Intel stock jumps nearly 6% on analyst upgrades as Jan. 22 earnings near
Intel shares rose 5.7% to $49.63 Tuesday after Seaport Research Partners upgraded the stock to Buy with a $65 target, citing PC and manufacturing gains. HSBC raised its price target to $50, expecting stronger server chip demand from “agentic AI,” but kept a Hold rating. Intel reports Q4 and full-year earnings Jan. 22. Wall Street consensus remains at Hold, with skepticism about fundamentals despite recent gains.