Intel’s new CEO didn’t just cut costs — he undercut investor conviction. And the market noticed.
Revenue beat. A PC refresh lifted guidance. But investors didn’t reward execution — they questioned direction.
Shares fell 8.5% after CEO Lip-Bu Tan called prior capex “excessive,” paused factory expansion, and hedged on the 14A rollout.
The message: Wait for demand before building supply.
But in semis, that kind of hesitation can raise concerns — especially when it looks like retreat.
At Eagle Talon, we don’t assess forecasts in isolation. We evaluate leadership posture — especially at strategic crossroads:
→ Is conviction visible in the capex plan, product roadmap, and how risk is absorbed?
→ Are cuts matched by a sharper strategic edge — or by hesitation?
Tan’s pivot may preserve cash.
But it left investors wondering: What’s the new plan — and what exactly is Intel playing for?
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