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Qualcomm initiates India layoffs: Here’s how much employees will get in severance
Qualcomm has begun implementing planned job cuts globally, affecting employees in India and the US (in California).
Nvidia scandal rocks tech world Web Summit
Allegations of Chinese spying on Nvidia dominated a top world tech conference on Tuesday, with some executives seeing potential opportunities in the turmoil at the US artificial intelligence chip giant. Chinese technology executives attending the summit highlighted emerging alternatives to Nvidia.
US stocks: Dow Jones rallies 500 points, Nasdaq over 2% as chip stocks rebound; Nvidia probe weighs
Wall Street's indexes climbed as investors honed in on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's investigation and awaited crucial inflation data. Nvidia's shares faced declines due to worries over foreign intelligence, yet analysts proposed that the sell-off in AI stocks was potentially overblown. Tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet, along with chip manufacturers such as Marvell and Broadcom, enjoyed substantial gains.
US polls hit tech stocks; Qcomm’s Dhanteras gold rush
US technology stocks took a major beating days after the Democratic Party took control of both chambers of the Congress. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Alphabet discloses $548 million worth of Qualcomm stake
Qualcomm earlier this week irked investors when it missed Wall Street expectations for quarterly smartphone chip sales due to weak demand, even though it forecast better-than-expected revenue for its nascent data-center segment.
US stocks suffer worst rout since 2020: Dow plunges 1,800 points, Nasdaq crashes 5.5% as AI fears wipe out $3 trillion
Wall Street experienced a major selloff in technology stocks following recent midterm election outcomes. The Nasdaq Composite recorded its steepest decline in 19 months, while the S&P 500 also fell sharply. Investors are worried about potential regulations impacting AI infrastructure growth amid increasing political resistance. Major chipmakers, including Nvidia, saw significant losses alongside other AI-related companies. Analysts are closely monitoring upcoming economic data to gauge the Federal Reserve's actions.
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Nvidia, AMD, Meta, other tech stocks nosedive as Democratic sweep prompts AI slowdown fears
Nvidia and AMD faced noticeable drops as Democratic wins sparked fears regarding possible restrictions on AI development. This ripple effect was felt across the Nasdaq and Dow Jones, both of which registered significant declines. Investors showed concern over delays in data center projects tied to promises from recently elected officials.

Global Market Today: Asian stocks join US selloff as AI slump deepens
South Korea’s tech-heavy Kospi Index slid 8.8% in early trading, triggering a circuit breaker, with chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. both plunging more than 9%. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 6.2%, while the MSCI Asia Pacific Index declined 2.9%. Futures pointed to losses in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.

QQQ stock today falls over 5%: Why Nvidia (NVDA), Qualcomm (QCOM), Intel (INTC) and Marvell (MRVL) are dragging down Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ stock: Invesco QQQ Trust fell more than 5% toward $655 on Thursday as investors sold technology and semiconductor stocks following the US midterm elections. Qualcomm's disappointing chip sales and concerns over AI data center spending added to the pressure, even as QQQ increased its holdings in Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft on Tuesday.

Nasdaq tumbles over 3% as tech stocks extend selloff after Democrats sweep midterms; Tesla plunges 9%, chipmakers slide
US stocks faced a sharp decline on Thursday, particularly in technology shares, amid concerns over regulatory scrutiny. The Nasdaq Composite fell over 3%, reversing optimism following the Democrats' midterm election victories. Key companies including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Tesla were among the hardest hit. Investors expressed worries about the implications of stronger Democratic control on the artificial intelligence industry.

Qualcomm shares slump 9% as weak smartphone chip sales overshadow data-center momentum
Qualcomm's shares dropped significantly in early trading following disappointing smartphone chip sales. The company's largest business segment faced a 26% revenue decline, leading to lower overall chip sales. While Qualcomm's investments in data-center and automotive chips strengthen its growth potential, analysts remain skeptical about immediate earnings. Brokerages have reduced their price targets on Qualcomm's stock after recent results were released.

SanDisk stock crash deepens: Why did SNDK fall 19% today, wiping out 36% in six trading days?
SanDisk stock: SanDisk shares plunged more than 19% on Thursday, extending a six-session slide despite strong quarterly earnings and an upbeat forecast. Growing attention on China’s CXMT, pressure across memory stocks and concerns about data-centre expansion have added to the sell-off.

Nasdaq set to confirm correction as AI stocks tumble
The shock selloff comes a day after the Democrats' election victory including in some key data-center states drove concerns about a slowdown in the AI data-center buildout, optimism about which had pushed stock markets to record highs earlier this year.

Was Michael Burry right about the AI bubble? Wall Street loses $2 trillion as AI and chip stocks plunge: Why are Tesla, Palantir, AMD, Broadcom and SanDisk crashing?
Michael Burry's warning about an AI bubble is back in focus as Wall Street loses more than $2 trillion in market value. On Thursday, November 5, AMD shares plunged around 12%, SanDisk fell 14%, Micron dropped 10%, while Nvidia lost nearly 7%. Tesla and Palantir also fell 9% and 8%, respectively. The sell-off spread across chipmakers, memory companies and AI infrastructure stocks. The Dow fell 2.36%, the S&P 500 dropped 3.11%, and the Nasdaq sank 4.20%, as investors questioned whether massive AI investments can deliver enough returns.

