Intel (INTC.US) hit a 52-week high on Friday, rising more than 2% to an intraday high of USD70.32, only about 6% below its all-time record closing peak of USD74.88 set on August 31, 2000.In early April, Intel agreed to pay USD14.2 billion to repurchase a 50% stake in its Ireland plant from Apollo Global Management, a move seen as part of the companys turnaround efforts. Subsequently, Intel announced it would join Elon Musks Terafab project to develop semiconductors for companies including Tesla, SpaceX and xAI. Meanwhile, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet (GOOG.US) , has pledged to use Intels future processors in its data centers.Related NewsReport: Bezos-Founded AI Startup Project Prometheus Nears USD10B Funding Round(me/t)(Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)
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