Intel could potentially be on Apple's acquisition portfolio amid financial struggles, emancipating itself from an overreliance on TSMC for chips — but Samsung could have better standing

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What you need to know

• A new report suggests Intel could be on Apple's acquisition alley to bolster its AI advances.
• The report also suggests that Samsung has better standing to acquire Intel out of the possible takeovers, including Qualcomm and Apple.
• If Apple closes the deal, it could free itself from an overreliance on TSMC for chips.