Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Falls as Patent Suit, Alphawave Deal Filings and AI Chip Rollouts Define November 17, 2025
Published: November 17, 2025 Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) finished Monday sharply lower even as the company remains in the spotlight for next‑generation AI chips, industrial processors and its $2.4 billion takeover of UK-based Alphawave Semi. At the same time, a fresh patent lawsuit, new regulatory filings around the Alphawave deal, and headlines about Qualcomm’s role in U.S.–Saudi economic talks all hit the tape. Below is a full rundown of what mattered for Qualcomm and QCOM stock on November 17, 2025. QCOM stock today: third straight drop amid tech selloff Qualcomm shares closed around $166.75, down roughly 4.2% on the day, extending a three‑session