Intel Stock News Today: Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) at the Crossroads of Foundry Progress, Washington Scrutiny, and New Deal Rumors — What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025
Intel Corporation stock (NASDAQ: INTC) is ending 2025 with a familiar mix of big promises and big questions. On one side: tangible foundry milestones and a manufacturing roadmap that could restore credibility after years of slips. On the other: intensifying political scrutiny, a deal-driven rally that some analysts call “too far, too fast,” and fresh headlines around acquisitions and partnerships that could reshape Intel’s AI trajectory. As of Friday, December 19, 2025, Intel shares were trading around $37.13, up about 2.3% during the session. In the broader market, U.S. stocks and semiconductors were also higher, with the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor