Intel Surges 20% Post-Earnings — Is the CPU Making a Major Comeback?
Intel's quarterly results significantly exceeded expectations, with earnings power far surpassing consensus estimates and delivering the strongest profitability metrics in five years. The standout was not merely the top-line beat, but earnings quality — signaling that Intel is not only selling more, but that product competitiveness is visibly recovering. CPU scarcity appears to be the key driver. Can Intel sustain this momentum toward $100 this year, and with CPUs back in focus, which other stocks stand to benefit?