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Shares of Intel (INTC -6.89%) have soared more than 20% so far in August. The struggling chipmaker is still facing serious issues, with market share losses to AMD piling up and a
The back-to-back news items signal a public and private sector commitment to domestic semiconductor production and underscore Intel's importance.
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.
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,