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Intel posts fastest growth in 15 years as AI data centres demand fuels sales

25% revenue jump. Intel just posted its fastest growth in 15 years—and AI data centers are the reason.

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The KeyNews take

Why it matters

Intel's resurgence signals that the AI infrastructure buildout is accelerating and capital is flowing to chip suppliers. This matters for founders evaluating compute costs and investors tracking the capex cycle.

The key facts

4 to know
  1. Intel revenue up 25% in Q2 2026

  2. Fastest growth in 15 years

  3. AI data centers cited as primary demand driver

  4. Signals strength in the compute infrastructure supply chain

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Financial Times Technologyft.com

Publisher excerpt: Chipmaker’s revenue jumped 25% in the second quarter
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