On January 28, Eastern Time, Intel options saw a total of 1361108 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 66% and puts making up 33%.
Intel has 5725318 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 55% and puts making up 44%.
The top volume gainer was the 50 dollars Call option expiring on January 30, 2026, with 57507 contracts traded.
On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1. Jan 26, Intel CFO David Zinsner purchased 5,882 shares at $42.50 per share. This insider buying likely boosted investor confidence, contributing to a 9% jump in Intel shares on Wednesday.

2. Jan 27, Intel shares experienced strength amid sympathy with Texas Instruments after the company reported strong Q4 financial results. This positive sentiment in the semiconductor sector helped lift Intel's stock.

3. Jan 28, Intel reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, driven by AI-driven semiconductor demand. Despite mixed reactions to its Q1 revenue forecast, the positive earnings report contributed to the stock's significant rebound.Semiconductor sector shows positive sentiment.
Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.
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On October 26th, after the U.S. stock market closed, chip giant Intel released its Q3 2023 financial report. The report showed that Intel's total revenue in the third quarter fell 8% year-on-year to $14.16 billion, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of declining sales, although it was still higher than the market expectation of $13.53 billion. In the second quarter, revenue had previously dropped 15% year-on-year, and the company expects revenue to return to growth in the fourth quarter. However, the sales of the Network and Edge Group (NEX), which includes IoT and other segments, fell 32% year-on-year to $1.5 billion. More importantly, the server chip division, named "Data Center and Artificial Intelligence," has yet to recover growth, with third-quarter revenue declining 10% year-on-year to $3.8 billion. Facing multiple competitive pressures, do you think Intel can turn the tide in the AI era?

On October 26th, after the U.S. stock market closed, chip giant Intel released its Q3 2023 financial report. The report showed that Intel's total revenue in the third quarter fell 8% year-on-year to $14.16 billion, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of declining sales, although it was still higher than the market expectation of $13.53 billion. In the second quarter, revenue had previously dropped 15% year-on-year, and the company expects revenue to return to growth in the fourth quarter. However, the sales of the Network and Edge Group (NEX), which includes IoT and other segments, fell 32% year-on-year to $1.5 billion. More importantly, the server chip division, named "Data Center and Artificial Intelligence," has yet to recover growth, with third-quarter revenue declining 10% year-on-year to $3.8 billion. Facing multiple competitive pressures, do you think Intel can turn the tide in the AI era?

In the AI era, can Intel win a comeback?

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On January 28, Eastern Time, Intel options saw a total of 1361108 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 66% and puts making up 33%.

- On January 28, Intel options trading volume reached 1,361,108 contracts, with 66% being call options and 33% put options.  
- Despite a pessimistic revenue forecast for Q1, Intel's Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, boosting its stock price by over 10%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index hit a record high.  
- The CFO's purchase of company shares also contributed to increased market confidence, with Intel shares rising alongside a strong demand in the semiconductor industry.

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