Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), a company that makes computer processors, saw its stock price rise 3.8% in the afternoon after reports that it is in early talks with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Intel making chips for AMD is the main point of this possible deal. This kind of partnership would really help Intel’s efforts to grow its foundry business, which makes chips for other companies.
AMD has relied on Taiwan’s TSMC to make chips in the past, so having Intel step in would be a strong endorsement of Intel’s manufacturing technology and goals. For AMD, this kind of deal could give it a U.S.-based production option and more power over other suppliers.
Intel shares rose 3.9% from the previous close to $37.33 after an initial surge. The news has made investors more interested, but is now the right time to buy? Intel’s shares are still volatile, with 36 moves of more than 5% in the last year alone. This recent gain is important, but it hasn’t changed the way the market sees Intel’s business very much.
Just two days earlier, Intel’s stock declined by 3.1% after Deutsche Bank released an analyst note urging some profit-taking. The bank kept its “hold” rating even though it raised its price target from $23 to $30, which was still below the most recent trading level.
This cautious approach made investors sell and lock in their profits after the strong rally in September. This downward pressure was also caused by uncertainty in the market, especially fears that the government might shut down.
Intel has gone up an amazing 84.6% this year, reaching a new 52-week high of $37.33 per share. The picture isn’t as good for long-term investors, though. If you had invested $1,000 in Intel’s stock five years ago, it would now be worth $731.86, which shows how the company’s stock has gone up and down.
In summary, potential strategic moves with AMD, increased investor attention, and overall market volatility drive Intel’s recent spike. There are clear short-term benefits, but the long-term investment outlook is still complicated and can change quickly, especially as the company tries to improve its foundry business and compete with other global leaders.
