Intel (INTC +3.88%) has long claimed that its manufacturing edge will carry the weight of its mobile ambitions. In theory, this could help Intel increase its mobile market share, but investors are overlooking how this may not translate into improved results. In the video below, Fool contributor Steve Heller and analyst Rex Moore discuss why Intel could be dead money over the long term and what other factors are currently plaguing the semiconductor industry.
Why Intel Could Be Dead Money
By Steve Heller – May 13, 2013 at 6:00PM
NASDAQ: INTC
Intel

Market Cap
$179B
Today's Change
(3.88%) $1.49
Current Price
$39.77
Price as of October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM ET
Even if Intel captures 100% of its addressable market in mobile, it might not even matter for investors.
About the Author
Covering GE and 3D printing at the intersection of business, investing, and what it means for the future of manufacturing. Contributor since December, 2012.
Follow @3DFool