AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms
NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 10:35 ET — Regular session Intel shares jumped 9.7% to $53.25 in early New York trade on Wednesday, fueling a wider rally among AI chip stocks. AMD rose 6.5%, Nvidia edged up 1.5%, but Microsoft slid 1% and Oracle fell 2.3%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF gained 2.6%. The group rebounded after a steep sell-off hit some of the most crowded “AI trade” stocks, as investors wrestled with tariff concerns and geopolitical risks. Speaking at Davos on Wednesday, President Donald Trump renewed his push to acquire Greenland but emphasized he wouldn’t resort to force. Art Hogan