Intel shares jump while Softbank invests $ 2 billion in the troubled chips maker

Intel (IntcThe shares rise by 6 % in the pre -market trade on Tuesday, according to the news that the Softbank Group in Japan is investing two billion dollars in the faltering American chip maker.

Softbank will pay $ 23 per ETEL, a simple closing price on Monday of $ 23.66.

“This strategic investment reflects our belief that the manufacture and supply of advanced semiconductors will be expanded in the United States, as Intel plays a decisive role,” said Masyoshi, CEO of Softbank, who announced last December. Invest about $ 100 billion In the United States with President -elect Donald Trump.

Last week, Bloomberg I mentioned that the Trump administration was in talks Take a class In the chips maker, yesterday informed that the United States will buy about 10 % of Intel by converting some or all of the company Chips and Science Law Grants in property rights. The report said that such a class will make the United States the largest contributor to the besieged chips maker. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Last month, Intel sales topped in the second quarter of analysts, but the company is unexpectedly Swing and CEO lip-this Tan Disciplinary operations announced in a Memorandum for employees. However, the Intel shares entered Tuesday by 18 % this year.

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