Usman Salis
⬤ Intel (INTC) kept its rally going as the stock hit new 52-week highs, continuing the strong upward move that's been building over recent months. The stock closed at $43.47 after touching an intraday peak of $43.68, backed by heavy volume of 167.2 million shares. The chart shows clear buying interest that's been lifting the stock steadily through the second half of 2025.
⬤ Price action shows Intel maintaining solid ground above key technical levels, sitting well above its 50-day moving average at $37.00 and the 200-day average at $25.94. The long-term trend has stayed firmly positive since midyear, with the stock climbing from the low-20s and building consistent higher levels. The latest push came after a brief pause near the 50-day moving average, then Intel accelerated sharply into new high territory. Rising volume alongside the move points to growing participation as buyers drive momentum forward.
⬤ The chart also shows Intel's steady trend strength, displaying multiple phases of upward movement since early fall. Successive climbs through $30 and $35 built a solid foundation for more gains, and the most recent rally carried the stock above its prior November peak. Both major moving averages keep sloping upward, reflecting supportive conditions as Intel holds its strongest technical position of the year. The steady rise matches broader market interest in semiconductor stocks and ongoing demand for chip-related names.
⬤ Reaching new 52-week highs typically signals strengthened sentiment around a company's performance and outlook. Intel's move above earlier resistance zones reinforces confidence in its trend and may shape expectations across the semiconductor sector more broadly. As momentum builds, the coming sessions will help determine how the stock responds to elevated interest and shifting conditions in the tech market.
Usman Salis
