Why Intel’s stock price is sliding before the open — and what traders are watching next
NEW YORK, Feb 2, 2026, 07:24 EST — Premarket
- Before the bell, Intel shares dropped roughly 4.4%, mirroring a cautious mood in U.S. index futures.
- Long-term foundry discussions involving Apple and Nvidia have resurfaced, though any deals remain years away.
- Investors are focusing on near-term supply and margins, as well as this week’s U.S. data, rather than the headlines.
Intel shares dipped roughly 4.4% to $46.47 in premarket action Monday, down from last Friday’s close of $48.61.
This move is significant since Intel has swung back into a high-beta turnaround stock — it rallies sharply at any sign of new foundry clients but drops just as fast when sentiment shifts cautious.
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