Introduction

Information technology has contributed to  communication market in a great deal. The way the age of communication has grown is remarkable. It all began with development of computers. Since then computers have advanced in the way they process information. 

Intel organisation that was incorporated in 1968 in USA, manufactured microprocessor chips for computers.It manufactures and sells computer  components for business and consumer market. It is one of the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer in terms of revenue. 

What are microprocessor chips? 

Microprocessor is an electronic  semiconductor device that is installed in a computer to perform all digital functions . This device can understand instructions given to the computer and can execute them and can also handle arithmetic operations. They help in increasing the speed and efficiency of the computer and mobile devices. 

In 1970s , technology was developed based on large scale integration where large number of transistors , diodes, and resistors were embedded on a semiconductor chip. This led to the development of microprocessors. As time elapsed , density of these devices on semiconductor chips increased and it came to be know ans very large scale integration. 

Intel and its competitors 

Intel is an American Multinational corporation that sells its share on NASDAQ under the ticker INTC. It is the largest publicly traded semiconductor chip maker in America.The company made x86 microprocessors that are installed in nearly all computers . Intel also sells its microprocessors to computer making companies like Apple and Dell . Intel has many competitors like AMD, IBM, NVIDIA and SAMSUNG. 

How the company is growing

The company operates in 7 segments and is one of the most diversified publicly traded chipmaker on the market. The company’s segments are Client computing group,date centre group,internet of things group, mobileeye autonomous driving,non volatile memory group,programable solution group.

Company has 6 wafer fabrication sites and 4 assembly test manufacturing sites . It is able to deliver high standards of quality. 

Intel has contributed to the growth of data centers and cloud. The company had 100% market share of cloud based micro chip demand but this has been affected by competitors. 

Intel is also working in an environment  friendly and sustainable manner. 

Performance of Intel stock 

Intel stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker INTC. According to US stock market news Intel’s stock was trading at $50.25 at the beginning of 2024. Now, INTC stock has decreased by 56.1% and is trading at $22.04.

Intel stock are down for a reason. The Microprocessor maker has had its worst figures in last 50 years. Stocks are down by almorst 60%. One of the reason is that the company is not able to produce revenue. On S&P500 index it is coming as a declining performance. The company is laying off 15% of its workforce as the quarterly results were not good. This made the stocks to trade at their lowest since 2013. 

Factors affecting the intel stock 

1. Intel chief executive officer bought 12,500 shares of stocks which posed confidence in the future of the company, imbibing good prospects of company in traders.

2. A dividend pay out ratio of 52.08% gives investors a continuous income.

3. Intel stock have been declining , thereby indicating a call option for the investors, as Intel has been a bellwether stock initially , investors can still have the risk and put their faith in the stock. 

4. Intel is also developing Artificial intelligence in autonomous driving technology  Indicating that the company is having investments in future. Apple stock are a competitors in AI development.

5.  Intel is having less revenue generation which is indicating a less market share and  posing risk for the investors.

6.  Intel’s market cap of $80.84 billion can be faced with competitors that can make company to perform even in competitive environment.

FAQs

1. What are some recent developments at Intel?

Recent developments include Intel’s push into the discrete GPU market, advancements in its manufacturing process (such as moving to smaller nanometer nodes), and changes in leadership. Intel has also been working on expanding its foundry services to compete with companies like TSMC.

2. How do changes in technology affect Intel’s stock?

Technological changes can have a significant impact. For example, shifts towards cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles can drive demand for more powerful chips. Conversely, delays in technological advancements or production issues can negatively impact the stock.

3.  What is Intel’s position in the AI market?

Intel is actively involved in the AI market, providing processors and specialized chips for AI workloads. The company has been investing in AI research and development and acquiring companies to enhance its capabilities in this field.

4. How does Intel’s stock compare to AMD’s stock?

Intel and AMD are direct competitors, and their stock performances are often compared. While Intel has traditionally held a larger market share, AMD has gained ground in recent years, leading to increased competition. AMD’s stock has shown significant growth due to its competitive product offerings.