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Before Nvidia, Kimberly Powell was an engineering intern in radiology tech; How she built an 18-year career in AI healthcare, now in the spotlight after Jensen Huang report

Kimberly Powell did not begin her career in AI drug discovery. She started as an engineering intern, working with radiologists and medical imaging technology. That experience eventually brought her to Nvidia, where she spent 18 years building its healthcare business. Now, a report about her alleged relationship with Jensen Huang has put her in the headlines. But how did she go from working in radiology to becoming one of Nvidia's senior executives?

Not even a board seat: Jensen Huang walks away from every formal role at the company he founded in a Denny's booth

The company said that Jensen Huang had resigned from three positions. It included the President of Nvidia, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board. The board initiated a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer and would consider internal and external candidates. The Board and the company thanked Jensen for his immeasurable contributions to the company and the industry.

Nvidia stock falls after Jensen Huang resigns: Will NVDA crash further or rebound? Here's what happened to Intel, HP, McDonald's and Wynn after their CEOs left

Nvidia stock (NVDA): Nvidia shares fell as much as 10% after Jensen Huang resigned as CEO. Past leadership exits at Intel, McDonald's, HP and Wynn Resorts show how differently stocks can perform after a CEO leaves. Investors are now watching Nvidia's succession process and whether the company can maintain its momentum without Huang.

Trump says Vance should focus on domestic corruption, 'we don't need a deal with Iran'

President Donald Trump has requested Vice President JD Vance to focus on crime and corruption in Democratic-run cities. He believes addressing these issues could balance the national budget better than a deal with Iran. Vance, considered a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, has distanced himself from Trump’s approach to Iran following election losses.

India ETFs draw ₹35,120 crore in Q3 as large-cap, precious metals lead inflows

Technology and long-duration debt ETFs see redemptions even as the broader Asia-Pacific market returns to net inflows after two quarters of outflows

Is Kimberly Powell still at Nvidia? What we know, and don’t, about the executive named in the Jensen Huang report

Jensen Huang of Nvidia is under scrutiny regarding his alleged affair with Kimberly Powell, a senior executive. The accusations have raised questions about Nvidia's workplace culture and code of conduct. Despite the claims, Powell's current status at the company remains unclear as no official confirmation has been made. Huang previously faced scrutiny for a separate alleged relationship with a suspected intelligence asset.

China is the biggest loser from Jensen Huang’s downfall

Jensen Huang’s reported links to a suspected Chinese spy and concerns over Nvidia chips reaching Chinese companies could trigger tighter US export controls, putting further pressure on China’s AI industry.

Karnataka seeks to blacklist L&T over delay in drinking water project

Officials told the minister that the contractor had failed to procure pipes, deploy adequate workers and submit progress reports despite a final notice

US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as Nvidia CEO exit rattles AI stocks

Nvidia's stock took a hit after CEO Jensen Huang stepped down, amid swirling personal controversies. This turmoil added noticeable pressure to the AI sector, dragging down the value of related stocks. Additionally, surging oil prices are exacerbating inflation worries across the market. Investors are keenly awaiting the Producer Price Index data for insights on inflation trends, even as some sectors continue to show resilience amidst the declines.

US jobless claims tick up to 200,000 but remain low by historic standards

Jobless claims in the United States increased to 200,000 but remain at historically low levels. Employers are adding an average of 86,000 jobs monthly, which is significantly better than last year. Layoffs have become rare, indicating enhanced job security for workers across various sectors. Consumer spending stays strong and investment in artificial intelligence contributes to economic growth.

'Effective immediately': Nvidia CEO resigns over affair with Chinese spy; Musk ready to 'hire' Huang

Noida's ₹2.4k cr Metro expansion gets Cabinet nod; 8.4-km Aqua Line to reach Greater Noida sector 4