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NASDAQ:INTC News 18 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

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, with a conference call slated for 2 p.m. PT. (Intel) Traders are preparing for a wild ride. Options pricing suggests Intel could swing roughly 8% up or down by week’s end, Investopedia reports. The same source expects revenue near $13.4
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 rating to buy with a $65 price target, while HSBC moved to hold and raised its target to $50. (Investing.com) Intel’s announcement arrives just two days ahead of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report, due after U.S. markets close
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 path,” though he warned it’s still “not out of the woods.” (Benzinga) Just two days before Intel’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings drop on Jan. 22 after market close, the company is gearing up for its 2 p.m. PT earnings
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 Donald Trump related to a Greenland dispute. “We’re getting the weakness because the headlines are going to drive angst and concern about what the future holds,” said David Lundgren, chief market strategist at Little Harbor Advisors. Investors are also bracing
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. 22. Investors want to see signs that the extended recovery in PCs, data centers, and contract chip production is finally reflected in the results. (Intel) Options pricing indicates traders are gearing up for an 8.82% swing either way following the
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 that uncertainties persist. (TipRanks) The stock jump comes just days ahead of Intel’s fourth-quarter earnings report, which is due after the U.S. market closes on Thursday. Investors will be watching management’s outlook closely—it could overshadow the actual quarterly figures. Intel’s
20 January 2026
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Intel stock price dips into MLK Day break as earnings near and tariff jitters spread

Intel stock price dips into MLK Day break as earnings near and tariff jitters spread

NEW YORK, Jan 19, 2026, 18:59 EST — Market closed. Intel Corp shares closed down 2.8% at $46.96 on Friday, swinging between $46.73 and $50.15 on roughly 127 million shares traded. U.S. markets were shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will reopen Tuesday. (NYSE) Santa Clara chip giant Intel is set to release its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings after markets close on Thursday, Jan. 22. The company will hold an earnings call at 2 p.m. PT that same day. (Intel Corporation) Timing is crucial. Intel’s stock has been moving as if investors are voting on the
20 January 2026
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Intel stock braces for Tuesday’s open after tariff shock, with earnings days away

Intel stock braces for Tuesday’s open after tariff shock, with earnings days away

NEW YORK, Jan 19, 2026, 16:04 ET — Market closed Intel’s shares are positioned for a volatile open Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s tariff warning targeting eight European nations, which shook global markets despite the U.S. holiday. The chipmaker ended Friday’s session down 2.8%, closing at $46.96. (Reuters) U.S. markets are closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing the earliest gauge of risk appetite to Tuesday. That’s significant for Intel, as chip stocks tend to react sharply to trade policy shifts, and the week is packed with key events. (New York Stock Exchange) Intel plans to
19 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures drop on Trump tariff threat as Wall Street sets up for Netflix, PCE week

Dow Jones futures drop on Trump tariff threat as Wall Street sets up for Netflix, PCE week

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 12:13 (EST) — Market closed. Dow Jones futures slipped roughly 0.7% Monday following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from eight European nations tied to Greenland. Stephen Innes from SPI Asset Management commented, “This is not a short-term liquidation story. It is a slow rebalancing story, and those are far more consequential.” (AP News) The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) dropped 83.11 points, or 0.2%, closing at 49,359.33 on Friday. The S&P 500 (.SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC) both slipped 0.06%, as investors digested Trump’s comments alongside early earnings
19 January 2026
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Intel stock price slides from $50 peak as INTC heads into earnings week

Intel stock price slides from $50 peak as INTC heads into earnings week

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 18:15 EST — The market closed. Intel (INTC.O) shares slipped 2.8% to $46.96 on Friday, swinging between $50.15 and $46.73 during heavy activity. About 127 million shares traded, almost double the typical three-month daily volume. The pullback stands out since the stock remains close to its recent peaks, and a key catalyst looms ahead. Investors want the numbers, sure, but more than that, they’re searching for a story—whether Intel’s manufacturing revival is actually catching on with clients ready to invest. Traders are still searching for direction as the broader market shows little movement. U.S. stocks
19 January 2026
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Intel stock price slides into earnings week: what INTC traders are watching now

Intel stock price slides into earnings week: what INTC traders are watching now

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 16:09 EST — Market closed Intel shares slipped 2.8% on Friday, ending at $46.96, marking a late retreat that tightens the leash as the stock heads into a crucial week. (Investing.com) Intel’s next major milestone is Thursday, with fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results set to drop after the market closes. The company will also hold its earnings call at 2 p.m. PT. (Intel) Intel has turned into a momentum play once more. The stock has surged 31% in 2026 already, hovering near a two-year peak. That follows a hefty 84% rally in 2025, per Bloomberg
18 January 2026
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Tech Stocks Could Get a Jolt Next Week as Netflix, Intel and the Fed Crowd the Calendar

Tech Stocks Could Get a Jolt Next Week as Netflix, Intel and the Fed Crowd the Calendar

New York, January 18, 2026, 13:17 EST — Market closed U.S. stocks finished Friday nearly unchanged. The Dow slipped 0.17%, the S&P 500 eased 0.06%, and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.06% to 23,515.39. All three major indexes posted losses for the week, though chipmakers bucked the trend—the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index climbed 1.2%. Markets will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. “Most investors will take that as a win,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial. (Reuters) Traders are watching whether Friday’s monthly options expiration will break the market’s tight range. Options give holders
18 January 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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