1) No other US company is capable of using the parts for leading edge semiconductors. Case in point: GlobalFoundry had EUV machines but returned them to ASML a

1) No other US company is capable of using the parts for leading edge semiconductors. Case in point: GlobalFoundry had EUV machines but returned them to ASML as they weren't able to compete technically and capital wise. They would be the best to take over Intel's assets but they weren't competitive years ago, why would they be now? 2) idk where you're getting the idea that Intel is paying massive dividends when it has been one of the worst performing tech stocks for years. The SW companies juiced up on low interest rates have done far better.