The deal is among the largest government interventions in a U.S. company since the rescue of the auto industry after the 2008 financial crisis.

The Trump administration is talking about buying stock in Intel and starting a sovereign wealth fund. There isn't a dumber, more irresponsible financial idea swirling around in Washington.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC the U.S. government wants a stake in Intel in exchange for CHIPS Act grant money promised under Biden.

Shining a Spotlight on Intel Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has emerged from the shadows of its semiconductor rivals, capturing the attention of investors and policymakers alike. After years of struggling to keep pace with competitors like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM),

Congressman Cleo Fields bought up to $500,000 worth of Taiwan Semiconductor stock across two transactions made in June and July of 2025, giving investors another pillar of strength to lean on when developing their own potential buying thesis in Taiwan Semiconductor stock.

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) shares are trading higher Tuesday after it was announced that Softbank will invest $2 billion in the company.