Anonymous sources indicate that Silver Lake and Bain Capital are preparing to bid for a minority stake in Intel's Altera unit. Potential bids are expected to be submitted within weeks. Intel's stock, trading under the ticker symbol INTC, has seen fluctuations, with recent mentions of the stock price around $25 and speculation of a price target of $30 within the next three to six months. The interest in Altera comes amidst discussions about semiconductor investments in the U.S., particularly under the theme of 'Build it in America'.