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Marcus Chen

Markets & Equities Correspondent

Marcus Chen has covered global equity markets for 12 years, reporting on earnings season, stock listings, and corporate deal activity across US and Asian exchanges. He holds a CFA charter and previously worked as an equity research associate at a Singapore brokerage before moving into financial journalism. His reporting focuses on translating quarterly results and M&A activity into plain-language coverage for retail investors.

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  • stocks
  • markets
  • earnings
  • mergers-acquisitions
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Intel Surges 12% on Blowout AI-Fueled Earnings, Lifting Chip Sector

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Intel Surges 12% on Blowout AI-Fueled Earnings, Lifting Chip Sector

Jul 23, 2026

Intel Corp. shares soared in after-hours trading following a second-quarter earnings report that crushed analyst expectations, driven by strong AI demand. The positive sentiment lifted other chipmakers, while companies like Deckers and MaxLinear saw mixed reactions to their results.