Why I Own Intel Stock

For many years, Fool contributor Anders Bylund was a self-admitted Advanced Micro Devices fan. The plucky underdog was hungrier and more innovative than PC processor king Intel , and it showed as AMD became a serious threat.

All that changed when AMD made some questionable management changes just as tablets and smartphones started bleeding the life out of the PC market. In the video below, Anders explains how the balance of power changed and why Intel will remain relevant even in the post-PC era.

When it comes to dominating markets, it doesn't get much better than Intel's position in the PC microprocessor arena. However, that market is maturing, and Intel finds itself in a precarious situation longer term if it doesn't find new avenues for growth. In this premium research report on Intel, a Motley Fool analyst runs through all of the key topics investors should understand about the chip giant. Click here now to learn more.

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