Intel's stock is directly impacted by its own financial performance and outlook. The worse-than-expected Q1 sales results and EPS guidance below estimates directly influence investor sentiment and stock valuation. The decision by major financial institutions like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs to lower their price targets further exacerbates the negative outlook, suggesting a lack of confidence in the company's short-term recovery. This combination of factors is likely to put downward pressure on Intel's stock price in the short term.