Intel stock climbs as Nvidia finalizes $5 billion stake — what’s next for INTC
NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 4:32 PM ET — After-hours Intel (INTC) shares rose about 1.7% to $37.30 in after-hours trading on Tuesday, extending gains from the prior session after the chipmaker confirmed Nvidia’s $5 billion investment has closed. The confirmation lands as Intel tries to rebuild investor confidence around a turnaround that requires heavy spending on manufacturing and next-generation chip development. It also crystallizes one of the more unusual alignments in the sector: the world’s leading AI chip company taking a large equity stake in a longtime CPU rival, while both compete for data-center dollars. In a Form 8-K,