
Stock Movers Starbucks Falls, Intel Rises, Lithium Americas Soars After News of Trump Stake
Sep 25, 2025
Starbucks is making headlines with a $1 billion restructuring plan, leading to store closures and job cuts. Meanwhile, Intel's fortunes are looking brighter after it approached Apple for investment, helping its stock rally over 5%. Lithium Americas is on fire, soaring after reports of a potential U.S. government equity stake. These shifts in the market reflect significant changes and opportunities that listeners won’t want to miss!
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Starbucks Rightsizing Move
- Starbucks will close about 1% of its U.S. and Canada stores as part of a $1 billion restructuring.
- CEO Brian Niccol aims to
Intel's Comeback Bid Attracts Investors
- Intel surged as it seeks additional investments, potentially from Apple, after the U.S. took a 10% stake.
- The move signals renewed appetite to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
Apple Could Back Intel
- Apple could play a strategic role by investing in Intel given its strong balance sheet and AI tailwinds.
- Such a partnership would reflect broader corporate interest in AI and chip capabilities.
