"Intel is looking for a new CEO. There are multiple candidates, one has been shot down, 3 potential left. They are hoping to make the decision in Q1, probably after the Jan call. Does seem like Bob's going either way. “
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Tough-times-ahead-for-Intel-industry-insiders-spill-the-beans-on-subpar-10-nm-yields-server-CPU-plus-7-nm-delays-production-outsourcing-and-more.509532.0.html
Lots more gems in that article above. 7nm is more delayed than people thought (shocker), etc.
Maybe Intel is hiring that SMIC CEO who just rage quit today because SMIC just poached another former TSMC exec. He leaked TSMC secrets to Samsung and enabled them to get up to speed on 14nm some years ago.