Intel(US:INTC) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-08-23 13:58Group 1 - The U.S. government has reached an agreement to acquire 9.9% of Intel's shares for approximately $8.9 billion, making it one of the largest shareholders [1][2] - The investment includes $5.7 billion from the CHIPS Act, and the government will hold passive shares without board seats or governance rights [2] - This transaction is seen as a significant intervention by the government in the private sector, marking one of the most direct large-scale interventions since the 2008 financial crisis [2][6] Group 2 - The deal is part of a broader narrative of loyalty from companies towards the administration, with a scoring system ranking 553 U.S. companies based on their support for the "Big and Beautiful" Act [4][5] - Companies like Uber, DoorDash, and AT&T are highlighted as examples of "excellent partners" for their public support of the administration's initiatives [4] - The dynamic nature of the ranking system indicates that companies must demonstrate ongoing support to maintain favorable standings [5] Group 3 - The interventionist approach of the Trump administration is causing unease among business leaders, as it contrasts sharply with the traditional Republican stance of minimal government interference in the economy [9] - The administration's demands on companies, such as price reductions in the pharmaceutical sector and production shifts in technology, reflect a new level of micro-management [5][10] - The tension between corporate decision-making and government directives raises questions about the future of free market principles in the U.S. [12]