To The Moon

As I look at the recent buzz around Intel's $Intel(INTC)$  potential comeback, I'm intrigued by the news that they've approached Apple $Apple(AAPL)$   for a possible investment and closer collaboration. The idea of the struggling chipmaker teaming up with the iPhone giant is certainly exciting, even if the talks are still in early stages and might not lead to an immediate deal. I can see why this lifted investor sentiment—Intel's shares closing 6% higher on Wednesday is a strong signal of optimism.

When it comes to whether Intel is still a buy at $30, I'd say it's a tough call without diving deeper into the financials. The potential partnership with Apple could be a game-changer, but with talks being preliminary, I'd hesitate to jump in just yet. I think it's worth watching how these discussions evolve before making a move—maybe waiting for more concrete updates would give me a clearer picture.

As for the next target price of $40, I can see why some might predict that if the Apple deal materializes. A successful collaboration could boost Intel's valuation significantly, especially given the market's reaction so far. However, I'd be cautious—stock prices are unpredictable, and a lot depends on how negotiations pan out and whether other factors like production costs or competition come into play.

With Intel's market cap at 116.2B, calculating the upside left is an interesting exercise. If the target price of $40 reflects a realistic growth scenario, I'd need to know the current share price and outstanding shares to estimate the potential increase. Based on the 6% jump already, there might be room to grow, but I'd need more data to pin down an exact percentage. It feels like there's potential, though, if the Apple partnership pays off.

The question of whether other giants will join Intel’s partnership is pure speculation at this point. I could imagine companies like Microsoft $Microsoft(MSFT)$   or Google $Alphabet(GOOGL)$  showing interest if Intel regains footing in the chip market, especially with Apple's involvement. But without solid rumors or announcements, I'd say it's too early to tell—maybe this could spark a trend, but I'll keep an eye out for any hints.

Overall, I'm cautiously optimistic about Intel's prospects this week. The Apple talks could be the start of a turnaround, and the stock's recent performance suggests others believe in that possibility too. Still, I'd want to see more progress before getting too excited—patience might be key here.

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