That majority shareholder is Intel Corp. which is struggling to get back on track after a series of technological missteps. Intel is also in the midst of a costly bid to regain manufacturing leadership and to serve as a foundry that makes chips for other semiconductor companies.

Intel stock (NASDAQ: INTC) is trading at about $19 per share, its lowest point in over a decade. Could the stock rise by over 3x per share in the next few years? Does this sound a bit ridiculous? Consider this - Intel stock was trading at levels of about $60 per share just about three years ago.

After hanging on the ropes for much of August and September, Intel (INTC -3.26%) is suddenly having a banner week. The stock jumped yesterday after the company secured $3 billion