Intel Corp (INTC)

[imho]

mas,

re:
http://www.ciol.com/Global-News/News-Reports/Intel-pricing-model-seen-facing-EU-scrutiny/10309116982/0/

This is the same article that Elmer posted a few days ago. The main theme of the article is summarized in the following paragraph:

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Intel Corp could face a hefty fine from EU regulators over charges it fiddled with retail channels to suppress competitors, but of more concern could be any fresh rules imposed by the EU.

Ever since the EU went after Intel, I do not recall articles that emphasized the imposing of rules to be the "greater" punishment as oposed to the maximium fine. I find this interesting and I am wondering if the EU is laying the groundwork for its decision. I think the EU will impose a minimal fine and impose some rules that will amount to a slap on the hand. In that case, the EU will look foolish, unless it can spread the word that the imposing of rules is the greater of the punishments. I think that is what this article is doing.

Ultimately, I think the way Intel reacts to the EU decision, whatever that is, will indicate how much sting it caries.

IMHO