Intel stock jumps nearly 9% as AI chip trade steadies; Nvidia rebounds
New York, Jan 21, 2026, 13:55 EST — Regular session Intel surged nearly 9%, finishing at $52.92 Wednesday afternoon, leading the pack among AI-focused stocks. Nvidia ticked up about 1.4%, while AMD gained close to 6%. Broadcom fell 1.7%, with Microsoft slipping roughly 3.2%.