Intel purchases chip maker Altera

Altera purchase could signal start of acquisition wave

USA TODAY

- ‎13 minutes ago‎

SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel 's purchase of chip maker Altera could be the beginning of a wave of possible companies in play as a frothy tech sector with full coffers looks around at what it needs to stay competitive, analysts say.

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