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The CEO of Intel is leaving the company as it struggles to reinvent itself. Why it matters: Investors fear Intel is falling behind in the AI chip wars against booming AI titans like Nvidia. Driving the news: Pat Gelsinger abruptly retired as of Sunday after 40 years with the company and a nearly four-year stint as CEO,

Intel stock dropped 6% on Tuesday as investors reacted to the CEO's departure. Wall Street analysts say there's more uncertainty ahead for the chip maker.