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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.

Stock Market Today

  • NSE IPO: Key Revenue Drivers and Risks Before Investing
    June 28, 2026, 9:21 PM EDT. The National Stock Exchange (NSE), India's central trading platform, is planning its initial public offering (IPO). As a platform business, NSE earns mainly from transaction charges-about 79% of its operating revenue-by matching buyers and sellers without taking on capital risk. The bulk of this comes from trading in derivatives, especially Futures and Options, making its earnings sensitive to market activity and regulatory changes. Another 10% comes from market data and connectivity fees, providing a stable, recurring income. With only 13.5% of Indian adults currently trading equities, NSE's growth potential is significant. However, investors should assess the impact of regulatory risks on derivatives trading and the platform's revenue mix before subscribing to the IPO.

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