The intent of our look ahead exercises is to produce a baseline for identifying surprises, positive or negative, in the reported data. First, we present some background information about Intel and the business environment in which it is currently operating. Intel is the foremost manufacturer of integrated circuits for computers, servers , hand held devices, and communication products. The semiconductor industry started to recover in mid 2009 and analysts are optimistic about the industry's prospects for 2010. For example, a Gartner press release states:"We have seen clear evidence that the semiconductor industry is poised for strong growth in 2010," said Bryan Lewis, research vice president at Gartner. 
Share:  The intent of our look ahead exercises is to produce a baseline for identifying surprises, positive or negative, in the reported data. First, we present some background information about <span class="company">Intel</span> and the business environment in which it is currently operating. <span class="company">Intel</span> is the foremost manufacturer of integrated circuits for computers, servers , hand held devices, and communication products. The semiconductor industry started to recover in mid 2009 and analysts are optimistic about the industry's prospects for 2010.<span class="sent"> For example, a Gartner press release states:"We have seen clear evidence that the semiconductor industry is poised for strong growth in 2010," said <span class="analyst">Bryan Lewis</span>, research vice president at Gartner.</span>...First, we present some background information about <span class="company">Intel</span> and the business environment in which it is currently operating. <span class="company">Intel</span> is the foremost manufacturer of integrated circuits for computers, servers , hand held devices, and communication products. The semiconductor industry started to recover in mid 2009 and analysts are optimistic about the industry's prospects for 2010.<span class="sent"> For example, a Gartner press release states:"We have seen clear evidence that the semiconductor industry is poised for strong growth in 2010," said <span class="analyst">Bryan Lewis</span>, research vice president at Gartner.</span> Gartner separat Tweet this 

On Tuesday's "Fast Money" show, Pete Najarian told viewers that names such as Intel ( INTC ) and IBM ( IBM ) led the Dow higher. He said that in this low interest rate environment, investors are buying quality growth stocks and companies that could increase dividends. Najarian thinks this is where market players can expect to find performance going forward. 
Share:  On Tuesday's "Fast Money" show, Pete Najarian told viewers that names such as Intel ( <span class="company">INTC</span> ) and IBM ( IBM ) led the Dow higher. He said that in this low interest rate environment, investors are buying quality growth stocks and companies that could increase dividends. Najarian thinks this is where market players can expect to find performance going forward. Tweet this 

On Tuesday's "Fast Money" show, Pete Najarian told viewers that names such as Intel ( INTC ) and IBM ( IBM ) led the Dow higher. He said that in this low interest rate environment, investors are buying quality growth stocks and companies that could increase dividends. Najarian thinks this is where market players can expect to find performance going forward. 
Share:  On Tuesday's "Fast Money" show, Pete Najarian told viewers that names such as Intel ( <span class="company">INTC</span> ) and IBM ( IBM ) led the Dow higher. He said that in this low interest rate environment, investors are buying quality growth stocks and companies that could increase dividends. Najarian thinks this is where market players can expect to find performance going forward. Tweet this 

NEW YORK — Intel wants to bring its microprocessing muscle and Moore's Law to the smart grid, an executive said yesterday. Speaking yesterday at the 9th annual Jefferies Global Clean Technology Conference in New York, the company's general manager for eco technology, Lorie Wigle, said the company best known for its computer chips is actually a top 5 player in the smart grid. In a brief presentation, Wigle said smart grid progress required three things: flexible architecture, Internet Protocol standards and consumer empowerment through energy management. 
Share:  NEW YORK — <span class="company">Intel</span> wants to bring its microprocessing muscle and Moore's Law to the smart grid, an executive said yesterday. Speaking yesterday at the 9th annual Jefferies Global Clean Technology Conference in New York, the company's general manager for eco technology, Lorie Wigle, said the company best known for its computer chips is actually a top 5 player in the smart grid. In a brief presentation, Wigle said smart grid progress required three things: flexible architecture, Internet Protocol standards and consumer empowerment through energy management. Tweet this 

Robert W. Baird analyst Tristan Gerra said he was seeing strong sales of corporate notebooks. That, along with strong forecasts from top tier manufacturers and strong sales of Intel chips released in January were pushing shares higher even though gross margins may have peaked. Intel launched new, more powerful server chips on Tuesday. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Robert W. Baird analyst <span class="analyst">Tristan Gerra</span> said he was seeing strong sales of corporate notebooks. That, along with strong forecasts from top tier manufacturers and strong sales of <span class="company">Intel</span> chips released in January were pushing shares higher even though gross margins may have peaked.</span> <span class="company">Intel</span> launched new, more powerful server chips on Tuesday. Tweet this 

