Intel stock jumps nearly 10% as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings
Intel shares jumped about 10% by midday Wednesday after upgrades from Seaport and HSBC, pushing the stock to multi-year highs ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Investors are focused on guidance, server-chip demand tied to AI, and foundry progress. Options markets anticipate an 8% swing after results. Morgan Stanley’s sector downgrade weighed on peers but did not halt Intel’s rally.