Intel Stock Is on Track for Its Best Year Since 1996. Can Its Rally Continue Next Year?

Intel has been trading like a top growth stock these days, even though there are serious question marks about its business.After a disastrous year in 2024 when shares of Intel (INTC +0.78%) crashed by more than 60%, you probably wouldn't have expected such a sharp turnaround in its fortunes this year. But that's exactly what has happened. As of Dec. 5, Intel's year-to-date gain was 107%, putting it on track for one of its best years in decades.These types of gains aren't typical for Intel; the company hasn' ...