Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Buys Into Secondary Offering, Cramer Says Buy More

As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on August 12, 2026.

Jim Cramer @jimcramer

Cramer is reading Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's purchase on the secondary offering as a buy signal, at a moment when the U.S. government sits as the chipmaker's largest shareholder.

Lip-Bu bought big on the secondary.. buy more
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Jim Cramer posted on X on August 12, 2026, pointing to Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's purchase in the secondary offering as a reason for investors to add to their own positions.

A chief executive committing personal money to a secondary offering is widely read as a direct signal of confidence in the stock's near-term trajectory, and Cramer is treating it as the clearest available endorsement of Intel at this price level.

The U.S. government currently sits as Intel's largest shareholder, making executive buying in the secondary market a notable show of conviction alongside a uniquely powerful co-investor.

The post drew dozens of likes and replies within hours, suggesting investors are actively debating the call rather than ignoring it.

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