In last week’s stock options article, we reviewed the pros and cons of debit spreads. When you believe a stock is going higher but want to limit your downside risk and are willing to cap upside gains to spend less on the trade, then a call debit spread can be a viable choice. In the same vein, you could also consider a credit spread. This is similar to a debit spread but also very different in the mechanics. In this article, we’ll review the pros and cons of a put credit spread strategy. What is a Put Credi ...

The major question is whether Intel can scramble to the top of the global chip manufacturing heap.It's a bit hard to imagine now, but struggling chip company Intel (INTC -0.14%) was once a darling stock in the crowded tech sector. In the not-so-distant past, however, the once-dominant company started to become overshadowed by rivals developing and producing highly competitive products. Many observers started considering Intel something of a has-been, a sentiment that lingers in more than a few investor mind ...

ANKARA, TURKIYE - APRIL 11: In this photo illustration logo of ''Intel'' is displayed on a mobile ... [+] phone screen in front of a computer in Ankara, Turkiye on April 11, 2024. (Photo by Omer Taha Cetin/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty ImagesIntel stock (NASDAQ NDAQ : INTC) is expected to publish its Q1 2024 results on April 25. We expect revenue for the quarter to come in at about $12.8 billion, roughly in line with consensus estimates. This would mark an increase of about 16% versus the previ ...

Steep losses and an imprecise model for future profitability make the chipmaker a tough stock to own right now.A new bull market is now well underway, fueled by accelerated computing infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI) systems built atop that infrastructure, and elevated interest among governments around the world in "re-shoring" chip manufacturing onto their soil. Intel (INTC -5.16%) appears well-positioned to be a top beneficiary from these growth trends.Despite this apparent enthusiasm, the stoc ...

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Intel has announced updates about its upcoming artificial intelligence accelerator, Gaudi 3.In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Intel (INTC -3.77%). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of April 11, 2024. The video was published on April 12, 2024. ...

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock is sliding lower on Friday as the semiconductor company deal with reports of China limiting its use in the country.China has reportedly been making strides in reducing its reliance on technology from the U.S. That includes phasing out computers and other devices that make use of chips from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD).The latest news is that China wants telecom companies to limit the use of devices with chips from these two companies. This puts further stress on IN ...

Intel stock (NASDAQ:INTC) is synonymous with the semiconductor industry. Their chips power everything, from laptops and desktops, to data centers and immersive gaming experiences. Once the undisputed king of the semiconductor domain, the company is experiencing major setbacks that challenge its near term growth prospects. This includes the company’s large operating losses, use of debt, and declining margins. Right now, their valuation doesn’t make sense and investors will be better off picking other AI chip ...

This stock looks reasonably priced considering growth opportunities ahead.There's no denying that Nvidia sells the most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) chips today and dominates the market, holding an 80% share. And the stock represents a solid long-term investment opportunity even though it's soared in the triple digits over the past year. But that doesn't mean it's the best AI buy right now.In fact, one of Nvidia's rivals -- a player that fell behind in the AI race -- actually represents a more pres ...

Intel shares have been in the doldrums in recent years.Nvidia (NVDA 4.11%) is known as the world's top seller of artificial intelligence (AI) chips because its product has been unbeatable so far. The company makes the most powerful chip out there today, helping companies power the tasks of training and inferencing for their AI models. This has helped Nvidia's earnings soar in the triple digits last year -- and its share price followed, with an increase of more than 200% over the past year.Meanwhile, rival I ...