12 Most Buzzing Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

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5. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)

Volume: 97.0 Million

Average Volume (3-Month):  73.9 Million

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 68

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is a semiconductor manufacturing company that ranks fifth on our list of the most buzzing stocks to buy according to hedge funds. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company generated $14.3 billion in revenue, and in the full fiscal year of 2024, the company generated $53.1 billion. The company reported positive financial results, as its revenue, gross margin, and EPS all performed well above its guidance. In addition to that, Intel’s (NASDAQ:INTC) cost reduction plan has swiftly improved the position of the company, fostering efficiency and increasing return on capital investments.

To expand its position in the market, on January 17, the company announced that it is onboarding new defense and industrial base customers, semiconductor solutions, and reliable microsystems to its foundry. This step was part of the third phase of Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes – Commercial (RAMP-C) efforts under the Trusted & Assured Microelectronics (T&AM) Program. The program allows customers to fully benefit from Intel’s (NASDAQ:INTC) leading-edge Intel 18A process technology and advanced packaging. Analysts are also bullish on the stock, with their median price target of $25 pointing to an upside of 25% from current levels.

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