Qualcomm stock falls again as “glass cloth” supply report rattles chip names ahead of earnings
Qualcomm shares fell 1.5% to $162.73 early Wednesday afternoon, extending a multi-day slide amid concerns over a shortage of high-end glass cloth used in advanced chip packaging. Trading volume reached about 3.4 million shares. Apple and Qualcomm are seeking new suppliers, but industry sources say more capacity may not arrive before late 2027. TSMC reports earnings early Thursday, with Qualcomm’s report due Feb. 4.