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 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,

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is also considering Intel's 18A process, though it is unclear if AMD has submitted test chips.

Intel is making strides in its bid to become a true player in the contract chip manufacturing business. Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that

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

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.

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

Nvidia and Broadcom test Intel’s manufacturing process, as Intel seeks to revive its struggling foundry business.

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,