Intel’s CEO Trump Meeting Sparks 3.5% Rally as $3.66B Volume Surges 144% to 17th in Market Activity

Intel shares rose 3.51% on August 11, with a trading volume of $3.66 billion, a 144.5% surge from the prior day, ranking 17th in market activity. The stock’s gains followed reports of CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s meeting with President Trump, who had previously demanded his resignation over alleged business ties to China. The White House session was seen as an opportunity for Tan to address concerns and reinforce Intel’s alignment with U.S. technology and manufacturing goals. Intel emphasized the discussion as “candid and constructive,” while Trump praised Tan’s “amazing story” of success. Investors interpreted the engagement as a potential stabilization of the CEO’s position and a step toward resolving political scrutiny.

The meeting occurred amid heightened scrutiny from Republican Senator Tom Cotton, who raised security concerns over Tan’s past investments in China-linked ventures through Walden International. Tan has denied any wrongdoing, asserting his adherence to legal and ethical standards. Analysts noted that the Trump administration’s focus on domestic semiconductor leadership could influence Intel’s strategic direction, particularly in competing with rivals like AMD and Nvidia, which face U.S. government revenue-sharing demands for Chinese chip sales. Intel’s stock, up nearly 4% year-to-date, remains below its 52-week high, reflecting ongoing challenges in market share and AI-driven innovation.

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