Recently, intel CEO Kiesinger announced his retirement. Srini Pajjuri, an analyst in the semiconductor industry at the investment services company Raymond James, believes that intel's current "core issue" is whether it will be split into two companies, one focusing on chip design and the other on chip manufacturing. Alvin Nguyen, a senior analyst at the technology research firm Forrester, stated that Kiesinger's departure may increase the likelihood of intel divesting its foundry business. He said, "This is something investors have been pushing for." However, Nguyen also pointed out that the new support from the usa government for manufacturing could complicate these plans. (Sina Technology)