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NASDAQ:QCOM 20 April 2026 - 15 May 2026

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Why the Dow Reclaimed 50,000 as AI Stocks Drove Wall Street Higher

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Why the Dow Reclaimed 50,000 as AI Stocks Drove Wall Street Higher

The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time Thursday, rising 370 points as AI-driven gains lifted U.S. stocks to record highs. Cisco surged after raising its revenue outlook and announcing $9 billion in AI infrastructure orders, while Nvidia jumped 4.4% on U.S. approval to sell chips to China. Cerebras Systems soared 68% in its market debut. Not all chipmakers advanced, with Qualcomm, Intel, Sandisk, and Micron falling sharply.
15 May 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Dow Closes Back Above 50,000 as Cisco’s AI Rally Reshapes the Market After the Bell

Dow Jones Today: Dow Closes Back Above 50,000 as Cisco’s AI Rally Reshapes the Market After the Bell

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000, rising 329.85 points to 50,023.05, as Cisco surged 12.8% to a record after raising its forecast and announcing AI-driven job cuts. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced. Inflation and oil concerns limited expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts despite strong economic data.
14 May 2026
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US Stock Market Today After the Close: Hot CPI and Oil Reset the AI Rally

US Stock Market Today After the Close: Hot CPI and Oil Reset the AI Rally

The S&P 500 fell 0.4% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.2% from record highs after April CPI rose 0.6%, with energy accounting for over 40% of the increase. Chip stocks led declines as Intel slid 8.6% and Micron lost 6.1%. Brent crude jumped 3.6% to $107.97 amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Fed rate-cut bets for 2026 dropped sharply after the inflation data.
12 May 2026
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US Stock Market Live: Hot CPI and Oil Shock Break Wall Street’s Record Run

US Stock Market Live: Hot CPI and Oil Shock Break Wall Street’s Record Run

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday after April CPI rose 0.6%, with energy and shelter driving inflation above forecasts. The S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7%, Nasdaq-tracking QQQ lost 1.2%, and small caps slid 1.8% by mid-morning. Treasury yields climbed, and prediction markets showed a high chance of no Fed rate cuts in 2026. Brent crude jumped 3.4% to $107.72 as Middle East tensions disrupted oil flows.
12 May 2026
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US Stock Market Today After Hours: S&P 500 Hits Fresh Record as CPI Risk Looms

US Stock Market Today After Hours: S&P 500 Hits Fresh Record as CPI Risk Looms

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, lifted by a surge in semiconductor stocks. After-hours, BuzzFeed soared on news of Byron Allen’s $120 million stake and CEO appointment, while GoPro jumped after announcing a strategic review. Hims & Hers fell following a surprise quarterly loss. Investors await Tuesday’s inflation data amid shifting Fed rate cut expectations.
12 May 2026
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US Stock Market Today After Bell: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records as Oil Shock Tests AI Rally

US Stock Market Today After Bell: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records as Oil Shock Tests AI Rally

The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,426.44 and the Nasdaq at 26,256.13, driven by gains in chip and AI-related stocks. Brent crude settled at $104.21 a barrel, up 2.9%, after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. The Dow slipped 2.54 points to 49,606.62. Investors await key inflation data this week as oil prices climb.
11 May 2026
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Qualcomm Stock Hits Record High as AI Data-Center Bet Forces Wall Street Rethink

Qualcomm Stock Hits Record High as AI Data-Center Bet Forces Wall Street Rethink

Qualcomm shares hit a record high Monday, rising as much as 9.3% before settling up 6.8% at $233.98, amid a broad chip rally. Investors focused on Qualcomm’s data-center chip push and recent $10.6 billion quarterly revenue, despite continued risks from smartphones and Apple exposure. CEO Cristiano Amon said shipments to a major cloud customer remain on track for later this year.
11 May 2026
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Qualcomm Stock Surges as AI Chip Bet Puts a Cheap Valuation Back in Play

