Intel (INTC) shares showed significant momentum, rising 3.22% to $40.65 in pre-market trading, tracking broader tech strength and continued optimism surrounding the AI sector.
- The pre-market surge builds on a strong previous session, where the stock closed up 6.72% at $39.38 on January 02.
- The movement is supported by anticipation ahead of CES 2026 previews for chipmakers, despite no major INTC-specific news being reported today.