Intel rises following an announcement that SoftBank would invest $2 billion in the chip maker, and Home Depot trades higher after maintaining fiscal-year sales guidance.

Shining a Spotlight on Intel Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has emerged from the shadows of its semiconductor rivals, capturing the attention of investors and policymakers alike. After years of struggling to keep pace with competitors like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM),

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) shares are trading higher Tuesday after it was announced that Softbank will invest $2 billion in the company.

Intel shares rose after SoftBank Group announced a $2 billion equity investment, while reports suggest the Trump administration is weighing a separate plan to a

The stock rose 6% in premarket trading after Japan's SoftBank (JP:9984) agreed to invest $2 billion in the

Trump's flip-flopping on Intel highlights the impact of politics on investor sentiment. New leadership, government investment and hedge fund bets suggest a major turnaround in store for Intel.

Intel stock was down 3.9% after Bloomberg reported that the Trump administration could convert Chips Act grants into a 10% equity stake in Intel.

The development is part of a commitment from both sides to invest in advanced technology and semiconductor innovation in the U.S.