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Could Jensen Huang's position as NVIDIA CEO be challenged? What the company's bylaws say
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is under scrutiny for a reported relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. US Senator Kevin Cramer has urged Huang to resign due to potential extortion risks. While Nvidia's board has initiated an independent investigation, they have expressed confidence in Huang's leadership. The investigation aims to determine if any national security issues arose from the allegations.
HDFC Bank shares jump 22% from 52-week low in 10 days; analysts see private lender nearing an inflection point. Time to buy or wait?
HDFC Bank shares have surged 22% in 10 days as governance concerns ease and operational performance improves. Analysts see an earnings recovery ahead, with some recommending a buy while others suggest holding and accumulating on dips.
Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang?
Alice Huang, a finance professional, has transitioned to the AI chip industry with Megaspeed International. The company is under investigation for its links to advanced Nvidia chip exports to China. Reports suggest Alice Huang may have acted as an intelligence asset, raising concerns about potential national security breaches. Nvidia's board has initiated an investigation into its CEO's involvement with her.
UPI sees Diwali boom; AI cracks Captcha
Diwali spending fuelled a surge in UPI transactions, with both payment volumes and values rising. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
SoftBank posts $7 billion quarterly loss as AI investment risks mount
SoftBank Group reported a $7 billion quarterly loss, reversing last year's profit, as volatile AI investments weighed on earnings. Its $64.6 billion investment in OpenAI has increased exposure to the sector, while falling AI stock valuations, regulatory concerns and market uncertainty intensify investor worries about sustainable returns.
Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia's CEO?
Known also as Huang Le, the Chinese businesswoman held senior roles at a Shanghai investment firm before becoming the controlling shareholder of Singapore-based cloud-computing company Megaspeed International, according to more than 30 publicly available financial records, corporate filings and company materials reviewed by Reuters.
Tech investor SoftBank Group logs $7 bn quarterly net loss
The company's profits routinely see wild fluctuations linked to the volatile value of global technology stocks and its changing portfolio of investments and acquisitions.
Are banks closed on Veterans Day 2026? Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank holiday hours revealed
On November 11, 2026, most banks across the United States will be closed for Veterans Day, so customers are encouraged to finish all essential banking activities ahead of the holiday to prevent any interruptions. While physical branches won’t operate, online services and ATMs will remain available. Regular banking will resume on November 12, allowing for in-person transactions. It’s wise to verify with your bank regarding their specific holiday hours.
Banks, investors grow wary of AI debt, spooked by market selloff
Some banks, which just a few weeks ago were lining up to fund AI deals, are now telling market participants they would be reluctant to finance additional deals even when they involve guarantees from the sector's marquee technology companies, according to several banking and credit sources.
Bond yields muddy the books as banks prepare for new accounting rules
With a new accounting framework approaching in April 2027, Indian banks like Canara Bank and Central Bank of India are adjusting their transition costs and reassessing their portfolios. Recent fluctuations in government bond yields, driven by economic factors such as oil prices and currency volatility, have led banks to increase their expected credit loss provisions.
Agri loans emerge as biggest asset quality risk for Indian banks
Agricultural loans in India are currently facing significant asset-quality risks, with bad-loan ratios surpassing other sectors. The gross non-performing asset ratio for agricultural loans is at 5.1%, compared to 1.5% for industry and services. Factors such as a poor monsoon have contributed to this situation, although agricultural bad loans have declined since 2020-21. Various banks have reported increased agricultural loan slippages but maintain a cautious outlook on borrower stress.
Donald Trump was reportedly briefed a year ago that a suspected Chinese spy was close to Nvidia's CEO, but why was Jensen Huang never told?
According to media reports, US intelligence believes Alice Huang was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). Alice had developed a close professional relationship with Jensen through her work in the AI and data centre industry. Their alleged relationship attracted intelligence attention because Nvidia's technology is central to the US-China competition over artificial intelligence.
From TV journalist to private banker to AI chip executive: The unusual career of Alice Huang, the alleged spy linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, is a Chinese citizen whose reported career spans TV journalism, banking, investment management and AI infrastructure. She became the subject of US intelligence scrutiny because of her reported connections with Huang and her position in the AI computing industry. US intelligence officials reportedly suspected that she was gathering information about Nvidia and its advanced AI chips.
JPMorgan’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein may be probed by Democrats after Senate takeover, says report
JPMorgan Chase’s banking relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will be probed by the Democrats after they take control of Congress early next year, a report said. The Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee want to know how top executives at JPMorgan dealt with Epstein. Senator Ron Wyden will chair the panel in January next year.
JPMorgan stock (JPM) slides as Democrats plan probe into Jeffrey Epstein ties: Could bank executives face Senate scrutiny?
JPMorgan stock (JPM) today: JPMorgan stock fell 4% on Thursday after a report said Senate Democrats are planning to investigate the bank’s past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The proposed probe could examine decisions made by senior executives, including wealth management chief Mary Erdoes, as other major bank stocks also declined.
Barclays infuses Rs 1500 cr into Indian operations
Barclays Bank Plc has infused over ₹1,500 crore (£125 million) into its Indian operations, marking its third capital infusion in five years. The investment will support the growth of its investment banking and private banking businesses in India.
China blocks SoftBank's $5.4 billion takeover of ABB's robotics division: FT
Softbank had agreed to buy ABB's robotics business in October last year, as CEO Masayoshi Son sought to establish SoftBank as a core player in the development of artificial intelligence.
China blocks SoftBank's $5.4 billion takeover of ABB's robotics division: Report
China has informed Japanese investor SoftBank that it will block the $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics segment. This decision is driven by concerns about data transfer overseas for artificial intelligence training. SoftBank had hoped for approval after reaching an agreement last October. ABB's robotics business significantly relies on the Chinese market, contributing about 30% of its total operations.
Equitas Small Finance Bank shares jump 9% after Balaji Nuthalapadi’s appointment as interim CEO
The bank further said that appointment of Nuthalapadi as interim CEO, consequent to the resignation of P. N. Vasudevan as the MD & CEO, shall take effect from the date of RBI approval or such other date as may be stipulated by the RBI in this regard.
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