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Investing.com -- Piper Sandler upgraded semiconductor design software maker Synopsys to Overweight from Neutral and raised its price target to $550 from $450, citing improving prospects for the company's intellectual property (IP) business as Intel's foundry ambitions gain traction.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer used his June 11, 2026, “Mad Dash” segment on Squawk on the Street to deliver one of his most aggressive calls of the year, ranking Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) ahead of every other chip stock in his coverage universe. The catalyst was a dramatic analyst action that Cramer described as “a company which had ... Cramer Calls Intel the “Number One Name” and “More Important Than NVIDIA.” The Stock Soars Today After a Massive Double Upgrade.

Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman breaks down today's trending tickers, including Intel (INTC), which jumped after receiving a rare double upgrade to buy from Bank of America (BAC). Meanwhile, DraftKings (DKNG) is also moving higher after analysts named it the "clearest winner" in sports betting as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, June 11, setting the stage for a potential surge in wagering activity.

Intel stock popped on Thursday after receiving a double upgrade from BofA analysts.

Intel stock popped on Thursday after receiving a double upgrade from BofA analysts.

Investing.com -- Intel shares climbed about 5% in premarket trading after Bank of America double-upgraded the stock from Underperform to Buy and raised its price target to $135 from $96, driven by growing confidence in the company’s server CPU opportunity and its external foundry business.

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) are up by about 14% in early Wednesday trading, changing hands near $406 after a triple-catalyst night that combined a Q1 2026 beat, a sharply higher Q2 2026 outlook, and a Goldman Sachs upgrade. Premarket gains ran closer to 20% before the open trimmed the move. The rally extends ... AMD Soars 14%: Q1 Crusher, Q2 Guide Lift, Goldman $450 Price Target Ignite AI Frenzy