Intel Stock (INTC) Week Ahead: Nvidia Deal Clearance, US Government Backing, and Holiday-Shortened Trading Risks (Dec. 22–26, 2025)
U.S. antitrust regulators cleared Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel, removing a key obstacle for the chipmaker. Intel shares closed at $36.82 on Dec. 19, near the upper half of their 52-week range. The U.S. government holds a 9.9% equity stake after an $8.9 billion deal announced in August. Trading volume may be thin during the Christmas-shortened week.