On January 17, the U.S. technology media outlet SemiAccurate revealed that Intel had become the acquisition target of an undisclosed company. This revelation triggered a notable spike in Intel's U.S. stock prices during the morning trading session, with the shares surging as much as 9.5% to reach $21.54, marking a new peak since December 6, 2024. Presently, the gains have moderated slightly, with the stock trading at $20.98 per share, reflecting a 6.7% increase and pushing Intel's total market capitalization to approximately $900 billion.
