Foundry Digital's new Zcash mining pool has captured 29% of the network's total hashrate within a month of its public launch, rapidly matching the share held by the previously dominant ViaBTC pool and signaling a major shift in the mining landscape toward institutional players.
As Intel's stock shows renewed vigor, analysts debate whether its ambitious foundry strategy and potential partnerships with giants like Apple can help it overcome stiff competition and past execution missteps to secure a lasting revival.
Intel shares fell nearly 6% as the market weighs Nvidia's significant strategic investment against the chipmaker's near-term challenges, including persistent foundry losses and intense data center competition.
Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for Intel to $41, maintaining an Equal Weight rating. The firm points to strong Q4 performance but warns that supply chain limitations could pressure near-term execution and customer confidence in Intel's foundry ambitions.
Fulton Financial's acquisition of Blue Foundry Bancorp has secured all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals, setting the stage for the deal to close on April 1, 2026, and reshape the regional banking landscape.
In a candid discussion, Intel board member and executive Lip-Bu Tan detailed the dual challenge of reviving the chipmaker's product roadmap while building a competitive foundry business from the ground up, highlighting progress on the 18A node and a 'laser-focus' on 14A.
A sharp February sell-off in Intel stock underscores persistent investor concerns over its foundry losses and near-term revenue guidance, threatening to extend its slump into March.
Intel's bid to become a major contract chipmaker receives a significant boost as tech giants Apple and Nvidia engage in talks to shift portions of their advanced semiconductor manufacturing to Intel's U.S. facilities, challenging the long-standing dominance of TSMC and Samsung.
AMD CEO Lisa Su is scheduled to visit Samsung Electronics' advanced semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek this week, with high-level talks expected to focus on broadening their alliance from memory chips to cutting-edge foundry collaboration.
Unverified reports suggest Tesla is seeking a major increase in advanced AI chip orders from Samsung's Texas facility, potentially signaling a crucial vote of confidence in the Korean giant's long-struggling contract manufacturing division.
Intel faces regulatory scrutiny in India over warranty practices while simultaneously undergoing a leadership and strategic overhaul, sharpening its focus on AI chips and foundry services to reclaim market momentum.
Intel shares rallied sharply this week as reports of potential manufacturing deals with Apple and a new AI memory collaboration with SoftBank's Saimemory division offset concerns over recent financial losses and a new shelf registration filing. The developments signal a strategic pivot toward becoming a full-scale foundry and AI infrastructure player.
As CEO Lip-Bu Tan marks his first year at Intel's helm, the chipmaker shows signs of financial stabilization and manufacturing progress. Yet, deep-seated challenges in its foundry business and competitive landscape underscore that the real test is just beginning.
Intel's share price has surged, pricing in a rapid recovery under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. But with the chipmaker's foundational turnaround facing significant hurdles and deep losses in its new foundry business, analysts question if the market has gotten ahead of itself.
As Intel pushes to reclaim its leadership in the semiconductor industry through advanced manufacturing and AI, Wall Street analysts are divided on whether the chipmaker's ambitious reset can deliver for investors.
Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO, invests $100M in AI firm SambaNova, and hires a key Qualcomm veteran, signaling a strategic shift towards AI and foundry services amid regulatory fines and competitive pressures.
A massive, sophisticated options trade signals deep institutional confidence in Intel's turnaround, betting against a collapse as the chipmaker's foundry business gains traction and financials stabilize.
Senior executive Kevin O'Buckley's exit to rival Qualcomm raises questions about Intel's foundry execution during a delicate phase of its turnaround and intensifying competition.
Regulatory approvals and shareholder consent pave the way for Fulton Financial Corporation to finalize its all-stock acquisition of Blue Foundry Bancorp, expanding its footprint in the competitive Northeast banking market.
A subtle revision in Intel's price target to $47.12 masks a significant shift in analyst sentiment, balancing optimism for its long-term foundry and AI strategy with persistent concerns over execution.
