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NASDAQ:INTC News 4 January 2026 - 7 January 2026

Intel stock jumps nearly 9% as CES Panther Lake push meets fresh Wall Street upgrade

Intel stock jumps nearly 9% as CES Panther Lake push meets fresh Wall Street upgrade

Intel shares jumped 8.9% to $43.62 Wednesday after unveiling new Panther Lake laptop chips at CES and receiving an analyst upgrade. The chips, built on Intel’s 18A process, will power over 200 PC models starting Jan. 27. Investors are watching early demand and rollout of the Core Ultra Series 3. J.P. Morgan analysts remain cautious on Intel’s ability to challenge TSMC in advanced chip manufacturing.
7 January 2026
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Nvidia, AMD or Intel? CES 2026 AI chip rollouts sharpen 2026 stock callsLAS VEGAS,

Nvidia, AMD or Intel? CES 2026 AI chip rollouts sharpen 2026 stock callsLAS VEGAS,

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the Vera Rubin AI platform is in full production, with servers carrying 72 GPUs and 36 CPUs. AMD introduced MI455 and MI440X chips at CES, targeting AI customers including OpenAI, and previewed a 2027 MI500 series. Analysts’ price targets continue to favor Nvidia and AMD, while Intel’s outlook remains mixed despite a recent upgrade.
7 January 2026
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Intel stock today: INTC steadies before the bell as CES “Panther Lake” chips put 18A under the microscope

Intel stock today: INTC steadies before the bell as CES “Panther Lake” chips put 18A under the microscope

Intel shares were flat in premarket trading Wednesday after closing up 1.7% at $40.04. At CES, Intel launched its first 18A-built laptop chip, Panther Lake, promising 60% better performance over the previous model. The company said pre-orders for Core Ultra Series 3 laptops began Jan. 6, with global availability set for Jan. 27. Investors await Intel’s next earnings report on Jan. 29.
7 January 2026
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Intel stock slips as CES Panther Lake chips and fresh “buy” call put 18A turnaround in spotlight

Intel stock slips as CES Panther Lake chips and fresh “buy” call put 18A turnaround in spotlight

Intel shares slipped 0.1% to $39.32 Tuesday morning after launching its Panther Lake/Core Ultra Series 3 laptop chips at CES, marking the first high-volume use of its 18A manufacturing process. The company said more than 200 PC designs will use the new chips, with laptops available globally from Jan. 27. Investors are watching for early order signals and production ramp as Intel aims to regain manufacturing edge.
6 January 2026
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AI ETFs before the bell: Nvidia CES chip push lifts funds as bubble warnings linger

AI ETFs before the bell: Nvidia CES chip push lifts funds as bubble warnings linger

Nvidia detailed its Vera Rubin AI platform at CES, while Intel launched its Panther Lake laptop chip tied to its 18A process. AI-focused ETFs traded mostly higher in premarket U.S. action; BOTZ rose 2.4%, AIQ gained 1.1%. Nvidia shares slipped 0.4%, AMD fell 1.1%. Traders are watching rate expectations ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
6 January 2026
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Intel stock whipsaws ahead of CES Panther Lake debut as 18A chipmaking bet comes due

Intel stock whipsaws ahead of CES Panther Lake debut as 18A chipmaking bet comes due

Intel closed down 0.03% at $39.37 after a volatile session ahead of its CES update on the Panther Lake chip, the first high-volume product on its 18A process. Melius Research upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $50 target. Shares traded heavily, opening at $41.68 and hitting a low of $39.28 before settling near flat. Investors await details on manufacturing progress at the company’s 6 p.m. ET CES event.
6 January 2026
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Intel stock lifts on Melius upgrade as traders brace for Intel’s CES Panther Lake reveal

Intel stock lifts on Melius upgrade as traders brace for Intel’s CES Panther Lake reveal

Intel shares rose 0.7% to $39.67 Monday morning after Melius Research upgraded the stock to “buy” and set a $50 target ahead of the company’s CES event. Senior VP Jim Johnson will unveil the Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors at 6 p.m. ET. Semiconductor stocks broadly gained, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF up 2%. Investors await product details and Intel’s Jan. 29 earnings report.
5 January 2026
AMD’s CES 2026 keynote is tonight: what Lisa Su’s AI message means for investors

AMD’s CES 2026 keynote is tonight: what Lisa Su’s AI message means for investors

AMD CEO Lisa Su will deliver a CES keynote in Las Vegas at 6:30 p.m. PST Monday, focusing on artificial intelligence. AMD shares rose 1.3% in early U.S. trading ahead of the event. Nvidia and Intel also have CES media-day events scheduled. AMD plans to stream the keynote and outline its AI strategy for data centers and devices.
5 January 2026
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Intel stock climbs in premarket ahead of CES 2026 “Panther Lake” reveal — what traders watch next (INTC)

