Intel (INTC 2.32%) The stock was gaining ground in Tuesday’s trading, bucking the trend that is affecting artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Shares of the semiconductor company rose 2.1 percent as of 3:13 pm ET, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. during this, Nvidia There was a 4.4 percent decrease, and AMD There was a decrease of 4.9 percent.
After the market closed on Friday, Bloomberg reported that Intel could receive up to $10 billion in additional grants and loans to support its chip fabrication business — as part of the CHIPS Act to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry. Funding allocated for Since the market was closed on Monday for President’s Day, positive investor reactions to the news had to wait until Tuesday.
Intel is making gains despite macroeconomic concerns.
AI stocks with valuations dependent on growth are losing ground on Tuesday as investors weigh inflation risks. Home Depot released its earnings results before the market opened, and management said the lingering effects of inflation were causing consumers to be more cautious with their spending. The comments have made investors more concerned that the Federal Reserve may choose to wait longer before cutting benchmark interest rates.
Despite an increase in perceived macroeconomic risks, Intel stock gained significant ground. It had risen as much as 3.8% in early trading, but lost some ground as inflation concerns began to play a bigger role in moving the broader market.
Intel may announce big news this week.
Intel is scheduled to host a conference on Wednesday during which it will provide an update on its foundry business. As the leading US-based semiconductor manufacturer, the company has growing economic and geopolitical importance.
now, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance semiconductors used for artificial intelligence and other high-speed computing applications. But China has signaled that it may exert greater influence over Taiwan in the near future, and that poses major economic and security risks for the United States and other Western countries.
As a result of this dynamic, the US and other countries are working to increase their domestic chip production capacities — and Intel aims to make semiconductor fabrication a much larger part of its business. Investors may get some key updates on the company’s emerging fab business on Wednesday.
Keith Noonan has no position in any stocks. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Home Depot, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends Intel and recommends the following options: long January 2023 Intel $57.50 calls, long January 2025 Intel $45 calls, and short February 2024 Intel $47 calls. The Motley Fool has a Disclosure Policy.