8/26/2025
Intel Deal Sparks Talk of Government Stakes in Defense Firms — Could Small-Cap Contractors Be the Next Beneficiaries?
The U.S. government’s surprise move to take a nearly 10% stake in Intel has raised fresh questions about whether similar investments could be directed toward defense contractors. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signaled this week that defense remains a central area of discussion, citing its deep ties to government funding and its strategic importance to national security.
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