Intel heads into its April 23 earnings with rising investor expectations , but the key question remains whether AI-driven CPU demand can offset ongoing margin weakness . Revenue Stable, But Margins Under Pressure Intel is expected to deliver Q1 revenue around US$12.4 billion , slightly above the midpoint of its guidance range. However, the real concern lies in profitability: Gross margin guided at 34.5% , down from 39.2% a year ago EPS near breakeven (~US$0.00) vs US$0.13 last year This highlights continued pressure from costs, utilisation, and product mix , despite improving demand signals. AI CPUs: A Key Growth Driver Intel’s near-term bullish case centers on AI-related CPU demand , particularly its Xeon processors. A key development is its partnership with Alphabet , which reinforces: Intel’s role in AI data centre infrastructure Growing demand for AI inference and general-purpose computing Investors will watch c...
It has been a rather frustrating week for Bursa Malaysia...the negative sentiments of the lower oil prices, weaker Ringgit has been very bad for FBM KLCI.
It was a great relief as the benchmark open with a slight drop.
The rebound is most likely due to the oversold in previous days.
Of course, many are still wary of the market and predict that the downtrend might continue with the oil price continued to be under pressure.
It is also important to take note of the weaker ringgit against the USD, at 3.4698.
On the other hand, most of the Asian counters rose slightly. China’s Shanghai Composite gained 1.32% while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index advanced 0.71%.
Here are the top gainers and top losers:
But there was some improvement today as the stock market close at 1749.37 points (+3.68 points/0.21% higher).
It was a great relief as the benchmark open with a slight drop.
The rebound is most likely due to the oversold in previous days.
Of course, many are still wary of the market and predict that the downtrend might continue with the oil price continued to be under pressure.
It is also important to take note of the weaker ringgit against the USD, at 3.4698.
On the other hand, most of the Asian counters rose slightly. China’s Shanghai Composite gained 1.32% while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index advanced 0.71%.
Here are the top gainers and top losers:
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