Part 3 With regard to the Anti

Part 3

With regard to the Anti Trust laws, if TSMC invest under 20% into Intel, it can circumvent such a law. My point is there are many variable on the M&A structure, but more importantly, it is the Direction of the USA to save Intel and when the nation is behind the company, there is alot of hope.

Lastly I would also like to point out that if the direction is for Intel to go through a M&A procedure, it will not make a lot of sense for any good CEO to join the company. It is like joining a company and preparing to be on the chopping board. The current interim CEO whom is also the CFO for Intel can do the job very well as that is more of the CFO’s job to oversee M&As.

After the M&A is completed or finalised, the newly formed entity can hire a good CEO.

Tech Trader: Intel's Future Still Looks Murky. Don't Chase the Stock. -- Barron's

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Dan1192
02-25
Dan1192
agree with this, but I think any actual news of M/A will probably come only in Q4 even the intricacies. meaning another 2 rounds of earnings that will likely push the price down. probably starting a DCA position is good but not anything sizeable yet

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It may be wise for investors to not chase the stock. \n\n\n The rally started early last week after Vice President JD Vance vowed more chips would be made in the U.S. during his speech at an AI conference in France. Intel stock gained further steam on reports from Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing was considering taking a stake in Intel's chip factories, while Broadcom was looking at buying Intel's product business. All told, Intel stock rose by nearly 40% over five trading sessions through Tuesday. \n\n\n But the flurry of news reports at times contradicted each other, with one saying the Trump administration raised the idea of TSMC taking a controlling stake in Intel's chip factories, while another citing a White House official saying Trump would not likely support such a deal. \n\n\n The most important thing is the common thread of all the reporting included phrases like \"very early stages,\" \"informally discussed,\" and no formalized structure. It is clear the discussions aren't advanced. \n\n\n Intel and TSMC declined to comment on the reports. The White House and Broadcom didn't respond to a request for comment. \n\n\n Speculation about a major Intel deal is nothing new. Last fall, there were reports of Qualcomm approaching Intel about a takeover. Nothing has happened since. \n\n\n The fact is the prospects for a transformative Intel deal still face two primary challenges that will be difficult to overcome. \n\n\n First, any major transaction for a purchase of Intel's product group would need approval from global regulators. China blocked a much smaller $5 billion acquisition of Israel's Tower Semiconductor in 2023, suggesting the Asian country isn't keen on any acquisition that would help the U.S. chipmaking industry. It is unclear how China would then be amenable to Broadcom purchasing Intel's product business. \n\n\n Second, there isn't an easy way to separate Intel's chip manufacturing operations. In 2024, Intel Foundry generated $17.5 billion in revenue, down 7% versus the prior year, while losing $13.4 billion. Financially, it makes little sense for an external buyer to purchase a financial black hole with massive losses that isn't viable on a stand-alone basis. It also doesn't help sentiment about Intel's foundry road map when Michelle Johnston Holthaus, interim co-CEO of Intel and CEO of Intel Products, repeatedly reiterates she would potentially use TSMC for data center CPUs in the future if it \"made sense.