Key Takeaways Intel shares added to recent gains Tuesday following a report last week that the company could be a takeover target. Rival chipmaker Broadcom is the most likely buyer, some analysts said,

A Bernstein analyst recommends avoiding Intel’s stock as takeover rumors have the potential to drive a rally, though “it doesn’t feel like a long either.”

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This isn't the first time Intel's future has been in play. Back in September, Qualcomm (QCOM) reportedly explored buying Intel, but the deal fell apart due to complexities. Qualcomm could circle back,

The one-time Semiconductor giant's stock has been trading at levels that previously hadn’t been seen since 2015 as Intel has struggled to keep up with the AI chip movement. Shares of Intel are trading almost 70% below their 2021 highs, despite the company’s focus on returning chip manufacturing to the United States.

The S&P 500 jumped 1% on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, heading into the long weekend on a high note as prospects rebounded for additional interest-rate cuts in 2025.

Intel’s stock price climbed as much as 9.2 percent Friday morning after a report said a company is looking to acquire the semiconductor giant whole.

Key Takeaways Shares of the chipmaker are rising today alongside broader markets, leaving them up more than 5% in January, outpacing the S&P 500.Investors may be buying into signs of change in the wake of the retirement of CEO Pat Gelsinger late last year.