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Nvidia Stock Falls 1.2% on DOJ Antitrust Review of Deal
Why did Nvidia stock fall 1.2%?
Nvidia (NVDA) stock fell 1.2% to $215.38 on Wednesday after Reuters reported the Justice Department's antitrust review of its $12.9B Hugging Face deal, which could give it control of a key AI distribution point.
Key numbers
| Deal price | $12.93B~$11.9B cash + up to $1B retention awards |
|---|---|
| NVDA close (Oct 28) | $215.38-1.17% |
| Expected deal close | H1 2027subject to regulatory approval |
| Groq licensing deal also in view | $20Bper [4] |
What happened
Nvidia (NVDA) stock fell 1.2% to $215.38 on Wednesday after Reuters reported the Justice Department's antitrust review of its $12.9B Hugging Face deal, which could give it control of a key AI distribution point. Nvidia agreed on September 3 to pay $12.93 billion for Hugging Face, a website where developers share open AI models and tools. The Justice Department is also asking about Nvidia's earlier purchases and whether it pressures customers. Nvidia expects the deal to close in the first half of 2027.
Why it matters
Nvidia matters here because Hugging Face is where many developers find and share free AI models, so who owns it affects nearly every AI company. Regulators worry Nvidia could use it to favor its own chips and hurt rivals. Nvidia says the site will stay open and will not require its chips. A government inquiry is not proof of wrongdoing, but it could delay or reshape the deal.
Who this affects
- MarketneutralLow impact
- Investors see modest regulatory risk; chip peers still rose.
- CompanybearishMedium impact
- Nvidia faces possible delay or limits on its deal.
- CompetitorsneutralLow impact
- Rivals may benefit if Nvidia's deal faces limits.
- IndustrymixedMedium impact
- AI developers' open access to Hugging Face stays in question.
Nvidia vs AMD, Broadcom, Intel
How we got here
Nvidia announces agreement to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion.
Reuters reports the Justice Department is inquiring about the Hugging Face deal.
Nvidia shares close down 1.17% at $215.38.
What to watch
- Whether the DOJ widens its inquiry into a formal review of the dealOngoing
- Nvidia's target to close the Hugging Face purchaseH1 2027
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