In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Jan 26, 2026), Samantha LaDuc discusses Intel’s recent rally turned into a classic FOMO-driven chase and gamma squeeze, with implied volatility spiking to unsustainable levels ahead of earnings.
After disappointing results, the stock formed a bull trap, gapped down sharply, and sold off about 16%, breaking below key moving averages.
The takeaway is caution: Intel likely needs time to digest lower, with initial support around $41 and a potentially better long-term entry closer to $37 before a more durable move higher can resume.
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