On December 3, Intel announced its decision to retain its Networking and Communications unit/NEX following a comprehensive strategic review. This move marks a pivot from earlier considerations of divestiture intended to stabilize the company’s balance sheet.

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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan faces scrutiny over a conflict of interest regarding AI startup investments, as Trump demands his resignation, adding pressure to a chipmaker already reeling from a 60% stock collapse.

American semiconductor giant Intel Corp. ($INTC) has been facing a challenging few years due to intensifying competitive threats and its failure

Intel Corp. has scrapped plans to sell its multibillion-dollar NEX networking chip business.

On December 3, 2025, Intel stated that it would not be separating its Network and Edge Group. Network and Edge business is more likely to succeed if it remains part of the Intel.

Intel Corp. named Robin Colwell as senior vice president of government affairs, enlisting a Trump administration official to oversee the chipmaker’s relationship with policymakers and regulators.

Intel Corporation INTC reported a non-GAAP gross profit of $5.45 billion during the third quarter of 2025, up from $2.39 billion a year ago. Non-GAAP operating margin improves to 40% from 18% a year ago.