Intel Corporation INTC has plunged 55.8% year to date against the industry’s growth of 97.8%, lagging its peers Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD and NVIDIA Corporation NVDA. Much of this underperformance is due to severe financial difficulties and operational challenges,

Chipmaking giant Intel Corporation has been the focus of a flurry of rumors over the last few days. Investors like what they're hearing.

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) remains under pressure as several key investor debates continue to swirl around the company's long-term outlook. According to Bank of America analysts, who maintain an Underperform rating with a $21 price