Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Nears the Finish Line, Ventana RISC‑V Acquisition, and AI Chip Ambitions — December 12, 2025
Qualcomm shares closed at $179.26 on December 12, 2025, after trading as high as $183.11, as chip stocks fell on renewed concerns about the AI trade. The company’s planned acquisition of Alphawave IP Group is set for a key UK court hearing on December 16, with an expected completion date of December 18, pending final approval. Qualcomm has cleared all regulatory hurdles for the deal.