Intel’s Q3 earnings exceed expectations with robust margins, liquidity, and narrowed losses. CEO Lip-Bu Tan credits US government funding for financial strength and announces transformative partnership with Washington. White House acquires 9.9% stake in Intel, injecting $8.9 billion, with $5.7 billion in CHIPS cash. Intel reports $13.65 billion in revenue, beating consensus estimates. Strategic partnerships and robust balance sheet position Intel for growth in AI and chipmaking. Collaboration with Nvidia aims to create new products for AI markets. Intel’s gross margin hits 40%, operating cash flow surges to $2.5 billion, and foundry losses narrow. Total cash and investments amount to $30.9 billion, enabling debt repayment and balance sheet improvement.

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