Intel is trading 5.6% up at $102.55 after reports that SK Hynix is exploring a deal to manufacture memory chips at Intel’s planned Ohio facility.

  • Potential structures include leasing part of the site or forming a joint venture with cloud companies.
  • The talks remain preliminary, with no agreement finalized.
  • The developments support optimism about Intel’s foundry strategy, while broader technology-market gains provide additional support.