Intel and the U.S. government are on track to finalise $8.5 billion in direct funding for the chipmaker before the end of the year, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Arm Holdings approached Intel about potentially acquiring the company's product division but was told that the business is not for sale, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
In the most recent trading session, Intel (INTC) closed at $23.92, indicating a +1.61% shift from the previous trading day.
Despite recent setbacks, I remain optimistic about Intel's long-term goals, including cost reductions, manufacturing capacity increases, and strategic partnerships like the AWS AI chip deal. Intel's Q2 FY2024 results were disappointing, with revenue and margins falling short, but the company's aggressive transformation strategy could yield significant future value. A potential breakup of Intel could unlock substantial shareholder value, with individual segments possibly worth more than the current market cap.
Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: QCOM) is reportedly interested in taking over Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC) to potentially strengthen its footprint in servers and the PC market. But the AI darling Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) could be a better suitor for the once-dominant chipmaker that's lost more than 60% in 2024.
Intel's struggles continue with disappointing earnings, layoffs, and suspended dividends, but potential for recovery exists through foundry development and strategic asset sales. Cost cuts and potential segment sales, including interest from Qualcomm and Apollo Global Management, could drive Intel's turnaround and valuation increase. Intel's future hinges on foundry success, AI and datacenter growth, and overcoming delays and market risks, with a potential share price reaching $25.50-$29.70 before the end of 2024.
The company could receive a shot in the arm from an outside investor.
Micron reported a double beat and provided some positive forward-looking guidance.
Published reports suggest Qualcomm is interested in a takeover of Intel. An acquisition attempt by Qualcomm would likely face a lot of regulatory hurdles.
Intel's share price plunged following its second-quarter report in early August. Attention from Qualcomm and Apollo Global Management is adding fuel to the notion that the stock is attractively priced.
Eric Jackson, the founder and president of EMJ Capital, joins Yahoo Finance's Executive Editor Brian Sozzi and Catalyst hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills to take a look at the challenges facing Intel (INTC) and where the legacy chipmaker goes from here. “I don't see a quick fix here.
After experiencing a declining trend since its highs in 2021, Intel Co. INTC stock is now trading at a mere 43% of its 52-week high today. While this price action could have caused most to avoid such underperformance, there are others who can spot and appreciate the deep value aspect of this steep discount, one that can be taken advantage of today.