Stock Market Today: Intel Falls 3% Amid CEO Scrutiny, Chip Rivals Rally

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares fell 3.14% Tuesday to close at $19.77, underperforming the broader chip sector despite a generally upbeat day for tech stocks. Trading volume surged to 130.1 million shares, over 50% above its three-month average, as the company faced pressure surrounding CEO Lip-Bu Tan's leadership.Intel's stock performance lagged behind key peers. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) gained 5.7% to $172.40, and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) rose 0.8% to $180.77, both lifted by optimism around proposed tariff relief for U.S.-based chipmakers. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.4%, while the S&P 500 dipped 0.1%.The stock price movement came after public comments from President Donald Trump, who called for Tan's resignation over reporting that noted ties to Chinese investment entities. The president's remarks overshadowed otherwise favorable sector news, including potential U.S. government policy support for domestic semiconductor production.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool