Intel stock jumps nearly 7.7% ahead of the open after SK Hynix talks
Published on 09/18/2026 at 08:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Intel stock closed at USD 108.80 on the Nasdaq on September 17, 2026, gaining 7.67% for the session. The shares outperformed the iShares Semiconductor ETF, which rose about 3.4% the same day, underscoring strong relative momentum in the chip segment.
September 17, 2026 in numbers
Intel Inc. (ISIN US4581401001, Nasdaq: INTC) traded between an intraday low of USD 104.70 and a high of USD 111.37 on September 17, 2026, before settling at USD 108.80 at the regular close on the Nasdaq. According to price history data for that date, the move represented a 7.67% advance from the prior close, with volume around 148.75 million shares, indicating very active trading in the stock. Per broader semiconductor benchmarks, the iShares Semiconductor ETF rose about 3.4% on the day, meaning Intel’s gain was more than double that sector proxy’s performance.
As The Globe and Mail reported on September 17, 2026, the rally was fueled by market chatter that SK Hynix is in talks with Intel about a possible tie-up focused on memory production in the United States. A same-day wrap from Yahoo Finance noted that Intel shares rose 7.7% as part of a broader rebound in major chip names, with peers such as AMD and Micron also advancing strongly. In addition, valuation commentary from GuruFocus highlighted that the September 17, 2026 close at USD 108.80 came after an approximately 8% surge, framing the move as part of a multi-day run driven by investors’ optimism on Intel’s future growth and artificial-intelligence positioning.
Today’s focus for Intel stock
Today, September 18, 2026, Intel heads into the open with investors’ attention still on the strategic implications of the rumored SK Hynix collaboration and the recent strength in semiconductor shares, as emphasized in sector coverage by Yahoo Finance. Market wraps such as the update from Mitrade underline that chip stocks’ rebound and ongoing discussions around US-based memory manufacturing could remain key themes for Intel stock as trading resumes today.
