As Nvidia Reportedly Snubs the Intel 18A Process, How Should You Play INTC Stock for 2026?

Intel’s (INTC) turnaround and manufacturing ambitions were dealt a severe blow when Nvidia (NVDA) decided to halt its trial of the 18A manufacturing technology. Touted as the technology that will help Intel turn its business around, the 18A is a 2 nm chip technology that offers superior power efficiency and chip density. Nvidia’s involvement was taken as a positive signal by many, but that optimism has faded away since this announcement. The timing of this news is interesting in the context of Nvidia’s $ ...