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Intel leads the list of most overbought stocks after this week's comeback rally

Intel posted a double-digit gain on the week as it appeared to start shedding its reputation as an old guard stalwart.

Intel leads the list of most overbought stocks after this week's comeback rally

TL;DR

  • Intel and Broadcom were identified as the most overbought stocks this week based on their 14-day relative strength index (RSI).
  • Intel's stock surged nearly 25% following announcements of new partnerships with Google for AI data centers and Elon Musk's Terafab project.
  • Broadcom also saw a significant gain, agreeing to expanded chip deals with Google and Anthropic.
  • Chip stocks generally performed well, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF gaining 11%.
  • Software stocks, including ServiceNow and Salesforce, were among the most oversold, experiencing declines due to AI disruption threats and budget pressures.
  • The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF closed the week 7% lower.