Intel Rises 1.88% on White House Meeting $1.89B Volume Ranks 43rd Amid Credit Downgrade

Intel (INTC) rose 1.88% on August 13, with a trading volume of $1.89 billion, down 34.47% from the previous day’s activity, ranking 43rd in market volume. The stock’s performance was influenced by a high-profile White House meeting between CEO Lip-Bu Tan and President Trump, which eased political scrutiny and reinforced Intel’s strategic role in U.S. chip manufacturing. This engagement highlighted Intel’s advantage in avoiding a 15% “China tax” on AI chip sales, boosting investor confidence despite broader market volatility.

Analysts at Citi maintained their rating on Intel following Q2 microprocessor market-share data, which showed stable performance against AMD in desktop and server segments. Meanwhile, unusual options trading activity in Intel contracts indicated heightened speculative interest. However, Moody’s downgraded Intel’s credit rating to Baa2, citing weak profitability and heavy capital spending on its business turnaround, which could increase funding costs. This downgrade contrasts with Intel’s recent progress in AI-capable PC chips, which contributed to a 7.9% gain over the past year.

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