Intel (INTC) Soars 5.62% on SoftBank's $2B Investment

Intel's stock surged 5.62% in pre-market trading on August 19, 2025, driven by a significant investment announcement.

Intel Corp. shares jumped in after-hours trading Monday after the chipmaker announced a $2 billion investment by Japan's SoftBank Group Corp. This investment underscores SoftBank's belief in Intel's crucial role in expanding U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. The deal is seen as a commitment to advanced technology and semiconductors, providing a strategic lifeline for the struggling chipmaker.

Intel's stock has been under pressure from government-stake talks and a downbeat outlook, but the major strategic investment from SoftBank has driven the shares higher. The investment is expected to bolster Intel's position in the semiconductor industry and support its efforts to expand manufacturing capabilities in the United States.