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Historically, Intel was appealing to investors, particularly due to its dividend payouts. However, in 2023, the company made headlines by slashing its dividend payments by about 74%. The reduction in dividends occurred in tandem with an alarming drop in free cash flow, which fell from a healthy $20 billion in 2020 to negative figures in subsequent years. In 2022, Intel reported a free cash flow of -$9.6 billion, which deteriorated further to -$14 billion in 2023.