NASDAQ:INTC 23 December 2025 - 29 December 2025

Intel shares closed Friday near $36.20, capping a strong 2025 rally before U.S. markets paused for the weekend. CEO Lip-Bu Tan called 2025 a “defining year” in year-end remarks, stressing execution and cultural change. Intel Foundry unveiled a new multi-chiplet packaging concept, highlighting ambitions in advanced manufacturing. Investors remain focused on whether Intel can deliver consistent results and win major foundry customers.

Intel shares closed Friday at $36.20, with trading volume near 28.78 million. The stock remains below its December high of $44.02. U.S. markets ended the week quietly, with major indexes slightly lower but up for the week. Intel drew attention for unveiling a next-generation multi-chiplet packaging concept, according to Tom’s Hardware.

Intel closed Friday near $36.20 after a volatile December, down from an intraday high above $44 earlier in the month. Reuters reported Nvidia tested Intel’s 18A chip process but halted further progress, raising questions about foundry momentum. Intel shares remain up roughly 80% year to date, with a market cap over $170 billion. Investors are watching for updates on 18A yields and government policy risks.

Intel shares traded at $36.23, up 0.18% Friday afternoon in New York, with volume just over 18 million shares. The stock remains below its Dec. 3 high of $44.02, despite a year marked by an $8.9 billion U.S. government stake and nearly 90% gains earlier in 2025. Broader semiconductor ETFs outperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100. Investors await key product milestones in early 2026.

U.S. markets resume regular trading Dec. 26 after the Christmas holiday, with Intel opening at $36.16, well below its recent $44.02 high. Intel faces fresh scrutiny over its manufacturing roadmap and its partnership with Nvidia, after reports that Nvidia tested but did not commit to Intel’s 18A process. The U.S. government maintains a nearly 10% equity stake in Intel. Lower holiday trading volumes may amplify headline-driven moves.