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Intel stock falls as the company seeks more investors after SoftBank deal and Trump administration considers equity stake.
Intel ( INTC) stock climbed more than 5% in pre-market trading Tuesday following the announcement that SoftBank Group ( SFTBY) will take a $2 billion stake in the ailing chip giant.
SoftBank said the deal reflects its belief in the expansion of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, with Intel expected to play a critical role. CEO Masayoshi Son previously held tal
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) shares are trading higher Tuesday after it was announced that Softbank will invest $2 billion in the company.
Major U.S. equities indexes were mixed Tuesday as tech sector losses weighed on their performance. The S&P 500 ended the session 0.6% lower, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 1.5%. The Dow held onto a fractional gain.
The move is part of SoftBank's investing initiatives in the US, which also includes commitments towards AI computing. Intel, which has lagged behind in the chip race after being the erstwhile market leader,