Intel (INTC) stock soars on potential TSMC (TSM) and Broadcom (AVGO) deals, but analysts warn of regulatory risks. Explore investor insights and future outlook.

Intel stock fell Wednesday, ending a massive upswing that saw the stock notch its biggest five-day gain in its history as a publicly traded company.

Intel stock surged nearly 16% on Tuesday after a Wall Street Journal report suggested that Broadcom and TSMC were considering potential bids for the renowned chipmaker. Broadcom is said to be eyeing Intel’s chip design businesses,

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Broadcom—are each weighing the possibility of buying part of Intel, another competitor in the space. Both Intel and the Trump administration are apparently interested in making a deal.

Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett has criticized proposals to split the company, blaming the board for its decline and arguing that firing them and reinstating Pat Gelsinger would be a smarter move as Intel fights to regain its competitive edge against TSMC and Broadcom amid financial struggles and production delays.

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Intel shares powered higher in early Monday trading following reports that both Nvidia and Broadcom are looking to test the chipmaker's advanced AI production techniques in what could be an early and important endorsement of its nascent turnaround plans.

Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) are reportedly running manufacturing tests with Intel (INTC), sending shares in the chip manufacturing