Intel stock climbs in premarket ahead of CES 2026 “Panther Lake” reveal — what traders watch next (INTC)

Intel shares rose 2.3% to $40.28 in premarket trading Monday ahead of its CES launch event for Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” PC chips. The company says Panther Lake, built on the new Intel 18A process, is already in production with broad availability set for January 2026. Investors are watching for updates on product timing and manufacturing progress. Intel closed Friday at $39.38, up 6.7% from the prior session.
5 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps nearly 7% as chip rally kicks off 2026 — CES “Panther Lake” debut is next test

Intel stock jumps nearly 7% as chip rally kicks off 2026 — CES “Panther Lake” debut is next test

Intel shares jumped 6.7% to $39.38 Friday, leading a semiconductor rally ahead of CES in Las Vegas. The company will debut its new Core Ultra Series 3 processors at a livestream event Monday at 6 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose 4%, while the S&P 500 closed at a record high. Investors are also watching for key U.S. jobs data next week.
4 January 2026
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Chip stocks surge into 2026 as Nvidia, AMD and Intel face CES and jobs-report tests

Chip stocks surge into 2026 as Nvidia, AMD and Intel face CES and jobs-report tests

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 4% Friday, leading Wall Street as Nvidia, Intel, and AMD shares climbed. The Dow gained 0.66%, S&P 500 rose 0.19%, and Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. President Trump blocked HieFo Corp’s $3 million acquisition of Emcore assets on national security grounds. Nvidia and AMD CEOs are set to speak at CES on Monday, with traders watching for signals on chip demand.
4 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps 6.7% to start 2026 — CES “Panther Lake” debut is next catalyst for INTC

Intel stock jumps 6.7% to start 2026 — CES “Panther Lake” debut is next catalyst for INTC

Intel shares closed up 6.7% at $39.38 on Friday, ahead of its Core Ultra Series 3 processor launch at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The rally followed news that Nvidia took a $5 billion stake in Intel and as chip stocks led the market higher. Intel’s new chips, built on its 18A process, go on sale in January. Investors are watching for updates at Monday’s CES event and monitoring macro data due next week.
4 January 2026
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U.S. stocks brace for Venezuela shock after Trump strike; key jobs report next

U.S. stocks brace for Venezuela shock after Trump strike; key jobs report next

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, with markets set to react when trading opens Monday. The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher Friday, while oil prices slipped ahead of the news. Trump said the U.S. will oversee a transition in Venezuela and allow major oil firms to enter. Maduro is expected in Manhattan federal court Monday, according to officials.
4 January 2026
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Nvidia stock starts 2026 higher as chipmakers rebound — what investors watch next for NVDA

Nvidia stock starts 2026 higher as chipmakers rebound — what investors watch next for NVDA

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $188.85 Friday, outperforming a flat Nasdaq as chip stocks rallied. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 4%. An SEC filing showed Nvidia officer Donald F. Robertson Jr plans to sell up to 80,000 shares worth about $14.9 million. Investors are watching for Nvidia’s CES 2026 presentation and its next earnings report on February 25.
4 January 2026
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Chip stocks brace for Monday after U.S. strikes Venezuela — three scenarios to watch

Chip stocks brace for Monday after U.S. strikes Venezuela — three scenarios to watch

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolas Maduro. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose 4% Friday, but investors are watching oil and bond markets for fallout. Venezuela’s PDVSA oil operations reported no damage, though the port of La Guaira was badly hit. The U.N. Security Council will meet Monday to discuss the U.S. action.
4 January 2026
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National Grid share price on a six-session run: what could move NG.L when London reopens

8 February 2026
London, Feb 8, 2026, 09:07 GMT — Market closed. National Grid (NG.L) closed at 1,285 pence on Friday, up 0.23%, in its sixth straight session of gains. The stock is sitting just shy of its 52-week high, with 6.51 million shares traded in the session. (Investing.com) That run matters because utilities often trade as “bond proxies” — shares that tend to move with government bond yields. A Bank of England survey on Friday showed investors expect Bank Rate to grind down to 3.0% by the March 2027 meeting from 3.75% after Thursday’s decision. (Reuters) For National Grid, the direction of
Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

8 February 2026
Long Path Partners said it has aggregate support for about 49.26% of Idox shares for its 71.5p-per-share cash offer. Idox shares closed Friday at 71.0p, about 0.7% below the offer price. Valid acceptances stood at 19.12% as of Feb. 5, with the offer open until March 16. The deal requires more than 50% of voting rights to go unconditional.
BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with 5.6 million shares traded. The company disclosed buying back 115,039 shares for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of 1,860.32 pence. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England are striking over pay until at least Feb. 20. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
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