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Intel supplies the computing industry with the chips, boards, systems, and software that are the primary components of computer architecture. Intel has also expanded through acquisitions, although these businesses are now being reviewed for possible sale. Intel formerly had the largest revenue base and market cap in the semiconductor industry, though it now lags Nvidia and others.

The major U.S. stock indices are mixed at midday on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Russell 2000 are lower. The split results mirror a volatile week, with stock initially falling hard on headlines and then popping back on new headlines that made the originals drop into the 'never mind' category. Driving the action today are results from Intel that badly disappointed and consumer sentiment data that improved a tad but remains lower based on historical trends.

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Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and led the semiconductor industry down the path of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel is seeking to reinvigorate its chip manufacturing business, Intel Foundry, while developing leading-edge products within its Intel Products business segment.