On Jan. 24, 2026, U.S. stock markets closed mixed after Intel plunged more than 17%, weighing on broader gains; the Dow fell 0.58%, the S&P 500 rose 0.03% and the Nasdaq gained 0.28%. Strength in AMD, Nvidia and Microsoft helped lift the Nasdaq, while materials and consumer discretionary led advances. Investors now eye a heavy earnings slate and an upcoming Federal Reserve decision amid easing 10-year yields.
Key Points
- 1Intel plunges more than 17%, recording its worst daily decline since August 2024
- 2Tech gains from AMD, Nvidia and Microsoft buoy Nasdaq despite Intel's sharp drop
- 3Investors brace for heavy earnings week and Fed decision, influencing near-term market volatility
Scoring Rationale
Market-moving Intel decline increases newsworthiness, but narrow financial focus and limited broader-sector impact constrain overall significance.
Sources
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