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Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes, Insider Filing Drops, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock After Hours on Dec. 18, 2025: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes, Insider Filing Drops, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Qualcomm completed its acquisition of Alphawave Semi ahead of schedule, installing Alphawave CEO Tony Pialis to lead its data center business. Alphawave shareholders received $2.48 per share in cash, with trading suspended on the London Stock Exchange Thursday and delisting set for Friday. Qualcomm shares closed up 1.07% at $174.19, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom.
Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes Early, Dividend Paid, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 18, 2025)

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Semi Deal Closes Early, Dividend Paid, and 2026 Forecasts in Focus (Dec. 18, 2025)

Qualcomm closed its Alphawave Semi acquisition about a quarter ahead of schedule on Dec. 18, 2025, with Alphawave CEO Tony Pialis set to lead Qualcomm’s data center business. QCOM shares traded in the mid-$170s, up from the prior session, after the deal’s announcement and a cash dividend payout. Alphawave shareholders receive $2.48 per share in cash.
Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Micron raised its profit outlook Thursday, citing continued tightness in high-bandwidth memory used for AI, and said it has secured all 2026 HBM supply in advance. The company plans to boost 2026 capital spending to $20 billion. Micron expects supply constraints to persist beyond 2026, with AI data center demand and cleanroom bottlenecks driving shortages.
Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock on November 29, 2025: Alphawave AI Deal, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and AI Data Center Push Shape the Next Chapter

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock on November 29, 2025: Alphawave AI Deal, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and AI Data Center Push Shape the Next Chapter

Qualcomm shares closed Friday at about $168, up 1.8% in a shortened session after Thanksgiving. The company cleared the last major regulatory hurdle for its $2.4 billion Alphawave AI acquisition, with a UK court hearing set for December 16. Year to date, QCOM stock has gained around 6–7%, trailing the Nasdaq’s 19% rise. The next ex-dividend date is December 4.

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  • Anterix (ATEX) Gains as Bull of the Day with Positive Earnings Surprises and Upward Estimates
    April 9, 2026, 8:47 AM EDT. Anterix (ATEX), focused on private wireless networks for critical infrastructure, especially U.S. electric utilities, stands as Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Despite low Value and Growth grades, it beat earnings estimates four consecutive times, with an average surprise of 36%. Its latest quarterly loss was 35 cents per share versus an expected 57 cents, marking a 38.6% positive surprise. Analysts have revised earnings estimates upward for fiscal 2026, from $3.06 to $3.30 over 90 days, and slightly improved fiscal 2027 loss forecasts. The company's focus on Private LTE technology and reliable communication infrastructure is attracting market attention amid shifting wireless needs.

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When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

9 April 2026
Brent crude rebounded 3% Thursday despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz still nearly shut and only one oil-products tanker passing in 24 hours. U.S. gasoline averaged $4.166 a gallon on April 9, and AAA said prices could drop slowly. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43 a barrel. The U.S. EIA expects Hormuz flows may take months to recover.
CoreWeave Stock Climbs on $21 Billion Meta AI Cloud Deal, but Debt Risks Stay in Focus

CoreWeave Stock Climbs on $21 Billion Meta AI Cloud Deal, but Debt Risks Stay in Focus

9 April 2026
CoreWeave said Meta Platforms committed about $21 billion for AI cloud capacity through December 2032. Shares rose 4.3% to $88.90 in premarket trading after the announcement. The deal follows an $8.5 billion loan facility and a $1.25 billion senior notes offering. CoreWeave reported $5.13 billion in 2025 revenue and ended December with a $66.8 billion backlog.
NVIDIA’s Rubin AI Chip Ramp Hits Fresh Snag as HBM4 Memory Crunch Clouds 2026

NVIDIA’s Rubin AI Chip Ramp Hits Fresh Snag as HBM4 Memory Crunch Clouds 2026

9 April 2026
TrendForce said April 8 that Nvidia’s Rubin AI chip shipments may be delayed by HBM4 memory qualification and cooling demands, shifting over 70% of 2026 high-end GPU volume to the current Blackwell line. Rubin’s projected share dropped to 22%. Samsung began shipping HBM4 to Nvidia in February, but SK Hynix and Micron face qualification delays. Broadcom signed a long-term deal to develop Google’s TPUs through 2031.
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