S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Intel Stock Soars as Takeover Speculation Spreads

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Key Takeaways The S&P 500 jumped 1% on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, heading into a three-day weekend on a high note as prospects rebounded for additional interest-rate cuts in 2025.Intel shares took off following reports that the semiconductor giant could be an acquisition target.