Friday, 30 October, 2026
Silicon Strain: Supply Snarls and Cash Drain Drag Down Intel
By TechShots Studio
Intel shares crashed over 20% after hours as manufacturing supply shortages, substrate bottlenecks, and an escalating PC market slump crippled its ability to meet customer demand. Compounded by a factory explosion in Israel, rising memory costs, and growing capital expenditures, the chipmaker warned it will continue burning cash without generating positive cash flow this year, sparking a broader tech selloff.