Why did Intel's stock price drop sharply? Falling from a 52-week high, the semiconductor sector is under collective pressure.
July 8, 2026 - Intel (INTC) suffered a brutal sell-off, plunging $11.81, or 9.66%, to close at $110.39, its lowest in nearly a month since June 10. The day's trading volume reached $15.294 billion, ranking fifth among US stocks. Intel was not only the worst performer in the S&P 500, but also among the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index components, only beaten by Astera Labs which plummeted 11.52%. The sell-off was not an isolated event. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.2% on





















