INTEL BEATS EARNINGS AS STOCKS SLIDE ON IRAN TENSIONS
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Intel delivered a strong earnings beat and raised its sales forecast, citing gains from the AI infrastructure buildout. The broader market declined as geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.
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