TOP NEWS: Intel reports sharp income drop; full-year outlook lowered

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Intel Corp reported a significant drop in third-quarter earnings on Thursday amid a worsening macroeconomic backdrop.

In the three months ended October 1, the California-based chipmaker reported net income of $1.02 billion, down sharply from $6.82 billion the previous year.

Basic earnings per share also dropped significantly, falling to $0.25 from $1.68.

The firm noted restructuring charges of $664 million during the period which reflected initial cost reduction actions. It added that it is focused on driving $3 billion in cost reduction in 2023.

Revenue declined by 20% year-on-year to $15.34 billion from $19.19 billion.

Intel revised its full-year revenue guidance down to between $63 billion and $64 billion, to reflect "continued macroeconomic headwinds". Earnings per share are expected at $2.00.

Shares in Intel closed down 3.5% at $26.27 on Thursday. In after-hours trading, the stock was up 4.2%.

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