: Takes two percent stake as rumours swirl Uncle Sam could do something similar

TOKYO :When Lip-Bu Tan stepped down from the SoftBank Group board in 2022 at a time when the Japanese company was grappling with soured investments, his parting message offered advice on how Masayoshi Son's conglomerate could strengthen its business. Three years later, a resurgent SoftBank has made a show of

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group plans to take a $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel as it deepens its involvement in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced technology in the United States, the companies said. Shares in both companies fell Tuesday after the announcement, which coincided with unconfirmed…

Softbank is investing $2 billion into Intel, boosting its US presence and share price as the chipmaker faces new tariffs.

Intel has secured a $2bn investment from Japan’s SoftBank, offering the US chipmaker a financial boost as it strives to regain competitiveness and amid reports that the Trump administration is weighing its own stake in the company.

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The Trump administration wants U.S. chipmaker Intel to give the federal government an equity stake to receive $8 billion via the CHIPS and Science Act.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday confirmed the U.S. government is vying for a 10% stake in Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in an unusual deal that would deepen the Trump administration’s financial ties with major computer chip manufacturers and punctuate a dramatic about-face from the president’s recent push to…

The Trump administration appears to be in serious discussions about converting up to US$10.9 billion (A$16.4 billion) in CHIPS Act grants into equity in Intel. That would give Washington a 10% stake and make it the chipmaker’s largest shareholder. As Channel News has reported, it’s been an eventful period for the troubled American semiconductor manufacturer.... Read More

Intel and SoftBank announced on Monday that the Japanese conglomerate will make a $2 billion investment the embattled chipmaker. SoftBank will pay $23 per share for Intel's common stock. The investment is a vote of confidence in Intel, which has not been able to take advantage of the AI boom in adva...