Intel ($INTC) opens +25% at $85 after strong earnings
AI and data center demand driving the surge
⚠️ Big claim circulating:
That the U.S. government turned an $8.9B investment into ~$36B
But there’s no confirmed evidence of a direct equity stake of that size
Government support (like the CHIPS Act) is typically
grants, incentives, and subsidies — not stock purchases
📊 What actually matters:
• Intel showing real momentum in AI
• Semiconductor cycle strengthening
• Policy support boosting the sector
💡 Takeaway:
Ignore viral numbers
Focus on the trend →
AI + chips = strongest theme in markets
Intel is back in play 📈