Intel 2Q profit jump reassures Wall Street about robustness of global PC demand

Worried that the ailing U.S. economy has spilled abroad and hurt global PC sales, investors had subdued expectations for Intel Corp. in the second quarter. Intel is the world's largest computer chip maker, and its fortunes rise and fall with swings in PC demand.

Analysis: Despite Intel’s openness, Apple keeps us guessing

Intel keeps everyone well informed about its processor plans. Rik Myslewski looks at some recent chip announcements from Apple’s sole processor supplier and how they might affect the Mac market.

Intel results impress

Intel, the world's biggest chipmaker, reported a 12% drop in profit on costs to spin off a business. Sales this quarter, though, may top analysts' estimates.

Intel Expects Processor Business to Keep Growing (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Intel surprised Wall Street by posting a record $9.7 billion in revenue for the company's first business quarter -- a 9 percent rise from the year-earlier period. The world's leading microprocessor maker also reported net income of $1.4 billion, together with earnings of 25 cents per share.

Intel Lowers Gross Profit Margin Outlook

Intel Corp. lowered its profit forecast for its fiscal first quarter Monday, blaming the shortfall on a steeper-than-expected drop in prices for memory chips.

Intel 2Q profit jumps 25 percent, beats estimates (AP)

AP - Intel Corp. says its second-quarter profit jumped 25 percent. Blossoming sales of laptop chips helped the company cruise past Wall Street's estimates.