Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares popped by 9.5% on Friday after Bloomberg reported that the chipmaker was considering strategic options after the stock's collapse on a second-quarter earnings report that fell short of expectations.

Its shares plunged by 26% on Aug. 2 after the company posted disappointing results, gave an underwhelming forecast, eliminated its dividend, and announced a restructuring that included plans to cut 15% of its workforce.

The news and the market's response prompted a round of introspection at the chipmaker that has led, not surprisingly, to the company seeking help from investment bankers.

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