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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 News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Alphawave Deal Nears Closing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Momentum, and Wall Street Price Targets

QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Alphawave Deal Nears Closing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Momentum, and Wall Street Price Targets

Qualcomm shares fell 1.97% to $172.65 on December 17 after a UK High Court approved its $2.4 billion acquisition of Alphawave, with the deal expected to close December 18. Trading in Alphawave shares will be suspended the same day. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset appeared in the new OnePlus 15R, drawing attention from analysts and investors.
17 December 2025
Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Alphawave Deal Clears UK Court, Ventana Acquisition Deepens RISC‑V Push, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts

Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) News Today, Dec. 16, 2025: Alphawave Deal Clears UK Court, Ventana Acquisition Deepens RISC‑V Push, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts

Qualcomm shares fell about 2% to $175.68 Tuesday after UK courts approved its Alphawave acquisition, clearing the way for completion by December 18. Alphawave shares will be suspended and delisted in London next week. Investors are weighing Qualcomm’s expansion into data center and AI infrastructure against near-term weakness in device demand.
16 December 2025
Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks traded mixed midday Tuesday, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down 1.16% and VanEck Semiconductor ETF off 0.71%. Nvidia and AMD edged higher, while Micron and Qualcomm fell over 2%. Investors weighed a shutdown-delayed jobs report, new chip equipment forecasts, and uncertainty over AI profitability. Major U.S. indexes were modestly lower as rate expectations shifted.
Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Countdown, Fresh Buyback Update, and Wall Street’s $190+ Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Countdown, Fresh Buyback Update, and Wall Street’s $190+ Forecasts (Dec. 15, 2025)

Qualcomm shares traded at $177.68, down 0.34% Monday, as investors tracked progress on its Alphawave acquisition, with key shareholder election deadlines set for December 15 and a court hearing scheduled for December 16. The company disclosed repurchasing over 2.36 million shares last week at a VWAP of $177.82. Multiple Takeover Code filings were reported, and analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus with a $191 average price target.
15 December 2025
SOXS ETF News (Dec. 14, 2025): Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares Surges on Chip Selloff — Forecasts, Dividends, and Key Risks

SOXS ETF News (Dec. 14, 2025): Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares Surges on Chip Selloff — Forecasts, Dividends, and Key Risks

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares (SOXS) surged 14.6% to $3.29 on Dec. 14, 2025, after a sharp selloff in semiconductor stocks. The NYSE Semiconductor Index fell 4.8% on Dec. 12, with heavy declines in major chipmakers like Broadcom. SOXS, a triple-leveraged inverse ETF, saw unusually high trading volume during the move.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock This Week: Ventana RISC‑V Deal, New Snapdragon Chips, and Governance Update — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Stock This Week: Ventana RISC‑V Deal, New Snapdragon Chips, and Governance Update — Week Ahead Outlook (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Qualcomm closed Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at $178.29, up 1.7% for the week despite a late selloff in chip stocks. Shares hit $183.44 midweek before retreating, outperforming peers like Broadcom and Nvidia on Friday. The company announced the acquisition of Ventana Micro Systems, expanding its RISC-V CPU capabilities. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Nears the Finish Line, Ventana RISC‑V Acquisition, and AI Chip Ambitions — December 12, 2025

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock News Today: Alphawave Deal Nears the Finish Line, Ventana RISC‑V Acquisition, and AI Chip Ambitions — December 12, 2025

Qualcomm shares closed at $179.26 on December 12, 2025, after trading as high as $183.11, as chip stocks fell on renewed concerns about the AI trade. The company’s planned acquisition of Alphawave IP Group is set for a key UK court hearing on December 16, with an expected completion date of December 18, pending final approval. Qualcomm has cleared all regulatory hurdles for the deal.
Semiconductor Stocks Sink as Oracle Revives AI Bubble Fears — Nvidia, AMD, Micron in the Spotlight on December 11, 2025

Semiconductor Stocks Sink as Oracle Revives AI Bubble Fears — Nvidia, AMD, Micron in the Spotlight on December 11, 2025

U.S. chip stocks fell sharply Thursday, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down about 2% by midday as Nvidia, AMD, Micron, and Broadcom dropped 3–4%. Oracle shares plunged up to 15% after missing revenue estimates and announcing a $15 billion increase in AI-related capital spending, fueling renewed concerns over an AI investment bubble. The Nasdaq slipped 1%, while the Dow hit a record high.
Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock on December 10, 2025: AI Chips, Earnings Beat and What the 2026 Forecast Really Looks Like

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock on December 10, 2025: AI Chips, Earnings Beat and What the 2026 Forecast Really Looks Like

Qualcomm shares traded near $180 on December 10, 2025, up over 2% and near the top of its 52-week range. The company reported double-digit revenue growth, raised guidance for early 2026, and is integrating a $2.4 billion Alphawave Semi acquisition. Year-to-date total return stands at about 14–17%, with a 2% dividend yield. Regulatory filings on the Alphawave deal were released today.
Qualcomm (QCOM) After-Hours Update: AI Hype, Analyst Split and What to Watch Before the December 10, 2025 Open

Qualcomm (QCOM) After-Hours Update: AI Hype, Analyst Split and What to Watch Before the December 10, 2025 Open

Qualcomm shares closed at $176 on December 9, up 0.4%, with after-hours trading nearly flat at $175.84. Volume was about 6 million shares, slightly below the prior day. The company reported Q4 revenue of $11.27 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.00, both beating estimates. Management guided above expectations for the current quarter, citing strength in premium smartphones and non-Apple revenue.
Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 9, 2025): Nvidia and Micron in Focus as Fed Decision and China Chip Deal Loom

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 9, 2025): Nvidia and Micron in Focus as Fed Decision and China Chip Deal Loom

Nvidia shares slipped 0.4% to $184.85 by early afternoon after the U.S. cleared limited AI chip exports to China under new rules, including a 25% fee. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index was flat near 7,300 as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Micron and Broadcom outperformed, while Qualcomm and Applied Materials lagged. Futures markets priced in a likely 25-basis-point Fed rate cut.
Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) Today: AI Chips, Institutional Buying and 2026 Outlook – December 9, 2025

Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) Today: AI Chips, Institutional Buying and 2026 Outlook – December 9, 2025

Qualcomm shares traded near $174.70 on December 9, 2025, after posting record Q4 revenue of $11.27 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.00, both above expectations. State Street raised its stake to 4.97%, while institutional ownership stands above 74%. Management guided Q1 FY 2026 revenue to $11.8–$12.6 billion and EPS of $3.30–$3.50. The stock remains volatile, with technical signals mixed and analysts split on future gains.
9 December 2025
Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock on December 8, 2025: AI Chips, Autotalks Probe and What Wall Street Expects Next

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock on December 8, 2025: AI Chips, Autotalks Probe and What Wall Street Expects Next

Qualcomm shares traded near $174–$175 on December 8, about 15% below their 52-week high. Wedbush labeled Qualcomm an “AI loser,” citing risks from rising memory costs and limited AI infrastructure exposure. New UK filings show Qualcomm subsidiaries and major banks disclosing positions related to its bid for Alphawave IP Group. Market cap stands around $185–190 billion.
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