Week in review: Intel up on Q4 earnings news, prospects for 2012

The following is a roundup of my stories from Investor’s Business Daily at Investors.com.

Intel shares reach 4-year high on strong Q4 results and 2012 outlook. (Jan. 20, 2012)

Intel beats Q4 forecasts and gives in-line guidance. CEO excited about 2012 product pipeline, including ultrabooks and mobile device chips. (Jan. 19, 2012)

Apple seeks to revolutionize textbooks and education with iPad initiative. (Jan. 19, 2012)

Microsoft expected to post 5% sales growth in fiscal second-quarter. (Jan. 19, 2012)

Intel forecast to deliver 20% sales growth in Q4; focus shifts to outlook. (Jan. 18, 2012)

Photo: Ultrabook notebook PCs on display at Intel's booth at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. (CEA photo.)