Stock futures are rising Friday, led by huge gains for Intel following a strong earnings report; the chipmaker's first-quarter results blew past Wall Street expectations, as the company cited "unprecedented demand" for chips to support AI; investors are keeping close tabs on developments in the Middle East amid ongoing uncertainty about possible U.S.-Iran peace talks; Procter & Gamble shares are rising after the consumer products giant reported better-than-expected results; and Taiwan Semiconductor shares are rallying thanks to a rule change by Taiwanese authorities. Here's what you need to know today.
On March 25, 2026, we sent thousands of investors an email titled “Is Intel The Must-Own Stock for 2026?
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC | INTC Price Prediction) are ripping higher in Friday premarket trading, last quoted near $83.50 after the chipmaker delivered a blowout
Intel Corporation delivered a major Q1 2026 earnings beat, driving a 25% pre-market stock surge to all-time highs. Despite the turnaround, INTC's 7% YoY revenue growth lags peers, and current valuation—near 8x sales—far exceeds historical norms. Profitability was boosted by sales of previously reserved inventory and improving gross margins, but high CapEx and negative free cash flow persist.
There's a debate on Wall Street about whether Intel's financial prospects have materially changed.
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Intel (INTC) surged 21% premarket after Q1 results and guidance exceeded Wall Street expectations. U.S. soldier charged after allegedly earning $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal.
Yesterday's Intel Q1 results and management commentary confirm a strong year for x86-based Data Center (DC) CPUs, implying double-digit unit growth ahead, validating robust growth for x86 CPUs. AMD's x86-based EPYC CPUs are further set for robust demand, accounting for 41.3% of the DC CPU market share & on track to achieve a 50% share target. Intel's commentary echoes recent industry updates and strongly positions AMD to benefit from robust demand, putting upward pressure on AMD's anticipated 73% DC growth rates this year.
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In a particularly dramatic chapter of its months-long recovery, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock soared 19.92% in the April 22 after-hours from the latest closing price of $66.78 to $80.10.
Intel shares could see their best post-earnings performance on record and finally surpass their 2000 closing high amid a “CPU renaissance.”
Although the revenue and EPS for Intel (INTC) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.