Key Takeaways Intel shares added to recent gains Tuesday following a report last week that the company could be a takeover target. Rival chipmaker Broadcom is the most likely buyer, some analysts said,

Given the plunge in the stock price and its considerable assets, as well as brand name, an acquisition of Intel is certainly not farfetched. Intel hasn't said it is looking to be acquired, but the business is currently without a permanent CEO, and the stock has been in free fall, losing 60% of its value last year.