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  • Intel Extends After-Hours Drop as Investors Focus on Forward Outlook, Not the Q4 Beat

    Intel’s selloff accelerated in extended trading despite the company beating expectations on both earnings and revenue. After initially falling about 6%, the stock slid deeper to roughly 12% lower in after-hours action, highlighting how sharply markets can react when guidance disappoints or confidence in the turnaround narrative weakens.

    While Intel posted EPS of $0.15 and revenue of $13.7B, investors appeared more focused on the company’s outlook for the upcoming quarter and the broader question of whether earnings power can normalize amid heavy spending and competitive pressure.

  • Trump Steps Back on EU Tariffs After Davos Talks, Markets Rebound

    Financial markets rebounded after U.S. President Donald Trump softened his stance on proposed tariffs against the European Union following meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The threat of a 25% tariff on European goods was removed after discussions involving NATO leadership and senior EU representatives.

    Equity markets initially reacted with volatility, reversing early losses and closing higher as investors interpreted the development as a reduction in near-term trade risk. The shift eased concerns over renewed transatlantic trade tensions, which had weighed on sentiment in recent sessions.