Intel rivals Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Broadcom are reportedly exploring potential deals that could split the storied American chip giant.

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Intel is testing its last shot at redemption. Nvidia and Broadcom are interested--but will they actually commit?

NVIDIA and Broadcom are running manufacturing tests with Intel and its new 18A process node, with AMD still thinking about using Intel's 18A process.

Key Takeaways Intel shares were up Monday after a report said Nvidia and Broadcom are running tests of its chip manufacturing process.Successful tests could mean chip manufacturing contracts for Intel worth hundreds of millions,

Intel shares powered higher in early Monday trading following reports that both Nvidia and Broadcom are looking to test the chipmaker's advanced AI production techniques in what could be an early and important endorsement of its nascent turnaround plans.