INTC in Focus on SambaNova Deal Talk, High‑NA EUV Milestone, and Analyst Price Targets
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) is entering the end of 2025 with its stock back in the spotlight—caught between big “future Intel” catalysts (AI acquisitions and bleeding-edge chipmaking milestones) and the “present Intel” questions investors never really stop asking (execution risk, governance, and the economics of rebuilding a manufacturing giant).
As of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Intel shares are trading in the high-$37 range after closing around $37.31 on Dec. 16, with recent trading showing a $36.92–$37.96 daily range. [1]
Below is a detailed round-up of the current Intel stock news, forecasts, and analyst takeaways circulating on Dec. 17, 2025, and why each thread matters for INTC investors.