March options expire on Friday after the close. Intel shares have steadily risen this year, by nearly 4 per cent as of Monday. Tuesday's rally sent the stock to the highest level since , when markets began spiraling downward during the financial crisis. "Our contacts roundly hailed the PC sector as likely to be robust for the remainder of the year," FBR Capital Markets analyst Craig Berger said in a recent note to investors. Many industry executives and analysts say there were signals early in the year of a strong return of spending by companies to upgrade equipment and software, though some expect growth to sharpen only in the latter half of 2010 
Share:  March options expire on Friday after the close. <span class="company">Intel</span> shares have steadily risen this year, by nearly 4 per cent as of Monday. Tuesday's rally sent the stock to the highest level since , when markets began spiraling downward during the financial crisis.<span class="sent"> "Our contacts roundly hailed the PC sector as likely to be robust for the remainder of the year," FBR Capital Markets analyst <span class="analyst">Craig Berger</span> said in a recent note to investors.</span> Many industry executives and analysts say there were signals early in the year of a strong return of spending by companies to upgrade equipment and software, though some expect growth to sharpen only in the latter half of 2010....March options expire on Friday after the close. <span class="company">Intel</span> shares have steadily risen this year, by nearly 4 per cent as of Monday. Tuesday's rally sent the stock to the highest level since , when markets began spiraling downward during the financial crisis.<span class="sent"> "Our contacts roundly hailed the PC sector as likely to be robust for the remainder of the year," FBR Capital Markets analyst <span class="analyst">Craig Berger</span> said in a recent note to investors.</span> Many industry executives and analysts say there were signals early in the year of a strong return of spending by companies to upgrade equipment and software, though some expect growth to sharpen only in the latter half of 2010. Tweet this 

as a reason for robust sales, especially in computers, in the world's No.3 economy. The Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan, accounts for roughly three fifths of Intel's revenue. Wedbush Morgan analyst Patrick Wang said there had been concerns about inventory build up and poor sales leading up to the Chinese holiday. But sales remained strong, pushed in part by Chinese government programs to spur consumption of everything from cars to household appliances. Beijing is encouraging scores of technology upgrading projects as part of an effort to spur spending on electronics, among other initiatives. 
Share:  as a reason for robust sales, especially in computers, in the world's No.3 economy. The Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan, accounts for roughly three fifths of <span class="company">Intel</span>'s revenue.<span class="sent"> Wedbush Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Patrick Wang</span> said there had been concerns about inventory build up and poor sales leading up to the Chinese holiday.</span> But sales remained strong, pushed in part by Chinese government programs to spur consumption of everything from cars to household appliances. Beijing is encouraging scores of technology upgrading projects as part of an effort to spur spending on electronics, among other initiatives. Tweet this 

SHARES in Intel jumped yesterday after the chip maker released a new line of server chips, stoking optimism that it can capitalise on a rebound in demand for computers."If you look at what's being offered this is another compelling reason for IT managers to buy," said Alex Gauna , an analyst at JMP Securities in San Francisco . "Anybody doing the work is hearing about good server demand continuing.". Intel, which employs thousands of people in Leixlip in Kildare , got a jump on rival Advanced Micro Devices , which plans to release its Magny Cours design in eight and 12 core versions later this month 
Share:  SHARES in <span class="company">Intel</span> jumped yesterday after the chip maker released a new line of server chips, stoking optimism that it can capitalise on a rebound in demand for computers."If<span class="sent"> you look at what's being offered this is another compelling reason for IT managers to buy," said <span class="analyst">Alex Gauna</span> , an analyst at JMP Securities in San Francisco .</span> "Anybody doing the work is hearing about good server demand continuing.". <span class="company">Intel</span>, which employs thousands of people in Leixlip in Kildare , got a jump on rival Advanced Micro Devices , which plans to release its Magny Cours design in eight and 12 core versions later this month....SHARES in <span class="company">Intel</span> jumped yesterday after the chip maker released a new line of server chips, stoking optimism that it can capitalise on a rebound in demand for computers."If<span class="sent"> you look at what's being offered this is another compelling reason for IT managers to buy," said <span class="analyst">Alex Gauna</span> , an analyst at JMP Securities in San Francisco .</span> "Anybody doing the work is hearing about good server demand continuing.". <span class="company">Intel</span>, which employs thousands of people in Leixlip in Kildare , got a jump on rival Advanced Micro Devices , which plans to release its Magny Cours design in eight and 12 core versions later this month. Tweet this