For the past year Intel has taken a beaten. This started when Intel announce they will not be delivering the new smaller nano meter chip. Subsequently after that earnings report the stock dumped 20 %. Since then the stock has trickled lower with a few up ticks creating lower lows. Over the past few months it has a created a descending triangle, which coincidentally matches the long term trendline. I think the stock is reaching a point where it may break out further, or completely breakdown. Possible plays include a strangle or straddle to capture any big swings. The fundamental side will indicate to take a short position in part due to the strong demand for AMD chips, and with the increasing trend of major companies, such as Microsoft and Apple manufacturing their own processors.
Comment:
My fundamental analysis was wrong, but assessment of a massive swing was correct. I would look to take some money off the table at this point.