By David Moadel
Publication Date: 2026-09-30 16:29:00
Intel closed out September with a move that has investors debating whether the chip giant’s turnaround is finally gaining real traction or whether the rally has already run ahead of the fundamentals.
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Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) stock rose 3% to $119.23 on Wednesday, capping a surprisingly strong September for the chip contender. NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares ticked up 1% to $230.48, while Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock slipped 1% to $602.40. Semiconductor names showed mixed trading as investors assessed the durability of the recent rebound.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) edged down 0.29% to $565.82. Broader markets advanced, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE ARCA:SPY) up 0.54% to $768.35. Intel has stayed in focus after a robust September semiconductor recovery and fresh commentary on its turnaround, centered on AI-driven demand, foundry execution risk, and debate over whether the rally already prices in much of the recovery.
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