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Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

Intel Corporation’s SambaNova AI Bet Clears U.S. Review as INTC Stock Nears $100

U.S. antitrust regulators cleared Intel’s investment in SambaNova Systems, granting early termination for the deal and removing a key regulatory barrier. Intel raised its stake in the AI chip startup to 8.2% with a $35 million investment in February and plans another $15 million. The FTC decision does not endorse Intel’s strategy but ends the pre-closing review. Intel shares last closed at $99.62, up 5.44% on AI demand.
2 May 2026
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Why Intel Stock Hit a Record: Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Focus

Why Intel Stock Hit a Record: Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Focus

Intel shares hit a record $94.75 early Thursday, up 12%, after reports that Google may use Intel’s EMIB packaging for next-generation AI chips. Intel Foundry posted $5.42 billion in Q1 revenue but lost $2.44 billion. Apple is also evaluating Intel’s 18A-P process for M-series chips, according to TrendForce. Google and Intel recently announced a multiyear partnership on AI and cloud infrastructure.
30 April 2026
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QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

QQQ Rises Today as Big Tech Earnings Put the Nasdaq 100 Rally on the Line

The Invesco QQQ Trust closed up $3.99 at $661.57 Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. Volume topped 30 million shares. Microsoft and Alphabet reported strong cloud and AI-driven revenue growth after the bell. The broader Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.04%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.04%.
30 April 2026
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Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

Intel Stock Hits Record High as Google AI Chip Report Puts Foundry Turnaround in Play

Intel shares surged 10% Wednesday after reports that Google may use Intel’s EMIB chip-packaging technology in its next AI processor. The stock hit $94.03 before settling at $93.23. Intel recently reported first-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year over year. CFO David Zinsner said some gains came from selling previously shelved chips.
29 April 2026
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Intel Stock Pulls Back From 26-Year High as AI Spending Worries Hit Chips

Intel Stock Pulls Back From 26-Year High as AI Spending Worries Hit Chips

Intel shares fell 1% to $84.12 Tuesday after earlier dropping to $80.39, pausing a rally fueled by AI-related demand for its CPUs. The stock move followed reports that OpenAI missed user and revenue targets, sending the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index down 3.2%. Intel reported first-quarter revenue up 7% to $13.6 billion and forecast second-quarter revenue as high as $14.8 billion.
28 April 2026
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S&P 500’s April Rally Has One Big Catch as Big Tech Earnings Loom

S&P 500’s April Rally Has One Big Catch as Big Tech Earnings Loom

The S&P 500 slipped 0.17% to 7,153.03 late Monday morning as U.S. stocks retreated from record highs ahead of major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. Brent crude rose 2.1% to $107.49 a barrel amid stalled U.S.-Iran talks and shipping disruptions. Nearly half the S&P 500’s market value is set to report earnings this week, including Microsoft, Meta, Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon.
27 April 2026
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Best Stock To Buy Today Outside The U.S.? SK Hynix’s AI Rally Forces The Question

Best Stock To Buy Today Outside The U.S.? SK Hynix’s AI Rally Forces The Question

SK hynix surged 5.73% to 1,292,000 won Monday, hitting a record as investors bought AI-linked chip stocks and KOSPI set a new high. First-quarter revenue reached 52.58 trillion won, with operating margin at 72%. Demand for SK hynix’s high-bandwidth memory far exceeds supply. South Korean retail investors sold 14.8 trillion won in shares this month, much of it in SK hynix and Samsung Electronics.
27 April 2026
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Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Lagging — Fed, PCE and Big Tech Could Decide Its Next Move

Dow futures fell early Monday as oil prices climbed and investors braced for earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, along with a Federal Reserve policy decision and major economic reports. On Friday, the Dow slipped 0.2% to 49,230.71, lagging behind record closes for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Brent crude topped $101 a barrel amid tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
27 April 2026
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Nvidia vs AMD vs Intel Stock: Why Intel’s Rally Just Changed the AI Chip Forecast

Nvidia vs AMD vs Intel Stock: Why Intel’s Rally Just Changed the AI Chip Forecast

Intel shares jumped 23.6% Friday to $82.54 after a strong earnings report and upbeat revenue forecast, marking their biggest one-day gain since 1987. AMD rose 13.9% to $347.81, while Nvidia closed up 4.3% at $208.27, near its 52-week high. Intel’s results sparked new interest in CPUs for AI workloads, shifting analyst targets and investor focus beyond GPUs.
26 April 2026
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US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Intel Sparks AI Rally

US Stock Market This Week: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Intel Sparks AI Rally

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, lifted by a surge in chip stocks after Intel’s strong forecast. The Dow slipped 0.16%. Intel’s revenue and outlook beat estimates, sending its shares and peers like AMD and Nvidia sharply higher. IBM and ServiceNow weighed on software stocks, highlighting uneven performance across sectors.
25 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Hits Record as Intel AI Rally Outruns Dow

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Hits Record as Intel AI Rally Outruns Dow

