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Why Intel Rallied in September

Advances in AI agents spurred optimism for CPU stocks.

Why Intel Rallied in September

Published October 7, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) rallied 34.3% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Though Intel stock is up significantly for the year, it entered September well below its all-time high set in June. After exceeding $140 per share that month, Intel's stock fell to the mid-$80 range by the end of August.

Details

Due for a rally, Intel stock was propelled higher by several news items. These mainly centered on the growing importance of server CPUs for agentic AI applications. A potential collaboration with memory giant SK Hynix (NASDAQ: SKHY) also contributed.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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