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As Trump Talks Intel Stake, Billionaires Can’t Get Enough of INTC Stock

Billionaire bets and political backing lift Intel, though ongoing losses and restructuring costs keep its rebound far from guaranteed.

Barchart · Aug 25, 2025

Intel's Windfall Is Just The Iceberg's Tip: These Are The Silent Winners

The idea of Washington owning a chunk of Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) sounds like satire—yet reports suggest the Trump administration is considering converting CHIPS Act grants into equity, potentially making the U.S. government the chipmaker's largest shareholder. Add SoftBank circling with a $2 billion check for Intel's foundry ambitions, and suddenly…

Benzinga · Aug 21, 2025

Intel Stock Plunges Nearly 7% As It Seeks Billions More Post-SoftBank Deal While Trump Administration Considers Stake

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) shares tumbled on Wednesday as the struggling chipmaker reportedly searches for more investors after a $2 billion capital injection from SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY), while the Donald Trump administration considers taking a direct stake in the company.

Benzinga · Aug 21, 2025

OpenAI won't make "Japanese anime sex bots" but Sam Altman says others definitely will — AI relationships are getting weird

Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t make “Japanese anime sex bots,” but he predicts other companies will “definitely” cross that line.

Windows Central · Aug 20, 2025

SoftBank Shares Plunge Over 7% In Tokyo After $2 Billion Intel Bet As Asian Tech Stocks Tumble Following Nvidia-Led US Sell-Off

On Wednesday, SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) shares fell sharply in Tokyo as investors reacted to its $2 billion investment in Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC), with broader Asian technology stocks sliding in tandem after a U.S. market pullback led by Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA).

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

OpenAI eyes world’s largest valuation for private company in stock sale talks

Maker of ChatGPT reported to be considering $6bn share sale that would boost its valuation to $500bn – above SpaceX

The Guardian - US · Aug 19, 2025

Softbank reportedly considered buying Intel's foundry division outright before investing $2 billion into the company as equity

SoftBank invested $2 billion into Intel today, but before that they considered buying the company's foundry division outright. Softbank, who already owns ARM, would've likely been blocked over monopolistic concerns, but CEO Masayoshi's relationship with Trump might've easedlocalapproval.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19, 2025

SoftBank Is Betting $2 Billion on Intel. Should You Buy INTC Stock Here?

Intel stock soars as Softbank announces a $2 billion stake in the beleaguered chipmaker. UBS says INTC shares could be worth as much as $40.

Barchart · Aug 19, 2025

Trump Goes From Intel Critic To Cheerleader In Record Time: Tepper Saw It Coming

Donald Trump's relationship with Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) has flipped almost overnight. After calling the chipmaker "a disaster" last year, the president is now touting it as a national champion — right as the stock begins to claw its way back.

Benzinga · Aug 19, 2025

Intel, Plymouth Industrial REIT, Premier And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 150 points on Tuesday.

Benzinga · Aug 19, 2025