Intel stock (INTC) jumps nearly 7% as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what’s next
Intel shares rose 6.7% to $39.38 Friday, leading gains among chipmakers as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 4%. Trading volume for Intel reached about 95.4 million shares. The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher, while the Nasdaq was flat. Policy risk remained in focus after President Trump blocked a China-linked Emcore deal on national security grounds.