Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary chip manufacturing agreement that would shift part of Apple's processor production to Intel facilities. The arrangement includes active support from the U.S. government, which holds a federal equity stake in Intel. This is Apple’s first major move to diversify chip production beyond TSMC, with potential implications for supply chain resilience and future hardware plans. For investors watching NasdaqGS:AAPL at a current share price of $292.68, this...