Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) slides, $19 billion lost as AI deal rumors lift investor-day expectations
Qualcomm stock plunged 8.01%—erasing $19 billion in value—amid reports of costly AI acquisitions and ahead of a crucial investor meeting where management must clarify data-center strategy and the impact of potential $12–14 billion deals on cash returns, as investors weigh sector-wide selling and risks to Qualcomm’s AI premium.