Intel shares extended advance to touch fresh session high

Intel shares extended advance to touch fresh session high

Intel Corporation (INTC) shares extended their advance to touch a fresh session high on Monday, August 22, 2025, following the announcement of a $2 billion strategic investment from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank [2]. The investment, which values Intel stock at $23 per share, has significantly boosted investor confidence in the embattled chipmaker.

The investment, equal to about 2% of Intel's outstanding shares, has elevated SoftBank to become the company's fifth-largest shareholder [2]. The move reflects SoftBank's belief in Intel's critical role in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United States [2].

Intel has been struggling to capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom and has yet to secure major customers for its foundry business. The investment from SoftBank, a major AI-focused investor, signals confidence that Intel can eventually capture value from the AI revolution [2].

The market's positive reaction to Intel stock also reflects growing investor optimism that the company may finally be gaining the support needed to stabilize and compete in advanced semiconductor manufacturing [2]. This is particularly significant given Intel's historic decline in 2024, where it lost 60% of its value, representing the worst performance in the company's history [2].

Additionally, the potential government stake in INTC stock, which could make the U.S. government Intel's largest shareholder, further underscores Washington's commitment to reviving Intel as a national champion in semiconductor manufacturing [2]. This support could provide the financial backing and customer commitments needed to make Intel's foundry business viable.

However, questions remain about whether financial support alone can address Intel's deeper technological and operational challenges. Analysts and investors will continue to monitor Intel's progress and the impact of these strategic investments on its long-term prospects.

References:
[1] https://robinhood.com/us/en/stocks/INTC/
[2] https://www.tikr.com/blog/intel-nyse-intc-stock-is-up-6-after-2-billion-softbank-investment
[3] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/18/intel-is-getting-a-2-billion-investment-from-softbank.html