Intel up 5.5% on $2 bn SoftBank deal to boost US chip innovation
Intel surged 5.5% in extended trade after SoftBank agreed to a $2 billion investment, giving it a ~2% stake. Both firms pledged to boost US semiconductor innovation. CEO Lip-Bu Tan called it a key step in tech leadership, while Masayoshi Son said Intel will play a 'critical role'. Stocktwits sentiment hit 'extremely bullish,' with message volume up 670%.