Right, so Intel (INTC +11.06%). The chipmaker formerly known as “the one everyone thought was losing to everyone else.” Closed Wednesday at $48.78, up a rather boisterous 11.04%. Now, that’s what I call a comeback! Turns out, whispers of Nvidia and Apple potentially handing over some chip production – yes, those Nvidia and Apple – has sent investors into a frenzy. It’s like finding out your grumpy uncle secretly wrote a best-selling romance novel. Who knew? Trading volume hit 200 million shares. That’s a lot of chips, folks. A lot. They IPO’d way back in 1980, and have grown 14,885% since. I was still wearing bell bottoms then. A simpler time.
How the Markets Moved Today (or Didn’t, Really)
The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.01%) barely budged – a microscopic slip of 0.01% to 6,978. Talk about anticlimactic! The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.17%), however, managed a slightly more enthusiastic 0.17% climb to 23,857. Within the semiconductor arena, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +0.28%) closed at $252.74 (up 0.28%) and Nvidia (NVDA +1.59%) finished at $191.52 (up 1.59%). But they were left in the dust by Intel’s rather spectacular rebound. It’s like watching a tortoise race a cheetah…and the cheetah tripped over a rogue ethernet cable.
What This Means for Investors (and Those Who Just Like Watching Numbers Go Up)
The market’s little jig today? Largely attributable to a pre-market report suggesting Nvidia and Apple might shift some 2028 chip production to Intel. Now, don’t get any ideas about Intel suddenly becoming the sole supplier to the tech gods. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM +1.17%) still holds the high ground for the really fancy chips. But any business moving to Intel is good news for their foundry ambitions. It’s like getting a free appetizer at a restaurant. You’re not getting the whole meal, but it’s a start! And let’s not forget the CEO buying stock – always a good sign. It’s like the captain of the Titanic going below deck to check the plumbing.
Now, a word to the wise. Let’s not get carried away. Despite today’s good news, Intel’s shares haven’t fully recovered from last week’s Q4 2025 earnings report, which revealed a $300 million GAAP loss and ongoing supply constraints. It’s like winning a raffle…for a slightly used toaster. Still, it’s a step in the right direction. And who knows? Maybe Intel will surprise us all. After all, in the stock market, anything can happen. Especially when you least expect it. And sometimes, it involves a rogue ethernet cable.
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2026-01-29 01:12