Intel Shares Fluctuate on Trump’s Praise and Government Stake Announcement

August 25, 2025 - New York Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) shares opened higher Monday but gave up early gains to finish little changed as investors weighed President Donald Trump’s praise against the implications of a newly announced U.S. government equity stake.

Early pre-market trading saw Intel stock surge 3.02%, climbing to approximately $25.60 per share on optimism that the government’s planned 9.9% investment-valued at $8.9 billion-would bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing and national security interests. President Trump’s post on Truth Social, in which he declared, “I love seeing their stock price go up…making the USA richer and richer,” further fueled the initial rally.

However, by the close of regular trading, Intel shares retraced those gains and were essentially flat at $24.80, matching Friday’s closing price. Market participants cited caution over Intel’s long-term growth prospects despite strategic infusions of capital, noting that government equity and SoftBank’s recent $2 billion investment may not be sufficient to offset competitive pressures in advanced chipmaking.

In related commentary, White House officials signaled that similar interventions could occur across multiple industries, with National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett affirming the administration’s intent to pursue further public-private partnerships. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan praised the move as vital to strengthening the U.S. semiconductor sector, though some analysts warned that securing external foundry customers remains critical for sustaining growth.

Overall, Monday’s trading underscored investor ambivalence: while government backing and presidential enthusiasm offered a bullish narrative, uncertainty over Intel’s ability to convert funding into market share ultimately capped the stock’s upside.