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What is Oracle, and how has the 50-year-old company made a tech comeback with AI and TikTok?

The company’s co-founder Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk as the world’s richest person this month.

Euronews

CEO who ran tech unicorn once valued at $1.2 billion charged with fraud after allegedly spending millions on his wedding and art classes

Abraham Shafi ran a buzzy startup called IRL (which stands for 'in real life') but now faces more than 20 years in prison.

Fortune

OpenAI Risks Losing SoftBank Billions As Microsoft Dispute Threatens 2026 Restructure

OpenAI's plan to restructure its business may shift to 2026 as it negotiates new contract terms with key backer Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT).

Benzinga

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Trump and Softbank Are Just ‘Noise’ for Intel. Here’s How Wall Street Really Thinks You Should Play INTC Stock.

Down 64% from all-time highs, Intel is a chip stock that might stage a rebound due to its strategic initiatives and AI investments. Is INTC stock a good buy today?

Barchart

Intel Is Trading at a Valuation Not Seen Since the Dot-Com Era. Will Trump Sweeten the Deal for INTC Stock?

It’s unclear if Intel will be able to grow its foundry business and benefit from the stakes taken by the Trump administration and SoftBank.

Barchart

As Trump Talks Intel Stake, Billionaires Can’t Get Enough of INTC Stock

Billionaire bets and political backing lift Intel, though ongoing losses and restructuring costs keep its rebound far from guaranteed.

Barchart

Intel Stock Plunges Nearly 7% As It Seeks Billions More Post-SoftBank Deal While Trump Administration Considers Stake

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) shares tumbled on Wednesday as the struggling chipmaker reportedly searches for more investors after a $2 billion capital injection from SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY), while the Donald Trump administration considers taking a direct stake in the company.

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SoftBank + Uncle Sam? What Intel's Twin Boosts Could Mean For Semiconductor ETFs

Embattled tech behemoth Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) received not one but two lifelines. Earlier on Monday, Japanese investment behemoth SoftBank (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) announced that it would acquire a $2 billion stake in the struggling chipmaker, purchasing shares at $23 each.

Benzinga

With Intel's SoftBank Deal Fueling Competition Fears, AMD Stock Slides Despite Bullish AI Outlook

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) are continuing their slide Wednesday morning, extending their downturn from Tuesday when several high-profile, AI-related stocks came under pressure.

Benzinga

US government pushes for 10% Intel stake amid US-China chip war

The Trump administration is moving to convert billions in CHIPS Act subsidies into a 10% equity stake in Intel. The first-of-its-kind deal would make Washington the company’s largest shareholder and signal a new era of direct government ownership in Silicon Valley.

Euronews

2 Powerful Forces Now Back Intel's Turnaround

Intel's turnaround is now backed by a strategic SoftBank investment and potential U.S. government stake, making it a key national technology asset.

MarketBeat

OpenAI won't make "Japanese anime sex bots" but Sam Altman says others definitely will — AI relationships are getting weird

Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t make “Japanese anime sex bots,” but he predicts other companies will “definitely” cross that line.

Windows Central

SoftBank Shares Plunge Over 7% In Tokyo After $2 Billion Intel Bet As Asian Tech Stocks Tumble Following Nvidia-Led US Sell-Off

On Wednesday, SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) shares fell sharply in Tokyo as investors reacted to its $2 billion investment in Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC), with broader Asian technology stocks sliding in tandem after a U.S. market pullback led by Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA).

Benzinga

OpenAI eyes world’s largest valuation for private company in stock sale talks

Maker of ChatGPT reported to be considering $6bn share sale that would boost its valuation to $500bn – above SpaceX

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Softbank reportedly considered buying Intel's foundry division outright before investing $2 billion into the company as equity

SoftBank invested $2 billion into Intel today, but before that they considered buying the company's foundry division outright. Softbank, who already owns ARM, would've likely been blocked over monopolistic concerns, but CEO Masayoshi's relationship with Trump might've easedlocalapproval.

Barchart

SoftBank Is Betting $2 Billion on Intel. Should You Buy INTC Stock Here?

Intel stock soars as Softbank announces a $2 billion stake in the beleaguered chipmaker. UBS says INTC shares could be worth as much as $40.

Benzinga

Trump Goes From Intel Critic To Cheerleader In Record Time: Tepper Saw It Coming

Donald Trump's relationship with Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) has flipped almost overnight. After calling the chipmaker "a disaster" last year, the president is now touting it as a national champion — right as the stock begins to claw its way back.

Benzinga

Intel Stock Is Rising Tuesday: Here's Why

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

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TechRadar

Intel saved? Softbank is investing $2 billion in beleagured chipmaker - and the Trump administration may still take a stake too

SoftBank has secured a $2 billion deal with Intel, and the Trump Administration might also want a slice of the pie.

PC Gamer

Softbank announces it's buying a $2 billion stake in Intel as the Trump administration reportedly considers a 10% slice of the bright blue chipmaking pie

Suddenly Intel looks like hot property again.

Euronews

Japan's SoftBank continues US investment as it moves to gain 2% stake in chip maker Intel

The Japanese tech giant has been increasing its investments in the US since the beginning of US President Donald Trump's second term.

The Guardian - UK

Intel secures $2bn lifeline from Japan’s SoftBank

Shares in chip maker rise amid reports US government is also considering taking a stake

The Guardian - UK

European shares hit six-month high on Ukraine peace deal hopes; grocery price inflation in Great Britain eases to 5%, survey shows – as it happened

Defence stocks fall as de-escalation could reduce need for military assets

The Independent UK

Japan's SoftBank to take $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group says it plans to take a $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel as it deepens its involvement in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing in the United States

Benzinga

Intel Stock Jumps Over 5% After Hours As SoftBank Buys $2 Billion Stake, Trump Administration Weighs Investment

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) surged in after-hours trading after SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) agreed to inject $2 billion into the chipmaker amid reports that the Donald Trump administration is weighing a 10% stake in the company.

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