Intel Corporation (INTC): Pay Attention To These 3 Things

Both QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) have application processors with integrated LTE capabilities built on top of them, a growing standard for mobile devices. But Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) won’t have similar chips available until sometime in 2014. Things move quickly in the mobile space, and falling behind Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and MediaTek doesn’t bode well for the company.

To top it all off, ARM Holdings plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:ARMH), whose chip design technology can be found in most mobile devices, is creeping into one of Intel’s core businesses: server microprocessors. ARM became the go-to chip designer for mobile with its low power consumption and high-performance output technology, while Intel fell behind. Intel has been fighting to catch up with ARM in the mobile arena, but now it seems it will have to fight off the company for its once-safe server processor market as well.

Mobile or bust
Though PCs sales are on the decline, Intel can still make money from its PC and server processor business as it moves further into mobile. But the company needs to move fast and turn its mobile prospects into real revenue generators. Many of the company’s competitors already have a jump on Intel, and stock investors can’t wait much longer for Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) to get mobile right.

The article 3 Must-Watch Areas for Intel Stock Investors originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Chris Neiger has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Apple, Google, Intel, and NVIDIA. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple, Google, Intel, and Qualcomm.

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