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Intel stock jumps again ahead of earnings as Wall Street splits on Lip-Bu Tan’s turnaround

Intel stock jumps again ahead of earnings as Wall Street splits on Lip-Bu Tan’s turnaround

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan 21, 2026, 07:44 PST Intel shares jumped about 10% to $53.67 in morning trade on Wednesday, extending a sharp rally ahead of the chipmaker’s quarterly report. Intel is scheduled to report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the U.S. market closes on Thursday, and will host an earnings call at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. (Intel Corporation)…
21 January 2026
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AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 10:35 ET — Regular session Intel shares surged 9.7% to $53.25 in early New York trading Wednesday, sparking a rally in AI chip stocks. AMD climbed 6.5%, Nvidia nudged up 1.5%, while Microsoft dipped 1% and Oracle dropped 2.3%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF advanced 2.6%. The group bounced back a day after a sharp sell-off…
21 January 2026
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Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

NEW YORK, January 21, 2026, 10:41 (EST) Intel investors are bracing for a volatile earnings week, with options markets pricing an about 8% move in the chipmaker’s shares after it reports quarterly results on Thursday. Options are contracts investors use to hedge — or bet on — near-term swings. (Investopedia) The report lands at an awkward moment: the stock has…
21 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps as earnings loom: why INTC shares are moving now

Intel stock jumps as earnings loom: why INTC shares are moving now

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:10 ET — Regular session Intel shares jumped roughly 7% Wednesday morning, building on a strong January rally as investors gear up for the chipmaker’s upcoming quarterly earnings. The stock last traded $3.42 higher at $51.98. Two upgrades shifted sentiment, starting with HSBC’s Frank Lee, who softened his stance on the rebound in server demand…
21 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps in premarket as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings — what traders watch next

Intel stock jumps in premarket as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 09:05 ET — Premarket Intel (INTC.O) shares climbed $1.63, roughly 3.5%, to $48.56 in premarket trading on Wednesday, buoyed by a series of upbeat analyst reports that extended the rally ahead of earnings. The announcement arrives just a day ahead of Intel’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report, set to drop after the market closes,…
21 January 2026
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Intel stock pops after-hours as HSBC, Seaport turn less bearish ahead of earnings

Intel stock pops after-hours as HSBC, Seaport turn less bearish ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 16:46 EST — After-hours Intel Corp shares jumped about 3.5% in after-hours trading to $48.56, after moving between $45.88 and $50.22 during the day. The upgrades from HSBC and Seaport Research Partners sparked the move, pointing to increased demand for Intel’s server chips and a steadier outlook for its contract chip manufacturing. Seaport raised its…
20 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps nearly 6% on analyst upgrades as Jan. 22 earnings near

Intel stock jumps nearly 6% on analyst upgrades as Jan. 22 earnings near

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 11:36 (EST) Intel shares climbed roughly 5.7% to $49.63 in late-morning trading Tuesday after Seaport Research Partners upgraded the chipmaker to Buy, setting a $65 price target. HSBC followed by raising its rating to Hold. Seaport analyst Jay Goldberg pointed to “strong signals” from Intel’s PC lineup, saying the company is “back on the right…
20 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slides as Trump tariff threats hit AI stocks; Microsoft, Broadcom fall

Nvidia stock slides as Trump tariff threats hit AI stocks; Microsoft, Broadcom fall

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 10:31 a.m. EST — Regular session Nvidia shares slipped roughly 3.4% to $179.83 in early Tuesday trading, weighing down a cluster of AI stocks that remain vulnerable to changes in risk appetite. The Nasdaq slipped about 1.6% by 9:39 a.m., while the S&P 500 fell roughly 1.3%, on worries over new tariff threats from President…
20 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps as HSBC, Seaport upgrades sharpen focus on Jan. 22 earnings

Intel stock jumps as HSBC, Seaport upgrades sharpen focus on Jan. 22 earnings

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 10:15 EST — Regular session Intel shares jumped 4.9% to $49.25 by mid-morning Tuesday, beating the broader U.S. market’s sluggish trend. Upgrades from HSBC and Seaport reignited interest in the chipmaker ahead of its earnings report. The calls arrive just days ahead of Intel’s Q4 earnings report, set for after the market closes on Jan.…
20 January 2026
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Intel stock slides premarket despite HSBC upgrade as tariff jitters hit tech

Intel stock slides premarket despite HSBC upgrade as tariff jitters hit tech

NEW YORK, January 20, 2026, 08:54 (EST) — Premarket Intel (INTC) shares dropped 2.8% to $46.96 in premarket trading Tuesday, despite HSBC upgrading the chipmaker from “Reduce” to “Hold” and lifting its price target to $50 from $26. The bank highlighted stronger demand for general-purpose server CPUs linked to “agentic AI” workloads and noted increased foundry activity, though it cautioned…
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Ovintiv Inc (OVV) Offers 15.6% YieldBoost via July $45 Covered Calls
    January 21, 2026, 12:05 PM EST. Ovintiv Inc (OVV) shareholders can enhance income by selling July covered calls at the $45 strike, receiving a $2.50 premium that adds a 12.7% annualized yield to the stock's 3% dividend. This "YieldBoost" totals a 15.6% return if shares remain below $45 at expiration. Should shares rise 10.5% above the current $40.41 price and be called away, investors still realize a 16.6% overall return, including dividends. The company's historical volatility stands at 47%, suggesting significant price fluctuations that impact risk assessment. Options traders favor calls over puts today, with a put:call ratio of 0.43, indicating bullish sentiment among S&P 500 components.
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