U.S. government sits on $26.5 billion gain from Intel stake, as shares surge 22%

U.S. government sits on $26.5 billion gain from Intel stake, as shares surge 22%

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enMarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailU.S. government sits on $26.5 billion gain from Intel stake, as shares surge 22%The surge in Intel shares, up more than 22% after earnings, has significantly boosted the value of the U.S. government’s position.By James Van Straten, AI Boost|Edited by Jamie Crawley Apr 24, 2026, 9:05 a.m. Make preferred on What to know: The U.S. government’s stake in Intel, acquired at $20.47 per share, is now worth approximately $35.4 billion. Intel’s stronger-than-expected earnings, driven by AI and data center growth, fueled the sharp 22% rally in pre-market trading on Friday. Growth was led by Intel’s Data Center and AI segment, which rose 22% to $5.1 billion as demand for Xeon processors accelerates alongside the broader AI infrastructure buildout.Th

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