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

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The S&P 500 jumped 1% on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 , heading into a three-day weekend on a high note.

Strength in the tech sector helped lift the Nasdaq 1.5% , while the Dow ended the day 0.8% higher.

Intel ( INTC ) shares surged 9.3% , notching the best performance, amid reports that the semiconductor giant could be an acquisition target.

Freight shipper J.B. Hunt posted lower-than-expected sales and profits for the fourth quarter .