Intel Had an Impressive Showing at CES 2026—Time to Buy?

Of course, it's hard to regain momentum in the semiconductor scene after a devastating fumble. But with enough financial backing and a game plan that may finally be coming to fruition, it seems like there's no stopping Intel as its stock seeks to regain further ground in 2026. The Panther Lake chip is the first Intel offering to be built on the 18A process (1.8nm). It's in production, and ordering is poised to go online shortly. Could 2026 be the year when AI PCs really start to take off? It's definitely po ...