Apple (AAPL) just a few days ago reported that its deal with Intel (INTC) is bigger than a simple supply-chain tweak. President Trump said Apple agreed to work with Intel to design and build chips in the U.S., and I believe that the market treated it like a real catalyst, not just noise.
Intel jumped about 7% to 10.6% on the news, while Apple was steady to slightly higher. The big idea is simple. Apple wants more domestic chip capacity. Intel wants a real blue-chip customer. And investors want to know whether this is the start of a smarter supply chain or just a headline that fades fast.