Intel Just Pulled Ahead in This Key Market

Chip giant Intel (INTC 6.07%) has faced multiple challenges in its PC CPU business over the past year. For starters, the rebound in PC demand following the post-pandemic crash has been a disappointment. Global PC shipments edged up just 1% in 2024, according to IDC.While overall demand for PCs is mostly out of Intel's control, the company has made some mistakes as well. First, Intel's last generation Raptor Lake CPUs suffered from well-documented stability issues, forcing the company to extend warranties as ...