US Government Makes Monumental $8.9 Billion Bet on Intel’s Future

In an extraordinary departure from traditional policy, the United States government is injecting $8.9 billion into Intel Corporation, securing a 9.9% ownership stake in the semiconductor behemoth. This move transforms CHIPS Act funding into direct equity participation, fundamentally reshaping the dynamic between Washington and America’s premier domestic chip manufacturer. The implications of this unprecedented intervention for Intel’s strategic direction and its shareholders are now a primary focus for market observers.

Intel’s second-quarter 2025 results revealed a complex financial picture. Revenue reached $12.9 billion, surpassing analyst projections and representing the first year-over-year growth since Q1 2024. However, this positive development was tempered by significant financial headwinds. Restructuring expenses totaling $1.9 billion, coupled with an additional $1 billion in production facility write-downs, substantially impacted Read more...