\" \n\n\n All this comes as Intel still doesn't have a permanent CEO after Pat Gelsinger retired last December. Intel would be better served finding a competent leader with technical expertise to figure out a turnaround strategy and stabilize the business. The chip maker shouldn't discuss selling itself for parts while trying to find a quality CEO, especially when a deal may not even be possible. \n\n\n For investors, it may be prudent to take some gains. Waiting for something that may not happen could prove disappointing. \n\n\n This Week in Barron's Tech \n\n<pre>\n -- Apple Launches New, Cheaper iPhone. Price Starts at $599. \n \n -- Palantir Stock Is Off the Charts. Why It's Time to Sell. \n \n -- Meta Stock Sinks Further. Here's What Would Revive the Rally. \n \n -- Arista Stock Falls After Earnings. Why Meta Is Partly to Blame. \n \n -- Etsy Stock Falls on Revenue Miss \n</pre>\n\n Write to Tae Kim at tae.kim@barrons.com or follow him on X at @firstadopter. \n\n<pre>\n \n</pre>\n\n To subscribe to Barron's, visit http://www.barrons.com/subscribe \n\n\n (END) Dow Jones Newswires\n\n\n February 21, 2025 21:30 ET (02:30 GMT)\n\n\n Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones &amp; Company, Inc.\n\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"LU2322448957.HKD":"ALLIANZ GLOBAL INTELLIGENT CITIES INCOME \"AMG\" (HKD) INC","LU1366192091.USD":"ALLIANZ US EQUITY PLUS \"AM\" (USD) INC","LU0942090050.USD":"UBS (LUX) EQUITY SICAV - US TOTAL YIELD SUSTAINABLE \"P\" (USD) INC","LU0661504455.SGD":"Blackrock Global Equity Income A5 SGD-H","TSM":"台积电","LU2279689827.SGD":"JPMorgan Investment Funds - Global Income Sustainable A (mth) SGD-H","LU0353189763.USD":"ALLSPRING US ALL CAP GROWTH FUND \"I\" (USD) ACC","LU1868836591.USD":"CT (LUX) I AMERICAN \"1U\"(USD) ACC","IE00BDGV0183.EUR":"GUINNESS GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME \"C\" (EUR) INC","LU1934455863.HKD":"AB SICAV I LOW VOLATILITY TOTAL RETURN EQUITY PORT \"A\" (HKD) ACC","LU2461242641.AUD":"WELLINGTON US QUALITY GROWTH \"A\" (AUDHDG) ACC","03145":"华夏亚洲高息股","LU0823421333.USD":"BNP PARIBAS DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY \"C\" (USD) ACC","LU0823414551.USD":"BNP PARIBAS ENERGY TRANSITION \"C\" (USD) INC","IE00BK4W5M84.HKD":"HSBC GLOBAL FUNDS ICAV US EQUITY INDEX \"HC\" (HKD) ACC","LU1244550494.USD":"FRANKLIN GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET INCOME \"A\" (USDHEDGED) ACC","LU0965509101.SGD":"AB LOW VOLATILITY EQUITY PORTFOLIO \"A\" (SGDHDG) ACC","IE00B1XK9C88.USD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU0097036916.USD":"贝莱德美国增长A2 USD","LU2211815571.USD":"ALLIANZ POSITIVE CHANGE \"AT\" (USD) ACC","CCF":"Chase Corp","BK4581":"高盛持仓","BK4512":"苹果概念","LU0321505868.SGD":"Schroder ISF Global Dividend Maximiser A Dis SGD","INTC":"英特尔","AVGO":"博通","LU0642271901.SGD":"Janus Henderson Horizon Global Technology Leaders A2 SGD-H","IE00BVYPNW00.USD":"GUINNESS GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME \"C\" (USD) ACC","SG9999001440.SGD":"United Global Dividend Equity Fund A SGD Dist","LU0444973449.USD":"CT (LUX) I GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY \"DU\" (USD) ACC","LU1868838027.USD":"CT (LUX) I GLOBAL EMERGING MARKET EQUITIES \"8\" (USD) ACC","LU0082616367.USD":"摩根大通美国科技A（dist）","LU1670710588.SGD":"M&G (LUX) GLOBAL DIVIDEND \"A\" (SGD) ACC","SGXZ81514606.USD":"大华环球创新基金A Acc USD","QCOM":"高通","LU1814569148.SGD":"WELLINGTON GLOBAL QUALITY GROWTH \"D\" (SGDHDG) ACC","BK4535":"淡马锡持仓","IE00BLSP4452.SGD":"Legg Mason ClearBridge - Tactical Dividend Income A Mdis SGD-H Plus","LU1720051017.SGD":"Allianz Global Artificial Intelligence AT Acc H2-SGD","LU0081259029.USD":"UBS (LUX) EQUITY FUND - TECH OPPORTUNITY \"P\" (USD) ACC","LU1037948541.HKD":"AB LOW VOLATILITY EQUITY PORTFOLIO \"A\" (HKD) ACC","LU1868837722.USD":"CT (LUX) I GLOBAL EMERGING MARKET EQUITIES \"2\" (USD) ACC","LU2249611893.SGD":"BNP PARIBAS ENERGY TRANSITION \"CRH\" (SGD) ACC","LU2272731600.USD":"Allianz Global