Broadcom weighs possible deal for Intel’s chip-design unit: WSJ

Broadcom has had informal talks with its advisers about making a bid for Intel’s chip-design and marketing business, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Nothing has been submitted to Intel and Broadcom could decide not to pursue a deal, according to the Journal.

Bloomberg News earlier reported that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is in early talks for a controlling stake in Intel’s…