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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.

  • Data Center and AI Growth Underwhelms in a Boom Cycle for Infrastructure Spending

    Intel reported 9% growth in its Data Center and AI segment, a positive number on paper but one that may read as modest against the backdrop of surging investment in AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centers across the industry. With peers benefiting from accelerating demand for compute, memory, and networking, markets appear to be asking whether Intel is capturing enough of the AI-driven upcycle.

    The result underscores a broader investor concern: Intel’s turnaround is not just about stabilizing legacy PC demand, but also about proving it can compete effectively in the fastest-growing corners of the semiconductor market.