Intel Stock After Hours (Dec. 19, 2025): INTC Ticks Higher as FTC Clears Nvidia’s $5B Investment — What to Watch Before the Next Market Open
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) ended Friday’s regular session modestly higher, then added to gains in after-hours trading as investors digested a key regulatory update tied to Nvidia’s planned investment. After the bell on Friday, Dec. 19, Intel shares traded around $37.10 in after-hours action (as of 6:02 p.m. ET), up about 0.76% from the $36.82 close, with unusually heavy postmarket volume reported. MarketWatch+1 That after-hours move follows a strong day for U.S. equities broadly and a renewed bid in large-cap AI and semiconductor names—important context for anyone preparing for the next regular U.S. market session (note: U.S. stock markets are