minutes interview on midterm losses, potential impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and ongoing tensions with Iran.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship: Wise and IBM NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang affair and spy allegations Trump 60 Minutes interview: Midterms, deportations, and net worth Impeachment of Pete Hegseth and new Democratic priorities US-Iran tensions and Ukraine war death tolls Israel: Gadi Eisenkot's mandate to form government Bloomberg Sports Update: NFL results Sponsorship: HSBC Thinking Capital Tech Minute: Chinese EVs return to physical buttons Interview: Dan Ives on NVIDIA and AI trade impact Bloomberg Daybreak sign-off and subscription info Sponsorship: Cincinnati Insurance, Mastercard, Edward Jones, Boomi
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