Intel Corp. shares surged more than 4% in midday trading Thursday, climbing to around $67.88 as investors positioned for the chipmaker's first-quarter 2026 earnings report after the bell and cheered the company's string of high-profile AI infrastructure wins.

Intel reported a big first quarter of revenue led by fresh AI demand for its CPUs. The company also delivered a big forecast for the current quarter.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock rose 4% in Monday morning trading, extending a recovery that has turned one of the most debated names in semiconductors into a genuine turnaround story. The move puts INTC stock near the $48 level, continuing a year-to-date gain ...

The surge in Intel shares, up more than 22% after earnings, has significantly boosted the value of the U.S. government’s position.