Although the TXN deal pushed the SMH higher after hours, lately investors have been punishing chip stocks.
With Intel due to report on April 19th, how should you position?
Mike Khouw of Cantor Fitzgerald suggests the following options trade. Get all the details. Watch the video now!
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