US Stock Markets End Mixed Amid Intel's AI Warning
US markets closed mixed on Friday, with the Dow falling 0.58% while Intel's AI chip forecast dampened gains. S&P 500 remained flat amid investor caution.
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US stock markets closed on a mixed note on Friday, January 23, 2026, as investors processed Intel Corporation's downbeat earnings forecast, which cited weak demand for server chips used in AI data centers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 288.51 points, or 0.58%, to 49,095.50, while the S&P 500 edged up 2.23 points, or 0.03%, to 6,915.16. The Nasdaq Composite gained 62.51 points, or 0.27%, to 23,498.53.
