A tech publication writes of the “near certainty” that a company is interested in buying Intel. But it’s not clear which one might fit the bill.

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 jumped 1% on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, heading into a three-day weekend on a high note as prospects rebounded for additional interest-rate cuts in 2025.Intel shares took off following reports that the semiconductor giant could be an acquisition target.

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.