Intel stock price jumps 4% today as China server CPU crunch lifts INTC shares
New York, Feb 6, 2026, 10:52 ET — Regular session
- Intel shares rose about 4% in mid-morning trade, outpacing a broader chip rebound.
- A report flagged up to six-month lead times for some Intel server CPUs in China, with prices rising.
- Traders are weighing strong AI-driven demand against the risk that shortages cap shipments.
Intel shares climbed about 4% to $50.19 on Friday, tracking gains in Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia as investors digested fresh signs that data-center demand is straining the supply chain. (Reuters)
The move matters because Intel’s stock has been trading like a referendum on whether it can turn AI-era spending into steady revenue, not just headlines. Server CPUs — central…
