Intel shares sink as memory shortage drags its PC chip outlook
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A $1B+ Q4 revenue gap tied to memory shortages and PC softness is a reminder that AI capex doesn’t insulate you from old-economy supply chains. If you depend on x86 or specific memory SKUs, lock in multi-quarter commitments and qualify alternates before these shortages cascade into your own delivery dates.
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