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US Government Weighs Equity Injection in Intel
Mace | 15th August 2025 | International, Washington
The US government is considering taking a stake in Intel using Chips Act funds, boosting the company’s share price. Talks follow recent tensions between the president and Intel’s chief executive. No deal has been confirmed, and the White House calls the reports speculative. The move could expand state involvement in technology.
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