Intel rivals Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Broadcom are reportedly exploring potential deals that could split the storied American chip giant. Broadcom has examined Intel's chip design and marketing unit,

Intel is testing its last shot at redemption. Nvidia and Broadcom are interested--but will they actually commit?

Shares of Intel jumped on Tuesday morning, the first day of trading since new reports emerged over the weekend that the chipmaker is the center of acquisition talks once again.