Intel Shares Jump 15% After AI-Driven Earnings Beat
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- Intel shares jumped 15% after the company posted earnings that beat analyst estimates.
- Intel reported a 7% year‑over‑year sales increase, driven largely by AI agents and related chip demand.
- Intel gave a bullish outlook, citing AI spending as a key growth engine for the next quarters.
- ServiceNow posted strong Q1 2026 earnings growth despite geopolitical challenges, highlighting resilience in enterprise software demand.
Why it matters: Intel's 15% stock surge benefits shareholders and boosts confidence in AI chip demand, while rivals face pressure to match growth; the earnings beat also validates AI spending as a revenue engine.
