Subj : Reports claim Intel approached Apple for collaboration and invest
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Sep 30 2025 09:30:08

Reports claim Intel approached Apple for collaboration and investment - I 
predict that the rest of the Magnificent 7 will get the same call before the 
end of the year

Date:
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:10:49 +0000

Description:
Prior to securing a $5 billion stake from Nvidia, Intel reportedly spoke with 
Apple and TSMC, and many predict other Magnificent 7 firms will be next.

FULL STORY
======================================================================Intel 
has been reaching out to Apple and TSMC for backing Nvidias $5 billion 
investment highlights a pivotal moment in Intels turnaround Future deals with 
so-called "Magnificent 7" firms could decide Intels recovery path 

Intel is on an investment roll at the moment, having secured a deal with the 
US government in return for a stake in the company, and then most recently, 
and most importantly, a mega deal with Nvidia. 

The GPU giant agreed to invest $5 billion in the American chip maker , which 
will see Intel design custom x86 chips for it. It proved to be a smart 
investment for Nvidia which saw its market cap leap $150 billion following 
the news . 

This could be just the beginning for Intel, however, as it courts other 
investors to find new ways to revive its business. Hello, is that Apple? 

Reports from The Wall Street Journal suggest Intel had already approached 
Apple and TSMC before sealing the Nvidia deal. 

Both firms have long histories with Intel, although each now operates in 
different directions. 

Apple abandoned Intel processors in Macs in 2020 in favor of its in-house 
silicon, while TSMC not only manufactures for Apple but also competes with 
Intel in the foundry space. 

 Bloomberg noted Apple had been engaged in conversations with Intel, although 
the Mac makers focus remains firmly on custom silicon built at TSMC. 

TSMC was quick to deny the reports , saying it had not spoken to Intel and 
had no interest in a joint venture. 

Analysts believe Apples only interest might lie in Intels foundry services, 
especially given political pressure for greater US-based production. 

Apple has recently expanded its domestic investment pledge to $600 billion, 
which could make siding with Intel strategically appealing. 

Intels efforts come at a critical time. With two consecutive quarters of flat 
growth following earlier declines, the company is under pressure to secure 
new partners. 

Its market value has slipped to under $160 billion while Nvidias has surged 
past $4 trillion. 

Additional investment could provide stability, but hesitation from potential 
partners could have the opposite effect and harm momentum. 

It seems likely that Intel will continue approaching the rest of the 
so-called Magnificent 7 - Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla - 
before the years end. 

While not all may commit, even limited buy-in from Apple or others would send 
a signal that Intels turnaround strategy has backing from powerful industry 
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ration-and-investment-i-predict-that-the-rest-of-the-magnificent-7-will-get-th
e-same-call-before-the-end-of-the-year


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