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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.

When Intel hired Gelsinger in 2021 to revive the chipmaker’s fortunes, he received a pay package that would have been worth as much as $206 million if he had met performance targets.