Following yesterday's close of the Altera (ALTR) acquisition, Citi analyst Christopher Danely keeps a Neutral rating on Intel (INTC). The deal, while expected to be accretive to earnings in the first year post-close, is pricey, Danely tells investors in a research note. The analyst wants to see either sustainable improvement in the PC sector or aggressive cost cuts in Intel's "money-losing" mobility division to get more positive on the stock. Danely has a $34 price target on the chipmaker. Intel closed yesterday down 5c to $34.93.
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Pre-earnings options volume in Intel is normal with calls leading puts 2:1. Implied volatility suggests the market is anticipating a move near 5.6%, or $1.96, after results are released. Median move over the past eight quarters is 7.8%.
Intel (INTC) is scheduled to report results of its fiscal first quarter after the market close on April 25, with a conference call scheduled for 5:00 pm ET. What to watch... To see the rest of the story go to thefly.com. See Story Here