Intel’s Stock Surge in 2025
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) skyrocketed nearly 90% in 2025 after a new CEO implemented significant cost-cutting measures and secured substantial equity investments from the U.S. government, Nvidia, and SoftBank. This financial boost improved Intel’s balance sheet during a challenging market.
Challenges Ahead for Intel
Looking forward to 2026, Intel must secure a major foundry customer, with rumors suggesting potential interest from Apple in its 18A process. Despite plans for PC CPU releases, Intel faces rising memory chip prices due to high demand, which could adversely affect the PC market and Intel’s business growth.
