Intel Stock Jumps on Report of Preliminary Apple Chip-Making Deal
Intel shares surged on Friday after reports said the company reached a preliminary agreement with Apple to manufacture some of the chips used in iPhone maker's devices. The Wall Street Journal reported that the two companies had been in talks for more than a year and had finalized a formal agreement in recent months.
The report sent Intel stock sharply higher, with shares rising about 8% and hitting a fresh all-time high of $118.75. Other reports also said the stock was up 17% on Friday as investors reacted to the possibility of a closer partnership.
The rally added to Intel's strong recent run, which has been fueled by investor optimism around its turnaround strategy and its position in artificial intelligence. Some market commentary also noted that demand for CPUs is rising as the AI race expands beyond chatbots to agents.
Intel's move higher came even as some investors warned that the stock's rapid climb could leave it vulnerable to a pullback.
Intel shares jumped after a report said the company had reached a preliminary deal with Apple to make some of the chips used in Apple devices.
No. The news came from a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter.
Intel shares hit a fresh all-time high of $118.75.
Investors are also optimistic about Intel's turnaround plan and its role in artificial intelligence.
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