US Government Seeks Equity Stakes in Intel for Semiconductor Investments
The US government, through Commerce Secretary Lutnick, seeks equity stakes in struggling chipmaker Intel for investments, aiming to bolster domestic semiconductor production and competitiveness.
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Overview
- Commerce Secretary Lutnick advocates for the US government to receive equity stakes in semiconductor manufacturers, including struggling chipmaker Intel, in exchange for significant public investments.
- The Trump administration specifically aims to convert funding from the Chips and Science Act into these equity stakes, despite criticism from Lutnick regarding the Biden administration's grant handling.
- This move comes as Intel, once a leader in computer processors, is now considered behind competitors like Nvidia, prompting efforts to boost its competitiveness and US chip production.
- SoftBank has already invested $2 billion in Intel, and the company's stock recently surged by 7% in response to positive news, indicating investor interest despite its struggles.
- Specific details regarding the size or obligations of a potential US government equity stake in Intel have not yet been provided by officials like Bessent or the US treasury secretary.
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"The U.S. government aims to take an equity stake in Intel, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday morning."
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The US government is reportedly considering taking a 10% equity stake in Intel as part of its semiconductor investment strategy.
The US government aims to bolster domestic semiconductor production and competitiveness, reinforcing national security and advancing chipmaking in the U.S. compared to Asia and other regions.
Intel's stock surged by approximately 7% following positive news about potential government investment and has gained 18% this year, with a significant weekly gain making it the best since January 2000.
No specific details regarding the size or obligations of the potential US government equity stake in Intel have been provided by officials so far.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick has criticized the Biden administration's handling of grants under the Chips and Science Act, advocating instead that funding be converted to equity stakes in semiconductor manufacturers like Intel.
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