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.
The stock (NASDAQ: INTC) opened higher and hit intraday highs near $68.28, extending a remarkable rally that has seen shares soar roughly 75-85% year-to-date in 2026. Volume was elevated as Wall Street anticipates results that could validate Intel's resurgence under new leadership and its expanding role in the artificial intelligence boom.
