Why a former Intel skeptic is giving up his negative call on the stock after four years
THE SO WHAT
A long-time bear flipping on Intel because of manufacturing and design progress is a signal that the ‘permanent laggard’ narrative may be softening. For buyers, that means x86 foundry and CPU roadmaps deserve a fresh look in multi-vendor strategies, especially where geopolitical or supply-chain diversification matters.
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