Intel stock jumps in premarket as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings — what traders watch next
Intel shares rose 3.5% to $48.56 in premarket trading Wednesday after upgrades from Seaport and HSBC ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Options pricing signals an expected 8% swing in the stock by week’s end. Analysts project fourth-quarter revenue near $13.4 billion and data-center sales up over 30%. Investors are watching for updates on Intel’s 18A chip process and foundry progress.