Intel expects Q3 revenue of $15.8–16.8 bln, above analyst consensus of $15.1 bln
even at the low end, citing a surge in data-center spending driven by AI
computing demand. Data-center sales jumped 59% YoY last quarter, more than twice
the pace of overall revenue growth. Q2 revenue was $16.13 bln versus $14.43 bln
expected. Shares rose 13% in after-hours trading.