Broadcom (AVGO. O) and TSMC (TSM. N) are eyeing a possible Intel (INTC. O) deal, according to the Wall Street Journal. Broadcom, which has been closely monitoring Intel's chip design and marketing business, has informally discussed a bid with advisers.

Broadcom (AVGO. O) and TSMC (TSM. N) are eyeing a possible Intel (INTC. O) deal, according to the Wall Street Journal. Broadcom, which has been keeping a close eye on Intel's chip design and marketing business, has informally discussed a bid with advisers, but may bid only if it finds a partner for Intel's manufacturing operations. TSMC is already studying taking control of some or all of Intel's chip factories.