10 Stocks You Shouldn't Throw Away

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Intel (INTC)

The semiconductor giant continues making better, faster and stronger microchips that continue powering the world's personal computers. But it's not just PCs that Intel (INTC) chips power. The company's microprocessors also can be found in enterprise computer servers, industrial equipment, point-of-sale systems, automotive information/entertainment systems, medical equipment -- the list goes on and on.

As the biggest chipmaker on Silicon Valley's block, Intel isn't going anywhere. The company spends millions in R&D each year to insure that it is the one that creates the next-generation microchip must haves and just announced plans to invest $7 billion in three of its U.S. plants. Sure, Intel shares were caught up in the sell-off of 2008, but when the tide turns, any smart investor will want to seriously consider booting up Intel.

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