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Softbank Invests $2 Billion in Intel as US Weighs 10% Stake
- On Monday after markets closed, SoftBank revealed a $2 billion deal to purchase Intel shares at a price of $23 each.
- The investment follows Intel's ongoing restructuring under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who took over in March and aims to revitalize the company despite challenges.
- As part of its strategy to develop AI data facilities in the U.S., SoftBank acquired a manufacturing plant in Lordstown, Ohio, which was previously operated by Foxconn.
- Intel's shares surged more than 5% in after-hours trading, while SoftBank's chairman Masayoshi Son said the investment supports advanced semiconductor manufacturing growth in the U.S.
- This deal reflects SoftBank's renewed focus on AI and semiconductors in the U.S., validating Intel's critical role amid its efforts to recover market position.
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Intel is making heavy losses. Now Japan's Softbank wants to acquire a stake in the struggling chipmaker. And the US government is also planning to get involved. What's behind it? By Claudia Wehrle.
According to the original report, SoftBank has shaken the board by investing $2 billion in Intel.This bold move catapulted Intel to the momentary stardom within the S&P 500 index, raising its shares to a high level.Great moves and decisions in technologyThe technology sector experienced an earthquake with Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, selling 150,000 shares of his own company.This step put investors on alert, while Nvidia's shares were retreating.
DEXYPTAGE - The US government could take 10% of the capital of the group, which has just received an investment of 2 billion from the Japanese group. The latter bets on a revival of Intel and continues to bet on American AI.
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