Chip designers Nvidia and Broadcom are running manufacturing tests with Intel , two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, demonstrating early confidence in the struggling company's advanced production techniques.

Intel is rising on a report that two leading AI names are running manufacturing tests using its chipmaking technology.

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.

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.

Intel's 18A process could boost its struggling chip business, with Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD considering using it. Intel stock surged after report.

U.S. equities fell at midday on weak economic reports and worries about new tariffs from the Trump administration.

Intel was gaining early Monday on the prospect its chip-manufacturing business could gain major customers in Nvidia and Broadcom. Chip designers Nvidia and Broadcom are both running tests on Intel’s 18A manufacturing process,

Intel (INTC) shares climbed nearly 4% in morning trading on Friday after a Reuters report said that Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) are running manufacturing tests using Intel’s 18A process. The report also stated that Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is evaluating Intel’s technology but did not confirm whether AMD has submitted test chips for production.

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,