Intel Corporation

• INTC Stock Price 24h change: +11.04%. Closed at 48.78 USD. The surge was driven by reports that industry giants Nvidia and Apple are considering Intel's foundry services for future chip production, signaling strong confidence in Intel's 18A manufacturing capabilities.
• Technical Analysis: The stock has shown significant volatility, recently rebounding from a 21% post-earnings sell-off. Key support is identified at $40.90 (38.2% Fibonacci level and 50-day EMA), with a secondary floor at $32.50. While the short-term momentum is bullish following the foundry news, the RSI is near the midpoint, suggesting the market is still digesting previous losses and remains sensitive to execution risks.
• Intel CFO David Zinsner purchased 5,882 shares (approx. $250,000) on Jan 26, 2026, viewing the recent sharp decline as a temporary "buy the dip" opportunity.
• Reports surfaced on Jan 28 that Nvidia and Apple may partner with Intel Foundry for next-gen chips, potentially breaking TSMC's dominance and validating Intel's 18A node strategy.
• Despite a Q4 earnings beat ($13.7B revenue vs. $13.37B expected), Intel issued weak Q1 2026 guidance due to supply constraints in the server segment and a "hand-to-mouth" manufacturing scenario.
• The U.S. administration effective Jan 15, 2026, imposed a 25% tariff on certain imported semiconductors and manufacturing equipment, aiming to bolster domestic production and secure tech supply chains.
• Global semiconductor revenues surpassed $1 trillion in early 2026, fueled by an "AI megatrend" that is tightening memory supply (DRAM/NAND) and increasing production costs across the sector.

• INTC Stock Price 24h change: +3.44%. From 42.49 USD to 43.95 USD (Jan 27, 2026). The rebound followed a sharp 21% sell-off post-earnings, driven by bargain hunting and an insider purchase by the CFO.
• Technical Indicators: RSI(14) is at 37.76 (Sell), and MACD is at -1.18 (Sell), suggesting a "bearish recovery" phase. While long-term 200-day MA (41.93) provides support, the stock remains below the 50-day MA (47.96), facing immediate resistance at $44-$45.
• Intel EVP and CFO David Zinsner purchased 5,882 shares on January 26 at an average price of $42.50, signaling internal confidence despite weak Q1 2026 guidance.
• Intel's 18A node continues progress with the shipment of "Panther Lake" chips in January 2026, though manufacturing capacity constraints remain a bottleneck for meeting surging AI demand.
• Analysts are divided following the earnings report, with Citic Securities upgrading to "Buy" ($60.30 target) while others maintain "Hold" due to projected Q1 losses and margin pressure.
• Micron Technology broke ground on a $24 billion advanced wafer facility in Singapore on January 27, highlighting continued massive capital expenditure in the semiconductor sector.
• The global semiconductor market is forecasted to surpass $1 trillion for the first time in 2026, despite concerns of a potential "AI correction" if infrastructure returns do not meet hyperscaler expectations.