Intel's Revenue Forecast Misses Estimates, Stock Falls
Intel's forecast for revenue and profit fell short of expectations, citing weak AI chip demand. This led to a 17% stock drop, impacting market indices.
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Intel Corporation announced its quarterly revenue and profit forecasts, revealing figures below market expectations due to weak demand for server chips used in AI data centers. This announcement led to a significant 17% decline in Intel's stock on Friday, contributing to broader market volatility amid ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from U.S. tariff threats.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 285.30 points, or 0.58%, to close at 49,098.71, while the S&P 500 edged up slightly by 2.26 points, or 0.03%, to 6,915.61. The Nasdaq Composite gained 65.23 points, or 0.28%, landing at 23,501.24. For the week, the S&P 500 was off by 0.36%, the Dow by 0.53%, and the Nasdaq by 0.06%.
