Intel stock whipsaws ahead of CES Panther Lake debut as 18A chipmaking bet comes due
Intel closed down 0.03% at $39.37 after a volatile session ahead of its CES update on the Panther Lake chip, the first high-volume product on its 18A process. Melius Research upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $50 target. Shares traded heavily, opening at $41.68 and hitting a low of $39.28 before settling near flat. Investors await details on manufacturing progress at the company’s 6 p.m. ET CES event.