Aug 15 – Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) jumped more than 5% on Friday after reports suggested the Trump administration is in talks to take a stake in the company. The potential investment would support Intel’s plan to build a massive semiconductor hub in Ohio, a project long touted as key to maintaining US leadership in high-end chip production.
Details of the stake and pricing remain under discussion, and Intel has not confirmed any deal. White House spokesman Kush Desai cautioned that talks remain hypothetical, while a company spokesperson highlighted Intel’s commitment to supporting US technology and manufacturing initiatives.
Tech analysts suggest such a move could offer Intel financial backing and strategic influence, helping the company catch up to rivals like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and AMD (NASDAQ:AMD). Intel’s market value has dropped to roughly $104 billion since 2020, underscoring the urgency for government support.
Observers in the industry say the Ohio plant may end up being the largest ever chip manufacturing plant globally but progress is hampered by delays. According to analysts, such as David Nicholson and Austin Lyons, the strategic use of US manufactured semi-conductors entails high demands with Intel being in a leading position to gain competence in the international market.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.