Intel Corporation ( INTC ) shares are trading higher Tuesday as investors continue to speculate on a possible takeover by Qualcomm, Inc. ( QCOM ) . 

The Details:

Reports indicate that Qualcomm ( QCOM ), led by CEO Cristiano Amon, is considering acquiring Intel ( INTC ) as part of its diversification efforts. The deal would merge two of the world’s major chipmakers, impacting sectors including smartphones, PCs and servers. 

However, Stacy Rasgon, a prominent chip analyst from Bernstein, expressed skepticism about the potential deal. 

"Is Intel ( INTC ) desperate enough to seriously consider something like this? We're not so sure," Rasgon wrote.

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What Else: 

On Tuesday, Intel ( INTC ) launched its Xeon 6 with Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, bolstering the company’s commitment to deliver powerful AI systems with optimal performance per watt and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).

“Demand for AI is leading to a massive transformation in the data center, and the industry is asking for choice in hardware, software and developer tools,” said Justin Hotard, Intel ( INTC ) executive vice president and general manager of the Data Center and Artificial Intelligence Group. 

“With our launch of Xeon 6 with P-cores and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, Intel ( INTC ) is enabling an open ecosystem that allows our customers to implement all of their workloads with greater performance, efficiency and security,” Hotard added. 

Should I Sell My INTC Stock?

When deciding to hold on to or sell a stock, investors should consider their time horizon, unrealized gains and total return.

Shares of Intel ( INTC ) have decreased by 32.61% in the past year. An investor who bought shares of Intel ( INTC ) at the beginning of the year would take a loss of $25.0 per share if they sold it today. The stock has risen 13.25% over the past month, meaning an investor who bought shares on Aug. 1 would see a capital gain of $1.32.

Intel ( INTC ) shares have an all-time high of $56, representing 145.65% upside from current levels.

Investors may also consider market dynamics. The Relative Strength Index can be used to indicate whether a stock is overbought or oversold. Intel ( INTC ) stock currently has an RSI of 83.7, indicating overbought conditions.

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INTC Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Intel ( INTC ) shares are up 2.13% at $23.03 at the time of publication Tuesday.

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