Semiconductor giant Intel (INTC -2.42%) is in the middle of an existential crisis. The company lacks a permanent CEO, its foundry-centric strategy is up in the air, market share losses are stressing financials, and its artificial intelligence (AI) chip efforts have largely floundered.
Intel faces uncertainty after CEO Pat Gelsinger's forced retirement, raising questions about its future and potential split from the unprofitable fabrication business. Senior analyst Alvin Nguyen highlights the necessary synergy between Intel's foundry capabilities and product development, which is currently lacking. Gelsinger aimed to develop both sides simultaneously, creating a significant financial advantage, but recent competition seems poised to add fuzziness to the story.
Intel (INTC) is expected to report fourth-quarter results after the market closes Thursday, with analysts expecting the chipmaker to swing to a loss.
China's new AI model DeepSeek roiled the U.S. big tech stocks on Monday with semiconductor names taking the biggest hit. The industry expects the resource-light new model could usher in a wave of more efficient AI models, hurting demand for AI hardware.
INTC seems to be treading in the middle of the road and investors could be better off if they trade with caution.
Intel (INTC) is expected to report fourth-quarter results after the market closes Thursday, with analysts expecting the chipmaker to swing to a loss.
In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall explains why Intel (INTC -3.43%) faces a hard path forward, but has the potential to be a market-beating stock over the next five years.
Making smart investments often requires you to not follow the crowd. In the semiconductor industry, you can't follow the crowd any less than buying Intel (INTC -3.43%) stock.
Intel (INTC -3.43%) stock rose more than 9% on Jan. 17 after online news site SemiAccurate reported that a mystery buyer expressed interest in buying the company. That put the spotlight on the troubled chipmaker that once dominated the semiconductor industry.
Intel is showing bullish technical momentum in early 2025, suggesting a major bottom and strong investor gains are coming this year, despite recent struggles. Intel's valuation is extremely cheap compared to peers, with price to sales and tangible book value ratios at historic lows. A successful restructuring, potential takeover offers, and asset spin-offs could drive significant returns for investors in 2025.
[00:00:04] Douglas McIntyre: Every single day, things get worse at Intel.
The semiconductor showdown between Intel Corp INTC and Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD is reaching a critical juncture as both companies prepare to report their fourth quarter earnings.