Even massive help from the government can't make Intel stock a buy.Intel (INTC 3.58%) stock gained 4.1% through 9:45 a.m. ET Monday morning after CNBC reported this morning that the U.S. Commerce Department is close to awarding Intel an $8 billion subsidy to assist with expanding its semiconductor chip operations.The Wall Street Journal had previously reported (last week) that this grant was on the way.Good news, bad newsOne quirk to this story is that last week, WSJ indicated Intel was in line for an $8.5 ...

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Chipmaker Intel and the CHIPS Act Office are close to finalizing a deal which would award the company a roughly $8 billion grant, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Biden administration moves to dole out funds before President-elect Trump's inauguration.That $8 billion will go towards Intel's factory-building efforts, said the person. The Commerce Department is expected to finalize the awards in the coming weeks, the person said.Intel is also in line for a $3 billion contract to manufact ...

Ken Griffin of Citadel Advisors just scooped up 11 million shares of a semiconductor stock not named Nvidia.Hedge funds typically have a reputation for being tight-lipped about their investing moves, rarely offering much insight to retail investors. However, once every quarter, institutional money managers are required to file a form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) -- a document that essentially outlines all of the stocks their funds bought or sold during the previous quarter, and thei ...

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Market Position and Competitive Landscape - Intel has fallen behind AMD in the server CPU market due to AMD's more powerful and energy-efficient chips, leveraging TSMC's advanced manufacturing technology [1] - Intel has closed the gap with AMD in 2024 by launching two new server CPU families, Granite Rapids and Sierra Forest, manufactured partly on the Intel 3 process, which is more advanced than Intel 7 [2] - Intel is expected to gain more ground in 2025 with the launch of Clearwater Forest, a crucial product for the company [3] Product Development and Innovation - Clearwater Forest, the successor to Sierra Forest, will feature at least 144 efficiency cores, with a 288-core version in development, targeting cloud computing workloads [4] - Clearwater Forest will be one of the first products to use the Intel 18A manufacturing process, which is expected to be the most advanced when launched, potentially reclaiming Intel's manufacturing edge over TSMC [5] - Intel 18A will introduce new transistor types, backside power delivery, and 3D cache technology, promising significant efficiency and performance improvements [6] Strategic Goals and Foundry Business - Intel aims to become the second-largest semiconductor foundry by 2030, with Intel 18A being a critical component of this strategy [8] - The company has secured customers like Microsoft and Amazon for Intel 18A but needs more third-party chip orders to justify its massive manufacturing investments [8] - Clearwater Forest's success could serve as a strong marketing tool for Intel 18A, potentially attracting TSMC's biggest customers if it delivers on performance and efficiency [9] Industry Challenges and Outlook - Intel's turnaround has been slow, impacted by a post-pandemic slump in the PC market and a shift in data center spending toward AI chips [10] - Despite challenges, Intel 18A is on track, and Clearwater Forest could revitalize the company's server CPU business while promoting its foundry capabilities [10]

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Analyst Background - Uttam is a growth-oriented investment analyst specializing in the technology sector, with a focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and cloud software [1] - His research also covers MedTech, Defense Tech, and Renewable Energy [1] - Uttam co-authors The Pragmatic Optimist Newsletter with his wife, Amrita Roy, which is regularly cited by leading publications like the Wall Street Journal and Forbes [1] - Prior to publishing research, Uttam led teams at major technology firms including Apple and Google [1] Disclosure - Uttam holds a beneficial long position in INTC through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives [2] - The article expresses Uttam's own opinions and he is not receiving compensation for it other than from Seeking Alpha [2] - Uttam has no business relationship with any company mentioned in the article [2]

Dublin, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "AI Quality Inspection Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The AI quality inspection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.53%, reaching a market size of US$70.747 billion in 2029 from US$27.808 billion in 2024.When it comes to using software-driven artificial intelligence and vision technologies, AI quality inspection helps detect and process inconsistencies in products, including semiconductors ...

Intel (INTC -2.72%) was once considered a stable long-term investment on the semiconductor market. But over the past 10 years, the chipmaker's stock declined 26%. Even with reinvested dividends, it delivered a negative total return of 4%.During the same period, the S&P 500 rallied 192% and generated a total return of 250%. AMD's (AMD -2.84%) stock soared a whopping 5,220%. Let's see why Intel's stock withered -- and if it has the potential to bounce back and generate millionaire-making gains in the future. ...