财联社·2025-09-26 00:29Core Viewpoint - Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger is actively seeking investments and commitments to drive the company's revival plan [1] Group 1: Investment and Partnerships - Intel has engaged with companies like Apple and TSMC regarding investment or manufacturing collaborations [2] - The U.S. government has agreed to acquire approximately $8.9 billion worth of Intel's 9.9% shares, becoming one of its largest shareholders [4] - SoftBank announced a $2 billion investment in Intel, while NVIDIA plans to invest $5 billion and collaborate on PC and data center chips [6] Group 2: Financial Performance and Challenges - Intel's stock rose nearly 9% amid a broader market decline, closing at $33.99 per share, up 8.87% [3] - The company reported a loss of $3.7 billion in the first half of the year, indicating ongoing financial struggles despite new investments [9] - Intel's chip foundry business has been consistently losing money, impacting the overall operational performance [7] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - TSMC is currently Intel's largest competitor, with major clients like NVIDIA, Apple, and Qualcomm preferring to collaborate with TSMC over Intel [10] - Intel's previous significant client, Apple, has shifted to using its own designed chips for Mac computers and iPhones, reducing reliance on Intel [9]