Why Intel stock is surging

Amidst a flurry of well-performing semiconductor stocks in the current 2-year bull run, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has been struggling. The chipmaker failed to respond quickly enough to the AI boom, while revenue decreases, a shrinking market share, and cost-cutting measures have shaken investor confidence. At press time, Intel shares were trading at $24.92 — year-to-date (YTD) losses stood at 47.87%. On November 13, INTC shares unexpectedly rallied by 3.90% — signaling that the processor giant’s fortunes could b ...