Intelligent Cities AM Dis USD","LU1989764748.USD":"东方汇理环球颠覆性机遇A2 Acc","IE00BGHQF631.EUR":"GUINNESS GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME \"C\" (EUR) ACC","TSEM":"Tower半导体","BK4579":"人工智能","SG9999015952.SGD":"LIONGLOBAL DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION \"I\" (SGD) ACC","LU0912757837.SGD":"JPMorgan Investment Funds - Global Income A (mth) SGD-H"},"source_url":"https://dowjonesnews.com/newdjn/logon.aspx?AL=N","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2513287240","content_text":"By Tae Kim \n\n\n This article is from the free weekly Barron's Tech email newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered directly to your inbox. \n\n\n Intel shares have surged over the past week on the Trump administration's promise to support domestic chip manufacturing and reports that semiconductor companies are weighing options to purchase parts of Intel. \n\n\n Upon closer examination of the developments, investors should be cautious. The likelihood of any transformative deals in the near term is low, and not much has changed regarding Intel's challenges. It may be wise for investors to not chase the stock. \n\n\n The rally started early last week after Vice President JD Vance vowed more chips would be made in the U.S. during his speech at an AI conference in France. Intel stock gained further steam on reports from Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing was considering taking a stake in Intel's chip factories, while Broadcom was looking at buying Intel's product business. All told, Intel stock rose by nearly 40% over five trading sessions through Tuesday. \n\n\n But the flurry of news reports at times contradicted each other, with one saying the Trump administration raised the idea of TSMC taking a controlling stake in Intel's chip factories, while another citing a White House official saying Trump would not likely support such a deal. \n\n\n The most important thing is the common thread of all the reporting included phrases like \"very early stages,\" \"informally discussed,\" and no formalized structure. It is clear the discussions aren't advanced. \n\n\n Intel and TSMC declined to comment on the reports. The White House and Broadcom didn't respond to a request for comment. \n\n\n Speculation about a major Intel deal is nothing new. Last fall, there were reports of Qualcomm approaching Intel about a takeover. Nothing has happened since. \n\n\n The fact is the prospects for a transformative Intel deal still face two primary challenges that will be difficult to overcome. \n\n\n First, any major transaction for a purchase of Intel's product group would need approval from global regulators. China blocked a much smaller $5 billion acquisition of Israel's Tower Semiconductor in 2023, suggesting the Asian country isn't keen on any acquisition that would help the U.S. chipmaking industry. It is unclear how China would then be amenable to Broadcom purchasing Intel's product business. \n\n\n Second, there isn't an easy way to separate Intel's chip manufacturing operations. In 2024, Intel Foundry generated $17.5 billion in revenue, down 7% versus the prior year, while losing $13.4 billion. Financially, it makes little sense for an external buyer to purchase a financial black hole with massive losses that isn't viable on a stand-alone basis. It also doesn't help sentiment about Intel's foundry road map when Michelle Johnston Holthaus, interim co-CEO of Intel and CEO of Intel Products, repeatedly reiterates she would potentially use TSMC for data center CPUs in the future if it \"made sense.