U.S. antitrust agencies cleared Nvidia’s planned $5 billion investment in Intel. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the official notice on December 19, 2025. This decision grants Nvidia an approximate 5% stake in the chipmaker.
The strategic alliance combines Nvidia's leadership in AI acceleration with Intel's extensive manufacturing capabilities and x86 architecture. The investment was initially announced in September.
Intel shares (INTC) rose approximately 3% following the news. The investment significantly boosts Intel’s turnaround efforts and its ambitions in the foundry business. This partnership potentially alters the competitive landscape with rivals TSMC and AMD.