NVIDIA has announced the addition of Suzanne Nora Johnson to its board of directors, effective July 13, 2026. Her extensive leadership experience across finance, technology, and healthcare is anticipated to provide significant strategic insights for NVIDIA as it continues its advancements in AI and accelerated computing. Johnson's previous roles at Goldman Sachs and current board positions emphasize her expertise and potential contribution to NVIDIA's efforts in shaping the future of AI technologies. Her appointment comes as NVIDIA expands its board to accommodate growing initiatives in the AI chip industry.

• NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) last closed at $215.20 up 1.7%, hovering around its 52-week high.

Elsewhere in the market, Hangzhou Changchuan TechnologyLtd (SZSE:300604) was a standout up 20% and ending trading at CN¥218.41. In the meantime, Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) trailed, down 4% to close at ¥7,062.

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• Micron Technology (NasdaqGS:MU) ended the day at $746.81 up 15.5%, hovering around its 52-week high.
• Advanced Micro Devices (NasdaqGS:AMD) settled at $455.19 up 11.4%, not far from its 52-week high.
• Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) finished trading at $430.00 up 4.2%, hovering around its 52-week high.

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