· $Intel (INTC.US)$ showed a return to profitability after two straight quarters of losses and issuing a stronger-than-expected forecast. The stock rose 8% in extended trading. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said on a call that the company still sees persistent weakness in all segments of its business through year-end, and that server chip sales won't recover until the fourth quarter.
· $Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$ and $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ beat earn...