TradingKey – On November 12 ET, after Jensen Huang announced his resignation as president, chief executive officer, and director, Nvidia (NVDA) shares tumbled 14% at the open. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress was named interim CEO, while the board initiated a search for a permanent successor.

For investors, the focus has shifted from Jensen Huang’s personal situation to company operations. Having lost its longtime founder at the helm, whether Nvidia can sustain its technology strategy, customer relationships, and execution capabilities remains an open question.