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Intel CEO signs deals with Terafab, Google; acquires 49% stake in Irish fab

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 18, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
Market Analysis

Intel CEO Li Bu Tan signed deals with Elon Musk’s Terafab and Google and acquired a 49% stake in an Irish fab, but the Polymarket contract on NVIDIA being the largest company by market cap on June 30 holds at 89.5% YES.

Market reaction

The June 30 market sits at 89.5% YES, unchanged from a week ago. It takes $37,643 to shift the odds by 5 points, which points to a thick order book with committed liquidity on both sides.

Why it matters

Intel’s moves fit into the broader U.S. push to build domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity and reduce dependence on Taiwan’s TSMC. NVIDIA relies heavily on global supply chains, so a stronger Intel fab footprint in the U.S. and Ireland could matter over longer time horizons. But the market is pricing almost no near-term effect on NVIDIA’s position at the top of the market cap rankings. A YES share at 89¢ pays $1 if NVIDIA holds the top spot, a 1.12x return.

What to watch

NVIDIA’s upcoming earnings report is the most likely catalyst for movement in this contract. Any U.S. government announcements backing Intel’s expansion could also shift sentiment, particularly if they come with restrictions on NVIDIA’s supply chain access.

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Largest Company End Of June 712
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 88.5% Trade →
Largest Company End Of December 2026
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
December 31 0.8% Trade →
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