Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC) shares are trading approximately flat Wednesday morning, pausing for a breath after a sharp rally that has seen the stock add to gains of more than 90% in the past year. The stock is currently hovering near $43, holding close to fresh 52-week highs following a 20% breakout over the last five days. Here’s what investors need to know.
- INTC is showing positive momentum. See the market dynamics here.
What To Know: The momentum is driven by reports that the semiconductor giant may reclaim its most famous lost client: Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL). Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently revealed that Apple has signed a non-disclosure agreement to evaluate Intel's advanced “18A” manufacturing process. Rumors suggest Apple could outsource production of entry-level M-series chips to Intel foundries by 2027.
While the projected volume of 15–20 million units is modest relative to Apple’s total output, the strategic implications are monumental. A partnership would validate the costly foundry pivot initiated by former CEO Pat Gelsinger and serve as a victory for the “ Made in America” semiconductor push supported by the CHIPS Act.
For investors, the deal represents a potential turning point. If finalized, it would mark a stunning reversal of the 2020 split, potentially supercharging Intel’s reputation as a domestic alternative to TSMC and reducing Apple’s reliance on overseas supply chains.
This potential partnership validates the aggressive intervention seen this summer, when the Trump administration took an approximate 10% equity stake in Intel. In August, the White House moved to convert unpaid CHIPS Act grants into an $8.9 billion direct investment, effectively purchasing shares at $20.47.
INTC Price Action: Intel shares were down 0.15% at $43.41 at the time of publication on Wednesday. The stock is trading near its 52-week high of $43.68.
**Intel Corp** (NASDAQ: INTC) shares are trading approximately flat Wednesday morning, pausing for a breath after a sharp rally that has seen the stock add to gains of more than 90% in the past year. The stock is currently hovering near $43, holding close to fresh 52-week highs following a 20% breakout over the last five days. Here’s what investors need to know.
- INTC is showing positive momentum. See the market dynamics here.
**What To Know:** The momentum is driven by reports that the semiconductor giant may reclaim its most famous lost client: **Apple Inc** (NASDAQ: AAPL). Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently revealed that Apple has signed a non-disclosure agreement to evaluate Intel's advanced “18A” manufacturing process. Rumors suggest Apple could outsource production of entry-level M-series chips to Intel foundries by 2027.
While the projected volume of 15–20 million units is modest relative to Apple’s total output, the strategic implications are monumental. A partnership would validate the costly foundry pivot initiated by former CEO **Pat Gelsinger** and serve as a victory for the “ Made in America” semiconductor push supported by the CHIPS Act.
For investors, the deal represents a potential turning point. If finalized, it would mark a stunning reversal of the 2020 split, potentially supercharging Intel’s reputation as a domestic alternative to **TSMC** and reducing Apple’s reliance on overseas supply chains.
This potential partnership validates the aggressive intervention seen this summer, when the Trump administration took an approximate 10% equity stake in Intel. In August, the White House moved to convert unpaid **CHIPS Act** grants into an $8.9 billion direct investment, effectively purchasing shares at $20.47.
**INTC Price Action:** Intel shares were down 0.15% at $43.41 at the time of publication on Wednesday. The stock is trading near its 52-week high of $43.68.
<p><strong>Intel Corp</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="INTC" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC">INTC</a>)</a> shares are trading approximately flat Wednesday morning, pausing for a breath after a sharp rally that has seen the stock add to gains of more than 90% in the past year. The stock is currently hovering near $43, holding close to fresh 52-week highs following a 20% breakout over the last five days. Here’s what investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/12/49172035/intel-stock-just-hit-a-52-week-high-on-apple-buzz-whats-going-on">need to know</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>What To Know:</strong> The momentum is driven by reports that the semiconductor giant may reclaim its most famous lost client: <strong>Apple Inc</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL" target="_blank" class="ticker-link" data-ticker="AAPL" data-exchange="NASDAQ" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL">AAPL</a>)</a>. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently revealed that Apple has signed a non-disclosure agreement to evaluate Intel's advanced “18A” manufacturing process. Rumors suggest Apple could outsource production of entry-level M-series chips to Intel foundries by 2027.</p>
<p>While the projected volume of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/11/49121202/intel-stock-soars-7-on-report-it-could-soon-build-chips-for-apples-macs">15–20 million units</a> is modest relative to Apple’s total output, the strategic implications are monumental. A partnership would validate the costly foundry pivot initiated by former CEO <strong>Pat Gelsinger</strong> and serve as a victory for the “<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/08/47174758/made-in-america-isnt-easy-inside-the-struggle-to-bring-manufacturing-back-home">Made in America</a>” semiconductor push supported by the CHIPS Act.</p>
<p>For investors, the deal represents a potential turning point. If finalized, it would mark a stunning reversal of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/20/04/15865498/apple-reportedly-shifting-away-from-intel-will-make-its-own-mac-chips">2020 split</a>, potentially supercharging Intel’s reputation as a domestic alternative to <strong>TSMC</strong> and reducing Apple’s reliance on overseas supply chains.</p>
<p>This potential partnership validates the aggressive intervention seen this summer, when the Trump administration took an approximate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/10/48061018/trump-administration-now-holds-stakes-in-5-public-companies-heres-a-list-intc-mp-lac-and-more">10% equity stake in Intel</a>. In August, the White House moved to convert unpaid <strong>CHIPS Act</strong> grants into an $8.9 billion direct investment, effectively purchasing shares at $20.47.</p>
<p><strong>Benzinga Edge Rankings:</strong> Data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?gspk=bHVrZWphY29iaTUzNDg&gsxid=XyC9gT66pxxf">Benzinga Edge</a> highlights the sheer force of this rally, assigning Intel a Momentum score of 94.85, indicating exceptional buying strength relative to the broader market.</p>
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<p><strong>INTC Price Action:</strong> Intel shares were down 0.15% at $43.41 at the time of publication on Wednesday. The stock is trading near its 52-week high of $43.68.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy INTC Stock</h2>
<p>By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Intel – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.</p>
<p>Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.</p>
<p>If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.</p>
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