Intel is trading at $26.28, up 3.42%, amid broader market gains; no company-specific announcement clearly explains the move. - On September 25, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite is up 0.58%, while the S&P 500 and Dow are also higher, supporting a global risk-on backdrop. - Earlier reports of exploratory SK Hynix manufacturing discussions remain supportive background, but no agreement has been finalized.