Qualcomm stock falls again as “glass cloth” supply report rattles chip names ahead of earnings
New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:22 EST — Regular session QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM.O) slipped 1.5%, hitting $162.73 early Wednesday afternoon, which also marked its session low. Trading volume reached roughly 3.4 million shares. (MacRumors) The slide is significant, but it’s not about demand this time. The concern now centers on supply — a niche, critical component that could choke production if availability shrinks more. Markets have been quick to sell off anything suggesting a fresh bottleneck. The timing couldn’t be worse for sentiment. Chip stocks have been volatile heading into earnings season, and with Qualcomm’s report looming, traders are grabbing