#IntelandTexasInstrumentsSurge A historic wave of demand for artificial intelligence has propelled two American semiconductor giants to record highs. On Friday, April 24, Intel delivered its most explosive single-day gain since 1987, while Texas Instruments soared to an all-time peak, igniting a powerful rally across the entire tech sector.

💻 Intel: Up ~24%

· Blowout Earnings: Data center revenue surged 22% YoY to $5.1B vs. $0.01 EPS expectations.
· The AI Pivot: Agentic AI workloads are now driving ~60% of Intel’s total revenue.
· The Trump Bump: The US government holds nearly 10% of Intel, with its stake now worth ~$36 billion.
· The Bull vs. Bear Case: Foundry lost $28.1B in 2025, but analysts like Evercore have hiked targets 146%.

📡 Texas Instruments: Up ~19%

· The Data Center Boom: Q1 data center revenue skyrocketed 90% YoY to 11% of total sales.
· Broad Recovery: Q1 revenue hit $4.83B (up 19% YoY), handily beating EPS estimates of $1.37.
· Wall Street’s Stamp of Approval: WIth RSI hitting 81.8, price targets were reset as high as $330.
· The CHIPS Act Boost: The US government finalized up to $1.6B in funding to help build three new domestic facilities.

💡 The Big Picture

Fueled by AI and a tectonic geopolitical shift toward domestic manufacturing, the rally also lifted giants like Nvidia and AMD, pushing the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) to a record high of 10,513.

The combination of surging AI demand, blockbuster earnings, and unprecedented government backing has created a perfect storm in the chip sector. While analysts debate the sustainability of the rally, the seismic shift in technology and policy is undeniably reshaping the industry's future.

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