📝 Executive Summary
Intel shares climbed sharply at the open, triggering a broad rally across semiconductor stocks and lifting major US equity indices. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) jumped, reflecting robust buying pressure in chip names. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq moved higher as investors rotated into technology, driving the market higher early in the session. The move signals confidence in the sector’s outlook, though traders remain watchful for afternoon reversals.