Intel Corp. experienced a significant surge in its stock price, rising over 10% following reports that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Broadcom Inc. are exploring separate deals that could lead to the breakup of the company. TSMC is reportedly considering taking control of some or all of Intel's manufacturing facilities, potentially as part of an investor consortium. Meanwhile, Broadcom has been examining the possibility of acquiring Intel's chip design and marketing business. These discussions are still in preliminary and informal stages, with no formal offers made to Intel's board. The potential breakup comes as Intel has faced challenges in recent years, including losing market share to rivals and missing out on the artificial intelligence boom. The stock's rise reflects investor optimism about the potential restructuring, despite the talks being at an early stage. However, after the initial surge, Intel's stock fell 6%, following a five-day gain of 38.5%, marking its biggest gain since 2023.