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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.
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Intel 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.
