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Intel's Stock Just Exploded 30%: Why Nvidia Just Invested in Its Biggest Rival
Nvidia announces $5 billion investment in Intel to co-develop next-generation chips, sending Intel's stock soaring 30%. The landmark deal reshapes semiconductor industry dynamics.
In a seismic shakeup of the semiconductor industry, Nvidia announced today it will invest $5 billion in Intel as part of a landmark agreement to co-develop next-generation data center and PC chips. The news sent Intel's stock soaring by more than 30% in premarket trading, signaling a potential new chapter for the beleaguered chipmaker.
The deal, which makes Nvidia a significant investor in Intel, comes just a month after the Trump administration brokered a separate 10% investment in the company. For Nvidia, the move is a strategic bet on a former rival, allowing it to tightly integrate its industry-leading AI and accelerated computing technology with Intel’s vast x86 ecosystem.
"This historic collaboration... is a fusion of two world-class platforms," said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in a statement. "Together, we will expand our ecosystems and lay the foundation for the next era of computing."
A Strategic Alliance, Not a Foundry Deal
The specifics of the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, appear to be focused on intellectual property and co-development rather than manufacturing. A key detail from the announcement is that the agreement does not include Nvidia using Intel’s foundry services for chip production. This suggests that Nvidia's primary interest is in leveraging Intel's established CPU technology to create a more powerful and integrated product offering.
The alliance is a massive boost for Intel, which has struggled with manufacturing delays and lost market share to competitors like Nvidia and AMD. The company's stock had hit a decade-low earlier this year before its recent rebound, fueled by the U.S. government's investment and today’s news.
Both Huang and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan are scheduled to hold a joint press conference at 1 p.m. ET to provide more details on the partnership. Meanwhile, Nvidia's shares also saw a 3% increase in premarket trading as the company continues to navigate delicate trade negotiations with China.