Later in the summer, the U.S. government took a strategic stake in Intel as a national champion in semiconductor manufacturing, while Nvidia invested $5 billion into the company. These funds will be used to help Intel invest for the future of AI semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S., giving it a better footing to compete without worrying about its balance sheet. This is why Intel stock is up significantly in recent months, rewarding shareholders who bet on the storied brand in one of its darkest moments.A ...