# Intel scores a massive Apple chip deal — ride the momentum as the turnaround accelerates

_AI-generated trading idea · LONG · AAPL, INTC_

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President Trump announced that Apple and Intel are teaming up to design and manufacture computer chips inside the United States. This massive government-backed partnership sent Intel's stock soaring over 9% right out of the gate.

## Idea

Landing a manufacturing deal with Apple is a game-changer for Intel's turnaround story, especially with political backing emphasizing domestic production. This news shifts the narrative around Intel from a struggling legacy chipmaker to a key domestic partner. The initial 9% surge shows massive investor enthusiasm, and this kind of political and corporate momentum often draws in institutional money that keeps pushing the stock higher over the following weeks.

## Key details

- Symbols: AAPL, INTC
- Timeframes: 1H, 1D
- Tags: \#stock, \#momentum, \#news\_driven

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## News sources

- [Intel shares rally as Trump says company will build chips for Apple in the U.S.](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/intel-shares-rally-as-trump-says-company-will-build-chips-for-apple-in-the-u-s-c72d8c88?mod=mw_rss_topstories) — MarketWatch
- [Intel Shares Soar After Trump Says It Struck Apple Chip Deal](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-18/intel-intc-share-price-soars-after-trump-says-it-struck-apple-chip-deal) — Bloomberg

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