Fox Business·2025-08-07 21:16Group 1: U.S. Manufacturing and Tariffs - President Trump encourages global chipmakers to manufacture in the U.S. to avoid tariffs, stating that there will be no charges for those building in the country [1][2] - Trump announced a potential tariff of approximately 100% on chips and semiconductors for those not manufacturing in the U.S. [2] Group 2: Apple Investment - Apple's latest investment in the U.S. amounts to $100 billion, increasing the tech giant's total commitment to $600 billion [3] Group 3: Semiconductor Stock Performance - Major chip stocks, including Nvidia, reached an all-time high, with Nvidia gaining 33% this year [6] - Other semiconductor companies such as AMD, Applied Materials, ON Semiconductor, and Taiwan Semiconductor also saw stock price increases [6][7] - The Nasdaq Composite index recorded its 17th record close of 2025, with a year-to-date gain of 10%, outperforming the S&P 500's 7.8% increase [11] Group 4: Intel's Situation - Intel's shares fell after Trump called for the resignation of CEO Lip-Bu Tan, citing conflicts of interest related to China [7][8] - Intel emphasized its commitment to U.S. national security and its role in the defense ecosystem [11]