Intel (INTC) Pops as Tesla Mulls Chip Partnership; Pre‑Market Rebounds on Musk Comments — Nov. 7, 2025
Intel shares are edging higher in early U.S. trading after Elon Musk said it’s “worth having discussions” with Intel about manufacturing Tesla’s next‑gen AI chips, a remark that instantly pushed the chipmaker back into the AI spotlight. Intel’s stock ticked up in pre‑market trade on Friday as traders weighed the significance of a potential Tesla–Intel tie‑up alongside this fall’s landmark Nvidia partnership and the U.S. government’s 10% equity stake in Intel. Reuters+1 Today’s Intel headlines (Nov. 7, 2025) 1) Musk floats Intel as a possible Tesla chip partner.At Tesla’s annual meeting, Musk said building a “gigantic chip fab” is likely