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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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  • Indian markets rebound with Sensex up 952 pts, Nifty gains 314 pts amid West Asia tensions
    March 20, 2026, 12:42 AM EDT. Indian share markets recovered on Friday after heavy losses, with the BSE Sensex rising 952 points and the Nifty 50 gaining 314 points. Experts highlighted ongoing market volatility driven by alternating hope and fear amid the West Asia crisis. Optimism stemmed from Israel's Prime Minister suggesting no further attacks on Iran's oil infrastructure, which cooled Brent crude prices to around $106 per barrel from a peak of $118. Broader markets saw buying momentum; Nifty Midcap 100 surged 1.6%, PSU banks led sectoral gains. However, HDFC Bank shares fell 0.85% following a key resignation. Asian markets were mixed, while U.S. indices declined amid persistent selling pressure. The situation remains fluid with geopolitical risks weighing on investor sentiment.
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