Intel Stock News

One year ago, while Nvidia's (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI-driven ascent was in full swing, we recommended reducing positions in the GPU leader and shifting towards undervalued Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)—a contrarian investment based on potential rebounds in the semiconductor sector.

In this deep dive, I reveal whether AMD (AMD 0.84%) or Intel (INTC 7.45%) has the strongest upside going into 2026. With AI infrastructure momentum, quantum computing breakthroughs, and major partnerships accelerating rapid growth, one of these two may be at the start of a powerful long-term expansion cycle that investors should not ignore.

Shares of a dollar-store chain took off after its latest quarterly report revealed its offerings are attracting cost-conscious consumers across income groups. Meanwhile, an American chipmaker came under pressure after reports that it's not looking to sell its networking business.

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, XETRA:INL) announced that it plans to retain its networking and communications unit, NEX, after evaluating strategic options for the business. The decision comes after a period in which Intel explored selling various assets to improve its financial position.

What an incredible comeback year it's been for fallen former chip darling Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), which added to its gains last week after whispers that the firm might have a deal with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) to make some of its Mac chips.

I believe the whole bull case on Intel Corporation hinges on Intel Foundry winning credible tier-one external customers. This segment is the core pillar of the bears on Intel. Apple deal rumors (still unconfirmed) sparked a sharp move. Even if real, fundamental upside wouldn't show up until 2027, with Kuo citing 18AP PDK timing into Q1 2026. The 118% rally since early August seems to be led by ...

Intel Corporation (INTC) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript

Intel said on Wednesday it has opted to keep its networking and communications unit in the company following a review of strategic options for the unit.