Citi lowered the firm's price target on Intel to $35 from $40 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Intel reported decent results but guided below consensus as strength from the PC end market was throttled by an issue in wafer assembly, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Citi's checks indicate Intel is on track to draw even with TSMC in manufacturing sometime next year, which is a positive. However, the company is guiding for well above seasonal growth in the second half of 2024, adds the firm.
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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%.
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