Intel's stock price soared by 24% on Friday, marking its best single-day performance since October 1987, as investors were buoyed by signs of recovery driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence. The stock closed at $82.57, bringing its year-to-date gain to 124% after an 84% rise throughout 2025. Friday's gain surpassed the 23% increase on September 18, when Nvidia agreed to invest $5 billion in Intel.
