Reduction in funding to Intel
The United States Department of Commerce recently announced a significant change in funding for Intel, reducing the amount to 7.86 billion dollars through the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.
This decision marks a decrease from the 8.5 billion dollars previously announced in March, but it still represents significant support for the promotion of semiconductor production and Intel’s advanced packaging projects in key states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon.
Contracts and future investments
In addition to this direct funding, Intel has obtained a contract worth 3 billion dollars for the Secure Enclave program, a strategic initiative aimed at expanding the production of advanced semiconductors for the United States government. These funds align with Intel’s ambitious goal of investing more than 100 billion dollars in the United States, a plan that also includes a 25% investment tax credit. These measures are essential to strengthen Intel’s position in the global semiconductor market, in a context of increasing international competition
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LightOn and the IPO in Europe
In a context of innovation and growth, the French company LightOn, specialized in generative artificial intelligence, recently listed on Euronext Growth Paris, setting a record in Europe. The company raised 11.9 million euros through an IPO, with a market capitalization of 62 million euros. The funds raised will be used to expand sales and invest in the innovation of the Paradigm platform, aiming for a transformative impact at an international level. This move highlights the growing interest in emerging technologies and the importance of investing in innovative solutions to remain competitive in
the global market.
Market trends and future prospects
The stock of Atos registered a significant increase on the Paris Stock Exchange thanks to the proposal to purchase Advanced Computing activities by the French State. This led to a 60% increase in the stock, also supported by the approval of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers for the capital increase of 233 million euros. However, the European market has shown signs of instability, with a 1% drop in the Ftse Mib at Piazza Affari, in response to Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. These events highlight the challenges and opportunities that characterize the current technological and financial landscape
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