Intel Shares Rise 19% After Earnings; Private Equity Stocks Fall Thursday
Intel's stock jumped 19% in extended trading following its earnings report, reaching around $78 per share. Several private equity firms saw declines, while President Trump highlighted high stock market levels amid ongoing conflicts. CNN noted the market's strong performance during his presidency.
CnbcIntel shares surged 19% in extended trading after the company posted its earnings, climbing into the $79 range and specifically hitting $78. This marks a dramatic rise from the fall of 2024, when Intel shares traded at $20. CNBC reported that the stock's performance reflects an amazing turnaround for the company.
Oracle shares fell 6% during Thursday's trading session but gained ground after hours. The stock has risen 20% in April 2026 and is up 34% over the past year, though it remains less than 50% from its September high. 4% on Thursday and are down 30% since the September high.
3% on the same day, marking a decline of more than 20% from the July high. KKR shares decreased 4% on Thursday, with the stock down 34% from its July high. Blue Owl Capital shares fell 5% that day and are 55% below the July high.
2% on Thursday, standing 41% from the August high. Procter & Gamble shares are down 3% in the three months since the company last reported and 15% from last year's 52-week high. Norfolk Southern shares rose 12% over the past three months and hit a new high on Thursday.
President Trump stated: 'We’re in a war, and yet we have the highest stock market. It’s not a big war for us, but it’s a war.
' CNN stated that the stock market has been 'up like a rocket' during Donald Trump's presidency.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
6 events- 2026-04-23
Intel shares surged 19% in extended trading after earnings; Oracle fell 6% then up after hours; private equity shares like Carlyle, Apollo, KKR, Blue Owl, Ares fell; Norfolk Southern hit new high.
1 sourceCNBC - 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-23
Oracle shares gained 20% in April 2026.
1 sourceCNBC - 2026-01-24 to 2026-04-23
Norfolk Southern shares up 12% in three months; Procter & Gamble down 3% in three months since last report.
1 sourceCNBC - 2025-04-24 to 2026-04-23
Oracle shares up 34% over the past year.
1 sourceCNBC - 2024-09-01
Oracle, Carlyle shares peaked; referenced as highs from which current declines are measured.
1 sourceCNBC - 2024-07-01
Apollo, KKR, Blue Owl shares peaked; referenced as July highs.
1 sourceCNBC
Potential Impact
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Potential increased investor confidence in tech sector following Intel's earnings beat.
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Possible continued pressure on private equity stocks amid market volatility.
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Broader market sentiment boosted by presidential comments on high stock levels during conflicts.
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Rail sector strength indicated by Norfolk Southern's new high, potentially signaling economic resilience.
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Consumer goods sector weakness as Procter & Gamble lags behind prior highs.
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Market gains reflect broader economic recovery and corporate earnings, not solely attributable to presidential leadership.
- Lede misdirectionnotable“Title leads with Intel shares jump post-earnings”focuses on stock reaction over earnings content detailsThe headline leads with who shared, posted, or reacted to the event rather than the substantive event itself — burying the actual news behind the messenger.
- Valence skewminor“amazing turnaround for the company”positive adjective skews Intel's recovery favorablyAdjectives and adverbs systematically slant toward one interpretation even though the underlying facts are neutral.
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