Intel looks to be set to get the U.S. government as a shareholder. The Trump administration could pursue equity stakes in other companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

The US government is in discussions to potentially take a partial ownership stake in Intel, according to an Aug. 18 report by Bloomberg. The deal could help accelerate the construction of Intel’s long-delayed semiconductor manufacturing plant in Ohio.

SoftBank is investing $2 billion in Intel, even as the White House is considering taking a 10% stake in chipmaker per reports, as talks with the company and Trump's team advance.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House wouldn't try to flex its power with a stake in Intel.

Intel shares are trading marginally lower Monday. The stock is digesting significant gains fueled by reports that the Trump administration is exploring a direct financial stake.

Japanese tech-investment giant SoftBank agreed to invest $2 billion in Intel, boosting the embattled chip maker at a t