Donald Trump is not bureaucratic enough to be European, and he changes his mind too often to be Chinese. Instead, he behaves more like an activist investor straight off Wall Street.Two recent investments indicate how this might work out for Intel https://t.co/CbO2EPnj2a ...

在关税领域，美国又有新动作！ 当地时间8月15日晚间，美国特朗普政府宣布扩大对钢铁和铝进口征收50%关税的范围，将数百种衍生产品纳入加征关税 清单。 当天早些时候，美国总统特朗普对媒体表示，他计划就钢铁关税和半导体进口征税发布更多公告。特朗普称，将在两周 内宣布芯片和半导体关税，税率最高或达300%。随后，美股芯片股集体下挫。截至周五收盘时，应用材料大跌超14%， 科天半导体跌超8%，拉姆研究跌超7%，美光科技跌3.53%，超威半导体公司（AMD）跌近2%。 钢铝关税征收范围扩大 美国商务部当地时间15日晚间发布公告称，美国商务部工业与安全局已将407个产品编码加入《美国协调关税表》，这些 产品将因所含钢铁和铝成分而被加征额外关税。 公告称，这些产品中非钢铁和铝的部分，将适用特朗普总统对特定国家商品所征收的关税税率。扩大的关税清单将于8月 18日正式生效。 当地时间6月3日，美国白宫发表声明称，美国总统特朗普宣布将进口钢铁和铝及其衍生制品的关税从25%提高至50%。该 关税政策自美国东部时间2025年6月4日凌晨00时01分起生效。 根据美国国际贸易委员会数据，美国在2024年进口价值1473亿美元的钢铝产品 ...

It was a long week for economic data and some of it showed that tariffs are beginning to hit consumers harder. And today the president teased that tariffs on semiconductors that could be set as soon as next week. Those tariffs could be between two and 300%.Well, as much as economic data we got all week, I have been waiting all week to talk to this guy, my friend Justin Wolfers. He is a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan. I want to talk about everything, but let's start sp ...

The Appaloosa hedge fund, run by Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, revealed several new stock positions in the second quarter, including a couple of airline stocks.Here's a look at the new positions and the top changes made in the second quarter.UAL is demonstrating bullish strength. Find out here.New PositionsIn the second quarter, Appaloosa took new stakes in several companies across a diverse range of sectors. Here are the new stock positions listed below:Intel Corp INTCRTX Corp RTXIQVIA Holdings IQV ...

Could Intel finally be on the rebound?Shares of Intel (INTC 3.04%) are soaring this week, up 24.1% as of 3:13 p.m. ET. The spike comes as the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.29%) was up 1%, and the Nasdaq-100 was up 0.5%.The struggling chipmaker's stock is jumping after its CEO met with Trump at the White House; rumors are spreading that the administration may take a stake in the company.A high-stakes meeting goes wellAfter Trump called on CEO Lip-Bu Tan last week to resign because of his alleged ties to the Chinese gove ...

Intel Corp. INTC stock has been heading for its best week since January 2000, largely driven by vocal support from President Donald Trump. INTC stock is climbing again on Friday. Watch the price action here. A Revival For Intel — and the American Chip Industry?Intel's rally followed a meeting between Trump and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and a flurry of reports that the Trump administration was actively exploring taking a direct government stake in the struggling semiconductor giant. Read Next: Michael Burry Joins ...

A government intervention in struggling chipmaker Intel is "essential" for the sake of national security, analyst Gil Luria said Friday, following a report that the Trump administration is weighing taking a stake in the company."We're all capitalists," Luria, head of technology research at D.A. Davidson, said in an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box." "We don't want government to intervene and own private enterprise, but this is national security."Bloomberg reported Thursday that the Trump administration is ...

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Investment Rating - Investment Rating: Hold [2] Core Views - Intel's Q2 2025 revenue reached $12.9 billion, flat year-over-year and up 1.8% quarter-over-quarter, exceeding market expectations of $11.9 billion, but profitability metrics declined across the board [3][10] - The company is undergoing significant restructuring, including a 15% reduction in workforce, aiming to streamline operations and improve efficiency [4][12] - Intel faces intense competition from rivals like NVIDIA and AMD, and is in a critical transformation phase, with future performance hinging on successful execution of its advanced process technologies [15] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 GAAP net loss was $2.9 billion, widening 81% year-over-year, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of losses; GAAP loss per share was $0.67, while Non-GAAP loss per share was $0.10 [3][10] - Gross margin fell significantly from 35.4% in the same quarter last year to 27.5%, a decline of 7.9 percentage points, primarily due to cost control issues and competitive pricing pressures [10] - For Q3 2025, Intel expects revenue between $12.6 billion and $13.6 billion, with a GAAP loss per share of $0.24 and Non-GAAP earnings expected to be zero, indicating a potential narrowing of losses [4][15] Business Development - Intel's Client Computing Group (CCG) revenue was $7.9 billion, down 3% year-over-year, while the Data Center and AI Group (DCAI) revenue was $3.9 billion, up 4% year-over-year, showcasing growth in competitive segments [11] - The company is optimizing its global manufacturing footprint, halting projects in Germany and Poland, and consolidating operations in Costa Rica to Vietnam and Malaysia [4][13] - The launch of new Xeon processors and advancements in the 18A process node are seen as significant technological achievements for Intel [11][13] Financial Forecast - Projected revenues for Intel are expected to grow from $53.1 billion in 2024 to $75.2 billion by 2027, with a notable recovery in operating profit anticipated by 2026 [4][7] - The operating profit margin is expected to improve from -8.87% in 2024 to 7.00% by 2027, reflecting a turnaround in profitability [7][8] - The net profit is forecasted to shift from a loss of $11.8 billion in 2024 to a profit of $4.4 billion by 2027, indicating a significant recovery trajectory [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - Intel's shares rose by 7.4% following reports that the Trump administration is considering a government investment in the company to support its factory hub in Ohio and improve its financial situation amid job cuts [1][3]. Group 1: Investment Considerations - The potential investment would be funded by the US government and aims to bolster Intel's operations during a challenging financial period [1]. - Discussions regarding the investment originated from a meeting between President Trump and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, despite Trump's previous calls for Tan's resignation due to alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party [2][5]. Group 2: Market Reaction - Investor excitement was evident as Intel's shares surged by as much as 8.9% before closing at $23.86, resulting in a market capitalization of $104.4 billion [3]. - The White House spokesperson indicated that discussions about the investment should be viewed as speculation until officially announced [3]. Group 3: Political Context - A stake in Intel would represent the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to intervene in critical private industries, particularly in the semiconductor sector [4]. - The administration has previously threatened to impose tariffs on imported semiconductors, which could benefit Intel as a domestic manufacturer [4]. Group 4: Recent Developments - The US government recently announced a deal requiring Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of their revenues from Chinese AI chip sales to the government, indicating a broader strategy to regulate the semiconductor industry [5]. - Trump's recent aggressive rhetoric against Intel's leadership contrasts with the potential investment, highlighting a significant shift in approach [5][6].