Chipmaker Intel Pauses Construction Of $25B Chip Plant In Israel: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) has paused its $25 billion chip plant construction in Israel, citing the need for flexibility in large-scale projects due to changing business conditions and market dynamics. Despite the pause, Intel remains committed to its operations in Israel, where it employs nearly 12,000 people. The Israeli government had previously agreed to provide Intel with a $3.2 billion incentive for the project. Intel's stock has lost over 6% in the last 12 months, but closed higher by 0.55% at $30.91 on Monday. Investors can access Intel stock via First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:FTXL) and Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:SHOC).
June 11, 2024 | 10:08 am
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First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) holds Intel stock, which has paused its $25 billion chip plant construction in Israel. This development may impact the ETF's performance in the short term.
FTXL holds Intel stock, and the pause in Intel's $25 billion chip plant construction could negatively impact the ETF's performance in the short term due to potential investor concerns.
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Intel has paused its $25 billion chip plant construction in Israel, citing the need for flexibility in large-scale projects due to changing business conditions and market dynamics. Despite the pause, Intel remains committed to its operations in Israel.
The pause in the $25 billion chip plant construction could be seen as a negative development, reflecting potential challenges in Intel's project management and market conditions. However, Intel's commitment to Israel and its existing operations may mitigate some concerns.
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Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC) holds Intel stock, which has paused its $25 billion chip plant construction in Israel. This development may impact the ETF's performance in the short term.
SHOC holds Intel stock, and the pause in Intel's $25 billion chip plant construction could negatively impact the ETF's performance in the short term due to potential investor concerns.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50