Intel is set to report its Q2 earnings on July 23, with analysts expecting 21 cents per share on $14.4 billion in sales. The semiconductor giant faces supply constraints, particularly around its 18A manufacturing node, which limits revenue growth despite strong demand. Intel's stock has surged over 160% this year but dropped 17% recently amid tech selloff, creating potential volatility of up to 15% post-earnings. Traders might consider the Direxion Daily INTC Bull 2X ETF (LINT) for leveraged exposure, as the company’s progress on manufacturing capacity and cash burn rate will be key to its near-term stock performance.
Masayoshi Son holds 67% of SoftBank's U.S. stock portfolio in Intel shares. Despite this large stake, SoftBank did not purchase any additional Intel shares in the last quarter. This suggests a pause or cautious approach in expanding their investment ...
The First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) has gained 134% over the past year, outperforming the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) in the current AI-driven cycle. FTXL uses a factor-based model focusing on growth and value within the semiconducto...
The First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) has gained about 76% year to date, driven by exposure to AI-related semiconductor companies. However, the fund's modified-equal-weight approach has led to concentration risks, with the top five stocks—N...
Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office sold all shares of Micron, Intel, and Broadcom in Q2 2026, shifting focus to AI-related infrastructure. The fund opened new positions in Equinix, a major data center operator benefiting from AI-driven de...
Broadcom shares stabilized around $364 after a drop linked to Google's new custom-chip deal with Marvell, which includes a $12.2 billion warrant agreement, signaling a strategic alliance. This move challenges Broadcom's dominance in Google's custom s...
