U.S. stocks return to regular trading on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, after an early close on Dec. 24 and a full closure on Christmas Day. New York Stock ExchangeFor Intel Corporation, that post-holiday open arrives with an unusually dense mix of late-December headlines: fresh scrutiny around Intel’s most ambitious manufacturing roadmap, renewed attention on its high-profile relationship with Nvidia, and the still-uncommon reality of the U.S. government holding a nearly 10% equity stake.