Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Barchart
Barchart
Elizabeth H. Volk

Are Intel Options Traders Expecting the Chip Stock to Collapse This August?

Semiconductor giant Intel (INTC) is facing a severe leadership crisis as President Trump demands the immediate resignation of CEO Lip-Bu Tan, triggering a 3% decline in the company's stock price on Thursday. The controversy centers around Tan's extensive Chinese business connections, including investments of at least $200 million in hundreds of Chinese firms between 2012-2024, with some allegedly linked to China's military apparatus. 

Senator Tom Cotton has escalated concerns by questioning Tan's previous role at Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), which recently admitted to illegally selling products to a Chinese military university. The situation is further complicated by Intel's role as a recipient of $8 billion in CHIPS Act funding, adding another layer of scrutiny to the ongoing leadership crisis and strategic decisions.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.