In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said he just met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, and applauded the company for launching a processor in the U.S.

Once the dominant player in chips, Intel has struggled to keep pace with rivals over the past decade. An executive discussed the company’s AI strategy and future direction, driven by the launch of its new Core Ultra 3 chips.

One of the main drivers of Intel stock's performance in 2025 was a series of deals Tan struck. First, Tan secured an $8.9 billion equity investment from the U.S. Government, unlocking existing grant money that hadn't yet been delivered. Intel also received a $2 billion equity investment from SoftBank, further strengthening its balance sheet.

CEO Lip-Bu Tan said 2025 marked a pivotal turning point for the chipmaker as major AI funding deals and a sharp stock rally helped reshape the company amid political scrutiny. Tan Touts Cultural Reset And Renewed Focus At Intel Tan took to X and described 2025 as a "defining year" for the company,

When Trump proposed that the US receive equity in exchange for giving Intel more CHIPS Act money Tan struck a deal.

The chip maker could ask for more monetary support and for the White House to encourage customers to use its advanced chips, Bernstein analysts say Intel's stock rose Tuesday after CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with President Donald Trump on Monday. Intel Corp. could ...

Intel stock rose 6% as Panther Lake AI chips launched on new 18A process. Government invested $10B, Nvidia added $5B backing the U.S. manufacturing turnaround.

Certainly, there are winners and also-rans in the hyper-competitive world of artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Some chip stock traders feel that Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) needs to catch up to rivals NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD).

Nvidia and its black alligator leather jacket-wearing CEO Jensen Huang are leading the pack. What Huang unveiled this week with its Vera Rubin chips is nothing short of mind-bending. The fact that he reiterated demand is "really high" was also music to the ears of the AI bulls.

Intel used the CES 2026 stage to unveil its Panther Lake AI laptop chips built on the 18A process, with CEO Lip-Bu Tan saying the company "over-delivered" on its promise to ship the first 18A products by the end of 2025 as it ramps production and seeks to regain manufacturing credibility amid intensifying competition.