Jan 23, 2026
negativeU.S. Stock Markets Slip as Intel’s Weak Guidance Sparks Sector Sell-Off
U.S. equity benchmarks edged lower as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declined amid renewed risk aversion following disappointing forward guidance from Intel. After reporting solid 2025 results, Intel’s cautious outlook for Q1 2026 triggered a broad tech sell-off and dragged on market sentiment, underscoring persistent macroeconomic and policy uncertainties facing U.S. markets.