Intel INTC) 2012 Review

Intel Corporation (INTC)is a leading manufacturer of integrated circuits (microprocessors, notably Pentium, microcontrollers, memory chips) and computer modules and boards to personal computer, communications, industrial automation, military and electronic equipment markets. 

While profits are somewhat cyclical, the company has grown its dividend at a 28% annual rate over the past ten years earning a 10-20% return on equity. Despite the adverse Market conditions in 2008/2009, Intel should continue to lead the rapid growth in the semiconductor industry because:

(1) its processors are characterized by greater functionality and lower cost than its competition,

(2) expected acceleration in server demand,

A Tale of Two Stocks Intel and Apple

From time to time I like to go back and take a historical look at stocks. I am thinking about buying some Intel. I also decided to look at Apple.

If you look at the Intel chart below you will notice it was trading in the $15 a share area back in 2002 (after a high around $75).

At the same time in 2002, Apple was trading around $8 a share.

So where are they now? Intel is trading around $13 a share, and Apple is trading around $90 a a share.

I guess this shows that if you buy good stocks you'll make money in the markets (unless you bought Apple at $200).

Which is the better buy right now Intel or Apple?

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