There’s Another Intel Deal Report Out There. This Time It’s About Qualcomm

Sep 7, 2024
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Reuters’ Friday story quoted an Intel spokesperson as saying Qualcomm has not approached the company about any acquisitions, and that Intel is “deeply committed” to its PC business. Qualcomm did not immediately respond to Investopedia’s request for comment.

Shares of Qualcomm are up some 9% year-to-date, while Intel shares have lost about 60% of their value.

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