
INTC is reporting early progress on its 14A process node with a ~40% yield and 0.5 defect density, targeting volume production by 2029 to align with TSMC timelines. Morgan Stanley remains cautious on the long-term roadmap and AMD wafer access risks, though node shortages may support near-term earnings. Management anticipates that market share losses could stabilize in approximately nine months if execution on the server roadmap and foundry strategy holds.