Here's What President Trump Said About Intel's CEO That's Boosting the Stock Friday

Core Insights - Intel's stock reached its highest level in nearly two years, increasing nearly 10% after President Trump praised CEO Lip-Bu Tan on social media [1][5] - Trump's previous push for Tan's resignation due to concerns over his ties to Chinese companies shifted after a meeting in August, leading to the U.S. government acquiring a 10% stake in Intel [2] Company Performance - The stock's recent surge is attributed to Trump's endorsement, although it remains below historical highs as Intel seeks to demonstrate a sustainable business turnaround [3] - A partnership with Nvidia and rumors of new customers contributed to Intel's stock performance, which nearly doubled in value last year, particularly between August and December [4] - Intel's stock has been one of the top performers in the S&P 500 at the start of the year, gaining close to 25% in January [4] Market Impact - Other semiconductor stocks, including Broadcom, Micron Technology, and Advanced Micro Devices, also saw gains, contributing to a broader market rally that lifted the S&P 500 to new highs [5]