Intel (INTC) rises on Nvidia investment. Intel is up 30% to a 52 week high as Nvidia will invest $5 billion in the company to co-develop custom data center and PC products. The Trump administration was not involved in the Intel-Nvidia deal, but the government does own 10% of Intel. The deal could be the first step in an acquisition or breakup of Intel.

Darden Restaurant (DRI) drops 9% to a six month low on earnings. The owner of Olive Garden missed earnings estimates even as sales grew 10% to $3 billion. The weakness in earnings and the stock are blamed on higher food and labor costs, coupled with pressure from customers to keep prices low as the economy slows.

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