Qualcomm Soars on AI Chip Launch, Reaches 15-Month High as Analysts Eye $200
Qualcomm shares jumped over 10% to a 15-month high near $188 after unveiling new AI data-center chips aimed at competing with Nvidia. The stock spiked nearly 20% intraday before closing 11% higher on October 27. Wall Street analysts raised price targets, citing optimism over Qualcomm’s push beyond smartphones. A Saudi AI startup agreed to deploy the new chips, signaling early traction.