Intel Corporation's stock ($INTC) has seen a notable increase, rising to approximately $25.50, with expectations of reaching $30 amid political support for domestic manufacturing. Analysts highlight that the company's share in the notebook, desktop, and server markets is at its lowest since 2006. Despite the positive outlook, Intel faces significant competition from AMD, which has gained nearly 10% in desktop CPU market share over the past year, exacerbated by Intel's ongoing struggles, including layoffs and technical issues with its Arrow Lake CPUs. The political climate, particularly with a president-elect advocating for U.S. manufacturing, may provide Intel with potential tailwinds, but the company must contend with its current market challenges.