Qualcomm Stock Surges as AI Chip Bet Puts a Cheap Valuation Back in Play

Qualcomm shares surged 11% to $213.93 Thursday after the company disclosed a leading hyperscaler will receive its custom AI chips later this year. The stock touched $223.58 intraday, lifting its market value to $229 billion. Fiscal Q2 revenue reached $10.6 billion, with $5.4 billion in share buybacks so far in 2026. Investors debated whether Qualcomm remains undervalued as AI chip demand grows.
7 May 2026
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QUALCOMM Incorporated Stock Nears $200 as AI Data-Center Bet Drives QCOM Rally

QUALCOMM Incorporated Stock Nears $200 as AI Data-Center Bet Drives QCOM Rally

Qualcomm shares rose 1.8% to $189.83 Wednesday after hitting $200.34, boosted by investor interest in AI data-center chips and a custom silicon deal with a major cloud operator. Fiscal Q2 revenue reached $10.6 billion, with handset sales down 13% but automotive revenue up 38%. CEO Cristiano Amon declined to name the cloud customer, saying shipments begin later this year.
6 May 2026
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SMH ETF Is Back in the AI Chip Rally. One Risk Still Could Bite Investors

SMH ETF Is Back in the AI Chip Rally. One Risk Still Could Bite Investors

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) jumped to $522.69 premarket Wednesday, up $16.25, as AMD shares surged nearly 18% after forecasting Q2 revenue of $11.2 billion and reporting 38% Q1 revenue growth. Intel, Arm, Qualcomm, and Micron also rose. SMH is up 40.69% year to date, with Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor among its largest holdings. TSMC reported Q1 revenue up 40.6% to $35.90 billion.
6 May 2026
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QQQ Stock Rises Before the Open as AI Chip Rally Puts Nasdaq Records Back in Play

QQQ Stock Rises Before the Open as AI Chip Rally Puts Nasdaq Records Back in Play

The Invesco QQQ Trust ETF rose 1.3% to $681.61 in early premarket trading Wednesday, tracking gains in Nasdaq 100 futures after AMD reported a 38% jump in quarterly revenue and strong AI demand. AMD shares surged nearly 18% premarket, while other chip stocks and tech-focused ETFs also advanced. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs Tuesday.
6 May 2026
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SPY Stock Today: S&P 500 ETF Rides AI Chip Rally as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Futures

SPY Stock Today: S&P 500 ETF Rides AI Chip Rally as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Futures

S&P 500 futures rose 0.32% and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.81% early Wednesday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Tuesday. AMD surged nearly 18% premarket on strong AI demand, lifting chip stocks and boosting the tech-heavy SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which closed Tuesday at $723.77 with $740.5 billion in assets. Hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal also supported gains.
6 May 2026
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QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Bet Offsets Weak Forecast

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock Jumps as AI Data-Center Bet Offsets Weak Forecast

Qualcomm shares rose 10.3% premarket Thursday after CEO Cristiano Amon said the smartphone market had bottomed and highlighted progress in data-center chips. Fiscal Q2 revenue fell 3% to $10.6 billion, with handset revenue down 13% but automotive up 38%. The Q3 forecast missed Wall Street estimates. Qualcomm expects chip sales to Chinese handset makers to recover after Q3.
30 April 2026
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Qualcomm Stock Jumps After Q2 Earnings Beat: Why a Weak Forecast Didn’t Stop the Rally

Qualcomm Stock Jumps After Q2 Earnings Beat: Why a Weak Forecast Didn’t Stop the Rally

Qualcomm shares jumped late Wednesday after the company beat adjusted profit forecasts and said China’s smartphone slump may be ending, despite a weak third-quarter outlook. Fiscal Q2 revenue fell 3% to $10.6 billion; adjusted EPS reached $2.65, topping estimates. Handset chip sales dropped 13%, while automotive and IoT revenue climbed. Qualcomm expects Q3 revenue below Wall Street targets due to memory supply issues.
30 April 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 28.04.2026

