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Before Intel and Trump, There Was Boeing and Truman. Presidents Like to Meddle in Business.
Going all the way back to Alexander Hamilton, government has selectively backed industries and companies.
Washington Just Bought A Chunk Of Intel, But You Can't Buy Innovation
In late August, the U.S. government agreed to take roughly a 10 percent equity stake in Intel, converting about $8.9 billion of previously committed CHIPS and Secure Enclave funds into shares. This is an unprecedented move that effectively swaps subsidies for ownership.
With Intel, U.S. Has a Stake Without a Strategy
President Trump's forays into private business appear to be driven by money rather than an overarching plan to bolster American competitiveness.
Intel says it got $5.7B from US government as deal for 10% stake is ‘being ironed out'
During an investment conference Thursday, Intel CFO David Zinser also hinted that Intel might seek other external investments.
White House says US deal with Intel 'still being ironed out'
The deal that struggling chipmaker Intel struck with President Donald Trump to give the U.S. government a 10% stake in the company is still under discussion, the White House said on Thursday.
Intel gets $5.7 billion from Trump deal as White House says details are 'being ironed out'
Intel CFO David Zinser said that the semiconductor giant received $5.7 billion from the U.S. government. The investment is part of the U.S. government's decision last Friday to take a 10% stake in the beleaguered computer chip company.
Intel Corporation (INTC) Deutsche Bank's 2025 Technology Conference (Transcript)
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC ) Deutsche Bank's 2025 Technology Conference August 28, 2025 11:45 AM ET Company Participants David A. Zinsner - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Ross Clark Seymore - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Ross Clark Seymore Good morning, everyone.
Intel Boosts Cyber Threat Detection With Acronis Deal: A Gamechanger?
Intel teams with Acronis to power AI-driven cyber threat detection on endpoint devices while boosting performance and efficiency.
US eyes equity stakes in defense firms following Intel investment
The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of acquiring equity stakes in US defense companies, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday, following the government's recent 10% stake in Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, ETR:INL). “They're thinking about it,” Lutnick told CNBC, citing Pentagon leaders, when asked whether the administration is considering stakes in contractors such as Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT), Boeing Co (NYSE:BA, ETR:BCO), or Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR).
Intel Stock: Why The Trump Call Won't Fail
Intel's strategic importance to US security is now validated by major government backing, supporting the call I made at the start of the year. Wall Street's love of a hedge trade keeps Intel suppressed, but the disconnect with peers won't last for long. Intel's fundamentals, scale, and product capabilities position it for a major re-rating as market perceptions shift.
Now that Trump acquired 10% of Intel, who's next?
The US is now the proud owner of 10% of Intel. Donald Trump probably won't stop there.
Intel Stock Is An Option For Growth
The market is punishing Intel for losses in its product business, ignoring the growing strategic advantage of its new foundry business. Competitors (TSMC, Samsung) moving fabs to the U.S. neutralizes their price advantage and gives Intel, perfectly adapted to Western costs, a unique "home-field advantage". TSMC's strategy of building a technologically "lagging" fab in the U.S. artificially creates a protected niche for Intel's most advanced chips (18A) in the Western market.