Nasdaq climbed 1.5% to 24,805.83 and the S&P 500 gained 0.68% at mid-session Friday, while the Dow slipped 0.33%. Intel surged over 20% after projecting second-quarter revenue above estimates, sparking a rally in chip stocks. U.S. consumer sentiment hit a record low in April, keeping inflation concerns in focus. Brent crude traded at $104.62, down 0.43%.
24 April 2026
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AMD Stock Jumps as Intel’s AI CPU Boom Puts $500 Billion in Sight

AMD Stock Jumps as Intel’s AI CPU Boom Puts $500 Billion in Sight

AMD shares jumped over 7% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, boosted by strong AI-driven demand for server CPUs following Intel’s earnings report. Premarket prices suggested AMD’s market value could surpass $500 billion, up from $497.79 billion at Thursday’s close. Intel’s Data Center and AI revenue rose 22% to $5.1 billion last quarter. AMD is set to report its own quarterly results on May 5.
24 April 2026
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Intel Stock Eyes a Record as AI Data Centers Put CPUs Back in Play

Intel Stock Eyes a Record as AI Data Centers Put CPUs Back in Play

Intel forecast second-quarter revenue of $13.8 billion to $14.8 billion, topping analyst estimates after first-quarter sales rose 7% to $13.6 billion. Shares jumped 28% in premarket trading. Tesla plans to use Intel’s 14A process for its Terafab AI chip project, marking Intel Foundry’s first major outside customer. The data center and AI unit reported $5.1 billion in revenue, up 22% from a year ago.
24 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 172 points early Friday, driven by Intel’s strong forecast, while Dow futures slipped 58 points as oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Intel shares jumped 19% after projecting second-quarter revenue above estimates. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 5.09% Thursday, its steepest drop since January. Consumer sentiment data is due at 10 a.m. ET.
24 April 2026
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Intel Earnings Preview: AI Server-Chip Shortages Put Turnaround to the Test

Intel Earnings Preview: AI Server-Chip Shortages Put Turnaround to the Test

Intel will report first-quarter results Thursday after earlier warning of struggles to meet AI server chip demand. Analysts expect revenue to fall 1.9% to $12.42 billion and adjusted earnings to drop nearly 90%, despite projected growth in its data center and AI segment. Intel recently bought out Apollo’s stake in its Irish fab for $14.2 billion. Lead times for some server CPUs could reach six months.
21 April 2026
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Intel Stock Pulls Back From 25-Year High Ahead of Earnings as AI CPU Bet Faces Test

Intel Stock Pulls Back From 25-Year High Ahead of Earnings as AI CPU Bet Faces Test

Intel shares dropped 3.5% to $66.08 on Monday, retreating from Friday’s 24-year high ahead of its April 23 earnings report. Investors are watching for signs that AI demand for server CPUs is expanding beyond Nvidia’s GPUs. Intel faces ongoing foundry losses, with its contract chipmaking arm losing $10.32 billion in 2025 despite higher revenue.
20 April 2026
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US Stock Market Week Ahead: Record S&P 500 Rally Faces Iran Risk, Tesla Earnings and Fed Hearing

US Stock Market Week Ahead: Record S&P 500 Rally Faces Iran Risk, Tesla Earnings and Fed Hearing

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, but the Strait of Hormuz remained shut Sunday after Iran reversed its reopening, with new U.S.-Iran talks set for Monday in Pakistan. Nearly one-fifth of S&P 500 companies report earnings this week, including Tesla, Boeing, and Intel. Two vessels came under fire in the Strait Saturday, and U.S. gasoline prices average $4.05 a gallon.
19 April 2026
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Intel Stock Hits Dot-Com-Era High. Now Comes the Earnings Test

Intel Stock Hits Dot-Com-Era High. Now Comes the Earnings Test

Intel shares hit $70.32 Friday, their highest intraday level since 2000, before closing at $68.50 ahead of first-quarter results due April 23. Investors cited new AI chip deals with Google and a planned partnership with Elon Musk’s Terafab project. Intel also agreed to buy back a 49% stake in its Irish Fab 34 for $14.2 billion. Analyst targets rose, but most ratings remain cautious.
18 April 2026
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  • Meta and Microsoft Slash 81K Jobs in Q1 2026 to Boost AI Infrastructure
    May 2, 2026, 9:35 PM EDT. Meta Platforms and Microsoft announced a combined 81,000 job cuts in Q1 2026 to redirect resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This strategic shift aims to strengthen their positions amid a U.S.-China AI race, with U.S. tech firms investing roughly $700 billion in AI this year. Meta's stock reflects strong market confidence, trading at 100% YES across prediction markets for reaching set targets by April 27, 2026. The layoffs are seen as proactive steps, not financial distress, enhancing long-term competitiveness. Investors will watch Meta's earnings and partnerships, alongside geopolitical moves involving China's AI efforts, for future impact on market sentiment and stock performance.

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Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

3 May 2026
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $16.5 billion, up 13% from a year earlier, with revenue rising 10% to $49.8 billion. The bank’s SEC filing showed a $31.4 billion credit-loss allowance and noninterest expense up 14% to $26.9 billion. Nonperforming assets rose 10% to $10 billion. Shares closed Friday at $312.47, valuing the bank at about $864.8 billion.
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