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[–] sundray@lemmus.org 31 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Huh.

in August, [the US government spent] $8.9 billion for a nearly 10% share of Intel, converted out of CHIPS Act grant money. Today, the federal government is Intel’s largest single shareholder.

Wonder what that 8.9 billion is worth now...

[–] Canigou@jlai.lu 25 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (1 children)

I've read somewhere that it is still a more than 200% grow in value, even considering the last dive. Will post the source if I find it again...
EDIT : Here "Even accounting for Friday’s expected drop, the value of the government’s stake in Intel has grown by 280%."

[–] sundray@lemmus.org 5 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Ah, that's interesting. Curious if the govt will scoop up more of Intel or stand pat, then. We're kind of in uncharted waters here.

[–] Prox@lemmy.world 4 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Why is the government buying any of Intel?

[–] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 1 points 3 minutes ago

The secret ingredient is crime (corruption)