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
28 April 2026
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Nasdaq Pullback Deepens As AI Rally Runs Into Big Tech Earnings, Fed Decision And Oil Shock

Nasdaq Pullback Deepens As AI Rally Runs Into Big Tech Earnings, Fed Decision And Oil Shock

The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4% to 24,738.40 Monday after hitting a record, as investors braced for major Big Tech earnings and tracked new OpenAI-linked AI deals. Brent crude jumped 2.44% to $107.90 following stalled U.S.-Iran talks. Microsoft shares dipped after OpenAI ended its exclusive cloud partnership. Qualcomm rose on reports of OpenAI smartphone chip plans.
27 April 2026
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Best Stock To Buy Today? Qualcomm’s OpenAI Chip Report Puts QCOM Back In The Market’s AI Trade

Best Stock To Buy Today? Qualcomm’s OpenAI Chip Report Puts QCOM Back In The Market’s AI Trade

Qualcomm shares jumped over 10% in premarket trading after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said OpenAI is working with Qualcomm and MediaTek on smartphone processors, though no companies have confirmed the report. Mass production is not expected before 2028. Qualcomm reports fiscal Q2 results after the market closes April 29. MediaTek and Intel also moved higher in early trading.
27 April 2026
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Qualcomm Stock Jumps Before April 29 Earnings, But the AI Trade Has a Hard Test Ahead

Qualcomm Stock Jumps Before April 29 Earnings, But the AI Trade Has a Hard Test Ahead

Qualcomm shares surged 9.7% to $146.97 in early Friday trading ahead of its April 29 earnings report. The company forecasts fiscal Q2 revenue of $10.2–$11 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.45–$2.65, with handset chip sales near $6 billion. JPMorgan downgraded the stock, citing smartphone headwinds and data-center competition. Adobe traded nearly flat at $238.76 after a large buyback.
24 April 2026
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Apple Stock Gets Fresh Wall Street Backing Ahead of Earnings as Morgan Stanley Sees $300 Path, Qualcomm Cut

Apple Stock Gets Fresh Wall Street Backing Ahead of Earnings as Morgan Stanley Sees $300 Path, Qualcomm Cut

Apple shares rose 0.8% to $272.49 by midday Monday after Morgan Stanley advised buying ahead of April 30 earnings, citing potential for stronger revenue and margin outlook. BNP Paribas upgraded Apple and cut Qualcomm, highlighting a split over which firms can handle higher memory costs. Qualcomm gained 1.1% while Nvidia and Microsoft fell about 1%. Apple posted record $143.8 billion revenue last quarter.
20 April 2026
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  • Nifty 50 Index Faces Pressure Amid Rising Indian Bond Yields and Rupee Decline
    May 19, 2026, 12:21 AM EDT. The Nifty 50 Index fell to ₹23,650, down 10% from this year's peak, amid economic concerns stemming from the US-Iran war and India's reliance on Gulf oil. Inflation rose to 3.48% in April, the fastest in over a year, raising expectations of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hikes. Indian bond yields surged, with 10-year yields climbing to 7.13%, the highest since May 2024, raising borrowing costs for companies. Concurrently, the Indian rupee weakened significantly, with USD/INR reaching a record 96.35, reducing foreign investor attractiveness. Technical analysis shows a bearish double-top pattern on the Nifty 50, suggesting potential further declines toward ₹23,000 support.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Ondas Shares Drop Following $199 Million AI Defense Deal, Traders Eye Next Steps

Ondas Shares Drop Following $199 Million AI Defense Deal, Traders Eye Next Steps

18 May 2026
Ondas Inc. shares dropped about 10% to $9.555 in midday Nasdaq trading Monday after announcing a $199 million all-stock acquisition of Israeli defense software firm Omnisys and filing for potential resale of over 2.2 million shares tied to a previous deal. Trading volume topped 48 million shares. The Omnisys deal is expected to close in Q2, pending approvals and retention of key staff.
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