Intel rivals Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Broadcom are reportedly exploring potential deals that could split the storied American chip giant.

Shares of Intel jumped on Tuesday morning, the first day of trading since new reports emerged over the weekend that the chipmaker is the center of acquisition talks once again.

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.

I n the last few weeks, Intel’s stock charged ahead by more than 20% as investors hoped for a breakup of Intel, the United States’ top manufacturer of leading-edge semiconduct

Speculation has swirled for over a week about a potential collaboration between Intel and TSMC, igniting reactions from Intel's current and former employees. Now, four former Intel directors have escalated the debate with a blistering Fortune op-ed,

President Donald Trump is due to announce Monday that chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest $100 billion in the United States

Trump announced the semiconductor manufacturing investment but did not say if it would provide security for Taiwan.

Taiwan's economy minister said on Tuesday his ministry had not received information about an overseas investment application by Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC , when asked about possible investment in Intel and the United States.