Intel (INTC) shares rose Friday, lifted by indications that it is looking for a big outside investment in its Altera programmable chipmaking unit.
Intel's current valuation is attractive for near-term investors, with a 50% market cap growth potential in 2025, driven by the 18A node and rising AI demand, despite anticipated Q3 weakness. Management's cost-reduction plan, including layoffs and dividend suspension, aims to improve free cash flow but may hinder long-term growth against competitors like NVIDIA and TSMC. Intel's Data Center and AI unit struggles due to competition and product delays, necessitating strategic clarity and operational efficiency to regain its market position.
Intel stock (NASDAQ: INTC) is expected to publish its Q3 2024 results around October 31. We expect revenue for the quarter to come in at about $13.1 billion, roughly in line with consensus estimates and down about 8% compared to last year.
Intel is looking for an investor to acquire a stake in its Altera subsidiary, CNBC reported. The US tech giant is seeking a deal that values the programmable chip unit at around $17 billion.
Intel is looking for an investor that would acquire at least a minority stake worth billions for its Altera subsidiary, an abrupt about face from its prior messaging. Any deal would look to value Altera at least what the $16.7 billion that Intel paid for it in 2015.
Chip maker TSMC posted an earnings beat on Thursday, reassuring investors who were worried that the AI boom could be about to fizzle out.
Intel's China unit said on Thursday it has always prioritised product safety and quality, after an influential Chinese cybersecurity association called for a security review of the U.S. chipmaker's products sold in China.
In a statement, the CSAC alleged Intel's CPU chips contained vulnerabilities and security risks, and accused the company of threatening national security as well as consumer interests and rights. According to Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group, the accusations may be politically motivated and represent serious headwinds for Intel.
Mexico's deputy economy minister said on Wednesday that the Mexican government is in talks with General Motors, Foxconn, DHL, Stellantis and Intel to identify what products can be produced locally instead of imported from Asia.
Intel (INTC) reachead $22.31 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.54% change compared to its last close.
It seems as if a monster buyout of the company isn't happening anytime soon.
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