Intel's stock rose significantly on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced that the semiconductor company had agreed to a deal with Apple to design and manufacture chips in the United States. According to multiple reports, Intel shares jumped by more than 9% in premarket trading following the announcement.
Key Takeaways
Intel's stock surged over 9% after President Trump announced a deal with Apple to design and manufacture chips in the U.S., boosting domestic semiconductor production. The agreement follows year-long negotiations and aligns with efforts by both companies to diversify supply chains away from overseas suppliers like TSMC.
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1 Difference Found| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Duration | 1 Difference | CBS News and CNBC report over a year of negotiations; Reuters and The Wall Street Journal mention a preliminary deal in May. | ▼ |
| Stock Rise | Broad Agreement | Intel shares jumped by more than 9% | |
| Us Government Investment | Broad Agreement | $8.9 billion invested, 10% stake taken last year. |
The partnership between Intel and Apple comes as both companies seek to diversify their manufacturing footprints and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This deal follows more than a year of negotiations, with Trump's post confirming the agreement. The move is seen as strategic for Apple to continue diversifying its supply chain and mitigate pressure across its manufacturing footprint.
Intel had reached a preliminary deal to make some chips for Apple in May, according to The Wall Street Journal, following discussions that went on for more than a year. A deal with Intel helps Apple diversify its manufacturing base as it seeks more chip capacity. The company relies heavily on TSMC, whose advanced production lines are in high demand from AI chipmakers such as Nvidia and AMD.
The U.S. government took a 10% stake in Intel last year, investing $8.9 billion in its stock to boost domestic manufacturing capabilities, per UPI. This investment has paid off significantly, with Intel's market cap reaching approximately $608.7 billion, up from about $100 billion in August of the previous year. The U.S. is now the largest holder of Intel stock, ahead of institutional investors like Vanguard and BlackRock.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has indicated that the company plans to raise prices on its products to offset higher costs for memory and storage chips, which have been rising due to increased demand from AI companies. This deal with Intel is expected to help Apple mitigate some of these cost increases. Meanwhile, Intel's stock has seen a remarkable surge of 464% in the past year, reviving Wall Street interest in the struggling chipmaker.
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