Could This Be the Next Stock the U.S. Government Takes a Stake In?

Last month, computer company Intel announced that the U.S. government was going to be taking a 10% stake in its business. The money would come from grants that it previously issued to the business (but not yet paid), including under the CHIPS and Science Act.It didn't appear to be a one-off move, either, as the White House also hinted that it may not be the last deal that it does. There could be other companies that it takes a stake in. Having the backing of a big investor such as the U.S. government can add stability for a business and could result in more growth opportunities, but it may also introduce some added oversight and scrutiny along the way.One company that could be the next target for the U.S. government is Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT).Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool