INTC is trading 3.2% up now at $42.41 after a rebound driven by fresh political support and the debut of its new Core Ultra Series 3 processors at CES 2026.

  • President Trump publicly praised Intel and CEO Lip-Bu Tan, highlighting the U.S. government’s 10% stake, which boosted sentiment.
  • The new Core Ultra Series 3 processors are built on the advanced 18A process, reinforcing the company’s AI and advanced-node roadmap.