Intel Stock: The Comeback Story?

After years behind AMD and Nvidia, Intel is making a strong comeback with new leadership and bold innovation.

Intel Corporation is a leading semiconductor company designing CPUs, chipsets, and related tech.

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Q2 2025 revenue: ~$12.9B (flat year-on-year)

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Strategic Shifts

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Big Bets & External Support

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Market Sentiment & Analyst View

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Intel is in a pivotal turnaround phase

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