Intel Corporation (INTC) has seen a 20% year-to-date increase, with a 26% surge in August. The Trump administration’s decision to convert $8.9 billion of the firm’s CHIPS Act grants into equity has boosted investor confidence. Jim Cramer believes it’s wise for Intel to take government funding to help raise additional capital.

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