The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which industrials editor and analyst Brendan Byrnes and technology editor and analyst Andrew Tonner discuss topics across the investing world.

In today's edition, Brendan and Andrew continue their series, "Better Buy Now." Today, Brendan discusses whether or not Caterpillar deserves a spot in your portfolio, while Andrew goes in-depth on Intel. Which company will win this battle?

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