\" \n\n\n All this comes as Intel still doesn't have a permanent CEO after Pat Gelsinger retired last December. Intel would be better served finding a competent leader with technical expertise to figure out a turnaround strategy and stabilize the business. The chip maker shouldn't discuss selling itself for parts while trying to find a quality CEO, especially when a deal may not even be possible. \n\n\n For investors, it may be prudent to take some gains. Waiting for something that may not happen could prove disappointing. \n\n\n This Week in Barron's Tech \n\n\n -- Apple Launches New, Cheaper iPhone. Price Starts at $599. \n \n -- Palantir Stock Is Off the Charts. Why It's Time to Sell. \n \n -- Meta Stock Sinks Further. Here's What Would Revive the Rally. \n \n -- Arista Stock Falls After Earnings. Why Meta Is Partly to Blame. \n \n -- Etsy Stock Falls on Revenue Miss \n\n\n Write to Tae Kim at tae.kim@barrons.com or follow him on X at @firstadopter. \n\n\n \n\n\n To subscribe to Barron's, visit http://www.barrons.com/subscribe \n\n\n (END) Dow Jones Newswires\n\n\n February 21, 2025 21:30 ET (02:30 GMT)\n\n\n Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.","news_type":1,"symbols_score_info":{"INTC":1,"TSM":0.9,"AVGO":0.9,"CCF":1,"03145":0.6,"QCOM":0.9,"TSEM":0.9}},"isVote":1,"tweetType":1,"viewCount":1111,"commentLimit":10,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"symbols":["TSM","INTC"],"verified":2,"subType":0,"readableState":1,"langContent":"EN","currentLanguage":"EN","warmUpFlag":false,"orderFlag":false,"shareable":true,"causeOfNotShareable":"","featuresForAnalytics":[],"commentAndTweetFlag":false,"andRepostAutoSelectedFlag":false,"upFlag":true,"length":609,"optionInvolvedFlag":false,"xxTargetLangEnum":"ORIG"},"commentList":[{"id":407406138478720,"commentId":"407406138478720","gmtCreate":1740482107730,"gmtModify":1740482112688,"authorId":3580519485452891,"author":{"id":3580519485452891,"idStr":"3580519485452891","authorId":3580519485452891,"name":"Dan1192","avatar":"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/b81c29971d6ab7fd0c6f219b749f40ee","vip":1,"currentWearingBadge":{"badgeId":"9427a906234c4b18a82ec3d7730b7fa8-1","templateUuid":"9427a906234c4b18a82ec3d7730b7fa8","name":"Star Contributor","description":"Published at least 3 PICK posts (or 10 IDEA posts) and, within the past 30 days, posted at least 1 PICK post (or 4 IDEA posts) and 1 comment","bigImgUrl":"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/1866dcf97a73be1c330f85862546aedc","smallImgUrl":"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/4f5c5fa8e2c7683bb5a7fce8753ee456","redirectLinkEnabled":1,"redirectLink":"https://ttm.financial/activity/market/2023/star-contributors/","hasAllocated":1,"isWearing":1,"stampPosition":0,"hasStamp":0,"allocationCount":1,"allocatedDate":"2024.04.03","individualDisplayEnabled":0,"individualDisplaySort":0,"categoryType":2007},"crmLevel":12,"crmLevelSwitch":1,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":406387008147712,"objectIdStr":"406387008147712","type":1,"supId":0,"supIdStr":"0","prevId":0,"prevIdStr":"0","content":"agree with this, but I think any actual news of M/A will probably come only in Q4 even the intricacies. meaning another 2 rounds of earnings that will likely push the price down. probably starting a DCA position is good but not anything sizeable yet","text":"agree with this, but I think any actual news of M/A will probably come only in Q4 even the intricacies. meaning another 2 rounds of earnings that will likely push the price down. probably starting a DCA position is good but not anything sizeable yet","html":"agree with this, but I think any actual news of M/A will probably come only in Q4 even the intricacies. meaning another 2 rounds of earnings that will likely push the price down. probably starting a DCA position is good but not anything sizeable yet","likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"subComments":[],"verified":10,"allocateAmount":0,"commentType":"hot","coins":0,"score":0,"disclaimerType":0}],"isCommentEnd":false,"isTiger":false,"isWeiXinMini":false,"url":"/m/post/406387008147712"}