NASDAQ:INTC 23 January 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped on Friday, dragged down by Intel’s disappointing forecast as investors dialed back risk ahead of the weekend. The index dropped 288.51 points, or 0.58%, closing at 49,095.50. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 inched up 0.03%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.27%, based on preliminary data. S&P Global’s flash PMI indicated steady business activity in January, while a University of Michigan survey revealed a boost in consumer sentiment. “We feel pretty good about where we are today,” said Jason Blackwell, chief investment strategist at Focus Partners Wealth.