Why Intel Stock Is Falling After Initially Posting Gains Today

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock was gaining ground early in Thursday's trading, but traded lower later in the day. The semiconductor specialist's share price was down 1% as of 3:45 p.m. ET along with a 1.3% decline for the S&P 500 index and a 2.3% decline for the Nasdaq Composite index. The stock had been up as much as 3.7% earlier in the day.Investors were optimistic following reports that the Trump administration is encouraging Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) to acquire the company's chip-fabrication unit.The Trump administration is reportedly promoting a deal that would see TSMC either buy Intel's foundry business or partner with the company to run the unit. TSMC is the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance semiconductors and has been eyed as a potential buyer for Intel's struggling chip fabrication unit. Intel's fab business has been racking up massive losses and missing key performance milestones, but it still represents an important national resource for the U.S. Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool