[April 24, 2026] US Stock Market Premarket Briefing — Nasdaq Futures +0.90% as Intel Soars 28%+ on Blockbuster Q1 Beat

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026

US Stock Market Premarket Briefing

Intel Soars 28%+ Premarket on Blockbuster Q1 Beat — Futures Surge as Oil Retreats | Published 10:07 PM KST

📈 PREMARKET SUMMARY: US equity futures are broadly higher Friday morning, led by Nasdaq futures (+0.90%) after Intel’s stunning Q1 earnings beat sent its shares surging ~28% premarket. S&P 500 futures +0.62%, Dow futures +0.59%. Oil prices are pulling back from Thursday’s highs, easing inflation fears. Markets poised for a strong open to close the week. Data sourced from search results (est.) • All values as of premarket Friday, April 24, 2026

Futures Market — Premarket (Friday, April 24)

Nasdaq 100 Futures

19,176.25

+0.90%

NQ=F (est.) • Intel-led surge

S&P 500 Futures

7,143.75

+0.62%

ES=F (est.) • Broad risk-on

Dow Futures

49,632

+0.59%

YM=F (est.) • Recovery bid

(est.) = estimated from search data; Yahoo Finance API unavailable at publication time

8 Key Market Indicators

S&P 500 (prev. close) 7,108.40 −0.41%

Dow Jones (prev. close) 49,310.32 −0.36%

Nasdaq Composite (prev.) 24,438.50 −0.89%

VIX (Volatility Index) ~17–19 (est.) Elevated

10-Year Treasury Yield ~4.25% (est.)

WTI Crude Oil $94.49 +1.65%

CNN Fear & Greed 67–68 • Greed

DXY Dollar Index Rising alongside yields (est.)

🔎 Indicator Guide VIX below 20 = low volatility / calm market • VIX 20–30 = moderate concern • VIX 30+ = high fear
10Y yield above 4.5% may pressure equities • WTI above $95 adds inflation risk • Fear & Greed 0–49 = fear, 50+ = greed

Today's Top 5 Market Stories

• 🤖 Intel Explodes +28% Premarket on Massive Q1 Beat Intel reported Q1 EPS of $0.29 vs. consensus $0.02, and revenue of $13.58B vs. $12.36B expected — a jaw-dropping beat. Q2 guidance of $13.8–14.8B also crushed estimates. AI-driven data center demand is booming. INTC is on track for one of its biggest single-day gains since the dot-com era.
• 🔴 Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Oil Holds Near Multi-Month Highs Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, ongoing since February 28, continues to disrupt global energy flows. Brent crude touched ~$103/barrel. Polymarket gives 97.3% probability that Hormuz traffic will NOT normalize by April 30. War-risk insurance premiums have surged significantly.
• 📈 S&P 500 Retreats from Record Highs; Nasdaq Posts Third Intraday Record Thursday's session saw the S&P 500 pull back 0.41% after hitting a new all-time intraday high (7,147.78). The Nasdaq also set a new intraday record before closing down 0.89%, weighed by software stock selling and elevated oil prices. The prior session (April 22) saw the S&P at a record close of 7,137.90.
• 💵 Treasury Yields and Dollar Rise with Oil Prices 10-year Treasury yields ticked higher Thursday alongside rising oil, as traders priced in persistent inflation risk from the US-Iran standoff. The dollar also strengthened. JPMorgan's Priya Misra noted demand-side inflation remains contained, offering some comfort to bond bulls.
• 🌎 TSMC Jumps 5% in Taipei; Semiconductor Sector Surges Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. surged 5% in Taipei premarket on strong earnings data and upgraded demand outlook. Combined with Intel’s blowout, the semiconductor sector is lighting up heading into Friday's US open, boosting Nasdaq 100 futures broadly.

🎯 Today's Trading Strategy Points

• Watch Intel (INTC) open — premarket +28%; potential continuation or fade-the-gap trade
• Semiconductor ETFs (SOXX, SMH) likely to gap higher; monitor for follow-through vs. profit-taking
• Oil price direction is the key macro variable: WTI above $95 risks renewed inflation fears
• S&P 500 key support: 7,064 (April 21 low); resistance: fresh ATH zone above 7,147
• Friday earnings season positioning: markets may be cautious into the close ahead of next week's big-tech prints
• Fear & Greed at 67 (Greed) — not extreme, but reward/risk balance becoming more selective

This Week's Earnings Calendar

Date	Company	Ticker	Result / Expected
Mon, Apr 20	Lockheed Martin	LMT	Q1 results (est.)
Tue, Apr 21	Alphabet / Google	GOOGL	Q1 beat (est.)
Wed, Apr 22	Meta Platforms	META	Q1 beat — records (est.)
Thu, Apr 23	Intel	INTC	🆕 EPS $0.29 vs $0.02E; Rev $13.58B vs $12.36BE
★ Fri, Apr 24 ★	Carlisle Companies	CSL	EPS ~$3.63E | Rev ~$1.05BE
★ Fri, Apr 24 ★	Ltimindtree	LTI	Q4 results (est.)
Mon, Apr 27+	Microsoft, Apple, Amazon	MSFT/AAPL/AMZN	Major prints next week

Today's Economic Data Releases (ET)

• 8:30 AM ET
  Durable Goods Orders (March) Consensus: +0.5% MoM | Prior: -1.1% • Defense orders key watch item given geopolitical tensions
• 10:00 AM ET
  University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Final, April) Consensus: ~52.5 | Prior prelim: 50.8 • Inflation expectations sub-component closely watched
• Next Week
  Q1 GDP Advance Estimate (Apr 30) + FOMC Meeting + PCE Inflation Major macro week ahead • Fed widely expected to hold rates steady • GDP and PCE will shape rate-cut narrative

Investor Checklist

• Monitor Intel (INTC) open: gap-up sustainability vs. “buy the rumor, sell the news” dynamic
• Track WTI crude oil: sustained break above $95 would revive inflation/rate-hike concerns
• Watch 10-Year Treasury yield: hold below 4.40% supports equity valuation; break above adds pressure
• Prepare for next week: MSFT, AAPL, AMZN, FOMC, Q1 GDP — position sizing carefully into the weekend

Previous Session Sector Performance (Apr 23)

💻 Information Technology-1.47%

⚡ Energy+1.28%

📅 Industrials+0.76%

💊 Health Care-0.10%

🏠 Real Estate+0.44% (est.)

📄 Materials-0.22%

Source: Bloomberg sector data • April 23, 2026 close (4:40 PM EDT)

Key Risk Factors

• HIGH: Strait of Hormuz Crisis & Oil Supply Disruption Iran’s ongoing blockade since February 28 keeps energy markets on edge. Brent above $103 threatens to reignite global inflation. Polymarket assigns 97% probability of no resolution by April 30.
• HIGH: Earnings Season Volatility — Big Tech Week Ahead While Intel crushed it, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon report next week. Any miss or weak guidance from a mega-cap could quickly reverse the recent record-high rally.
• MEDIUM: Federal Reserve Meeting & Inflation Data (April 30) FOMC holds next week alongside Q1 GDP and PCE inflation. If PCE comes in hot due to oil-driven energy costs, rate-cut expectations could be further pushed back.
• MEDIUM: Software Sector Weakness Dragging Nasdaq Information Technology was the worst sector Thursday (-1.47%) despite the Nasdaq setting intraday records. Software stocks selling amid rich valuations represents a headwind even as semiconductors surge.

Disclaimer
This briefing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial guidance, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Market data marked (est.) is estimated from publicly available search results as direct API access was unavailable at publication time. Futures values represent pre-market activity and are subject to rapid change. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. All values in USD unless noted.