Shares in (NASDAQ: INTC) are down nearly 13% since Jan. 25 when it reported fourth quarter of 2023 earnings. The company posted revenue growth of 10% year over year, beating Wall Street estimates by $230 million. During the quarter, Intel enjoyed significant gains from a recovering PC market.

However, that wasn't enough to overshadow weak guidance that sent its stock tumbling. Intel expects Q1 2024 earnings to reach $0.13 per share when analysts forecasted $0.42 per share. Meanwhile, the company projects revenue to come in between $12 billion to $13 billion, considerably below the $14 billion that Wall Street expected.

However, weak guidance is why it's crucial to keep a long-term perspective when it comes to tech stocks. Intel has had a challenging few years but is restructuring its business to prioritize profits while also investing in high-growth sectors like artificial intelligence (AI).

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