Stocks Mixed as Intel Slides on Weak Outlook | Closing Bell

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 22, 2026 at 21:50  |  8:41  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Romaine Bostick — Anchor, Bloomberg
Katie Greifeld — Anchor, Bloomberg
Jay Goldberg — CEO, Seaport Global
Carol Massar — Anchor, Bloomberg
Tim Stenovec — Anchor/Co-Host, Bloomberg TV & Radio

Summary

Closing Bell coverage of a mixed but higher U.S. equity session, with the Russell 2000 extending its relative outperformance over the S&P 500 to a 14th day. Intel's after-hours report beat on Q4 results but offered a weak Q1 outlook and supply constraints, pressuring shares. Capital One announced a $5.15 billion cash-and-stock deal for Brex, leading its shares lower after hours. The desk also discussed sector leadership, Arm's intraday gain, and mixed analyst views on Intel.

  • U.S. stocks closed higher; Russell 2000 outperformed S&P 500 for 14th straight session.
  • Intel reported Q4 beats but weak Q1 guidance and supply shortages; shares fell after hours.
  • Intel CEO cited production yield issues and missed opportunities; analysts remain mixed.
  • Capital One confirmed a $5.15 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of Brex; shares dropped after hours.
  • Sector winners included communication services, consumer discretionary, and tech; real estate, utilities, industrials, and staples lagged.
  • Arm Holdings rose as much as 8.5% intraday.
  • The desk debated Intel's U.S. government stake, foundry revenue, and cost execution.
Ideas
Romaine Bostick Anchor, Bloomberg 0:43
Small-cap rotation continues, Russell 2000 leads
The rotation into small caps is continuing, with the Russell 2000 again outperforming the S&P 500 for a 14th consecutive session, signaling persistent relative strength in small-cap equities.
IWM LOW
Katie Greifeld Anchor, Bloomberg 3:47
Intel Q1 outlook disappoints after big run
Intel's first-quarter outlook is disappointing, especially for a stock that has already run up and was priced for high expectations, with the weak Q1 EPS guide ($0.00 vs $0.08 expected) undercutting the near-term bull case.
INTC MED
Jay Goldberg CEO, Seaport Global 4:45
Intel can ramp production, cost is key
He is relatively bullish on Intel because he believes it can ramp production on new chips; his biggest concern is whether it can do so cost-effectively, so he will focus on cost commentary on the conference call.
INTC MED
Carol Massar Anchor, Bloomberg 7:21
Capital One buys Brex, deepens rewards
Capital One's planned $5.15 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of Brex deepens its rewards and technology offerings, an area not directly tied to credit-card fees, which could be strategically valuable amid potential credit-card fee caps; the market initially marked Capital One lower.
COF MED
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