A Surprising Alliance: Nvidia’s $5 Billion Investment in Intel Sparks Market Rally

In a remarkable shift for the semiconductor industry, long-standing rivals Nvidia and Intel have announced a strategic partnership valued at $5 billion. The unexpected alliance, aimed at co-developing next-generation artificial intelligence chips, triggered Intel’s largest single-day stock surge since 1987, leaving market observers questioning whether this move can truly revitalize the struggling chip manufacturer.

Wall Street responded with overwhelming enthusiasm to the partnership news. Intel’s stock experienced dramatic intraday gains, climbing as much as 28 percent to reach a 52-week high of $31.79. This rally added over $30 billion to Intel’s market capitalization in a single trading session. Even Nvidia shares advanced more than 3 percent, while competitor AMD faced increased market pressure.

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