Intel(US:INTC) Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2026-01-24 00:32Market Performance - On January 23, U.S. stock markets showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices experienced slight increases [1][5] - The Dow Jones fell by 0.58%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose by 0.03% and 0.28%, respectively [5] - Major tech stocks had mixed performances, with Microsoft up 3.28%, Amazon up 2.06%, and Nvidia up 1.54%, while Tesla, Apple, and Google-C saw declines [5][6] Commodity Prices - Spot gold prices increased by nearly 1%, while silver prices surged over 7%, both reaching historical highs [2][10] - As of January 23, spot gold was reported at $4,981.309 per ounce, and spot silver at $103.341 per ounce [10] - Crude oil prices also rose significantly, with both ICE Brent and NYMEX WTI crude increasing by over 3% [10] Semiconductor Sector - The semiconductor sector faced challenges, particularly with Intel's stock dropping significantly by 17% following disappointing earnings [6] - Intel reported Q4 2025 revenue of $13.7 billion, a 4% year-over-year decline, and projected Q1 2026 revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion, below expectations [6] - Intel's CEO expressed disappointment over the company's inability to meet market demand, citing manufacturing yield issues and inventory depletion [6] Chinese Stocks - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index fell by 0.26%, reflecting mixed performance among Chinese stocks [7] - JinkoSolar and Daqo New Energy saw significant gains, with increases of over 9% and 8%, respectively, while Alibaba and NIO experienced declines of over 2% [7][8]