Intel Stock (INTC) Outlook for 2026: Nvidia’s 18A Pause, U.S. Government Stake, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)
Intel shares swung sharply in thin holiday trading Dec. 24, closing near $36.15 after reports said Nvidia stopped moving forward with testing Intel’s 18A chip manufacturing process. The news renewed debate over Intel’s execution in advanced manufacturing. Despite the setback, Nvidia remains financially tied to Intel through a $5 billion investment cleared by U.S. antitrust agencies.