Micron, SanDisk, AMD and Qualcomm stocks plunge as US stock market crashes today: Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 turn red as chip selloff deepens – What is driving Wall Street's sudden reversal?
US stock market crash today: The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all trading in the red, while some of the biggest semiconductor stocks are losing ground. Micron (MU), SanDisk (SNDK), AMD and Qualcomm (QCOM) are among the hardest hit, with Western Digital and Seagate also extending their losses. Qualcomm's weaker revenue and cautious outlook have added to concerns about chip demand. But why are AI and memory chip stocks falling so sharply?

AI, data-center stocks slip as Democratic sweep clouds expansion plans
Stocks related to AI and data centers are facing a slump in premarket trading as Democrats secure significant wins in the US midterm elections. Investors are wary as possible regulatory changes from Congress loom, jeopardizing the industry's growth prospects. Analysts highlight that many anticipated data center capacity expansions could be at risk due to halts in construction.

Arm beats second-quarter revenue estimates on AI and data-center demand
Arm said its server-chip architecture accounted for more than 50% of deployments at major cloud providers in 2025 and is expected to exceed 60% by the end of 2026.

Qualcomm's smartphone chip sales miss estimates, shares fall
Demand for lucrative high-bandwidth storage for AI servers has pushed up memory chip prices, raising the cost of consumer electronics and squeezing smartphone processor designers such as Qualcomm.

US stock market stages big rally today: Why is Dow Jones surging? Dow jumps 1,100 points as S&P 500 and Nasdaq turn green, with healthcare stocks at the centre
US stock market today: US stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday after Democrats won control of Congress. The Dow Jones jumped 1,143 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted strong gains. Healthcare stocks attracted fresh buying, with Molina Healthcare, Centene and HCA Healthcare rising around 6% to 7%. Amazon and solar stocks also climbed, while Nvidia shares moved lower.

US stock futures rise after midterms: Why are Dow Jones futures up nearly 800 points despite a Democratic sweep? S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as AMD and Nvidia stocks climb
Why are US stock futures rising after Democrats win the Senate and House? Dow leads Wall Street rally as AMD, Nvidia and semiconductor stocks gain. Earlier, at 06:02 ET, Dow futures were up 801 points, or 1.6%. S&P 500 futures were up 80 points, or 1.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 286 points, or 1.0%.
Qualcomm signs major 5G infrastructure deal with SpaceX for Starlink Mobile network
Qualcomm said the equipment would provide a flexible foundation for a multi-band network, which can be deployed in stages. The initial rollout will focus on terrestrial 5G, with the architecture designed to accommodate developments in connectivity and network intelligence.

AMD's OpenAI, Meta chip deals trigger $1 billion quarterly charge
AMD in February agreed to sell up to $60 billion worth of AI chips to Meta over five years, giving the Facebook owner warrants that could let it buy as much as 10% of the chip firm if it meets certain milestones. The deal followed a similar agreement with OpenAI last year, giving the startup the option to buy up to roughly 10% of the chipmaker.

AMD's OpenAI, Meta chip deals trigger $1 billion quarterly charge
AMD in February agreed to sell up to $60 billion worth of AI chips to Meta over five years, giving the Facebook owner warrants that could let it buy as much as 10% of the chip firm if it meets certain milestones. The deal followed a similar agreement with OpenAI last year, giving the startup the option to buy up to roughly 10% of the chipmaker.

Intel stock plunges 30% as weak PC demand and AI costs trigger global chip selloff
Intel shares plunged 30% after the chipmaker issued a weak fourth-quarter revenue forecast and warned of negative cash flow for the year. The warning triggered a global semiconductor selloff, with Nvidia, AMD and other chip stocks declining as weak PC demand and rising AI infrastructure costs weighed on sentiment.

Why Intel stock price down today? How the AI memory crunch and weak PC demand hit its forecast, and could the selloff deepen?
Intel (INTC) Stock Crash: Intel shares fell about 29 per cent on Friday after a weak December quarter forecast. Falling PC demand and costlier memory chips are hurting the company, and the selloff has spread to other chip and server stocks.

Qualcomm job cuts in November: How many employees could lose their jobs and when will it be announced?
Qualcomm is set to implement further layoffs in November, as indicated by a memo from CEO Cristiano Amon. This decision, expected to impact 3% to 6% of the workforce in India and similar proportions worldwide, aims to boost performance and tackle unmet expectations. Amid challenges in the consumer electronics sector, the company is shifting focus towards expansion in data centers and AI technologies for stronger business diversification.

Anduril and Qualcomm plan to build laptop with US supply chain
The companies unveiled a new product line on Tuesday called BlueChip intended to supply “America’s most critical industries — including government, defense, first responders and public safety,” according to a statement. The eventual goal is to establish an “end-to-end American supply chain” for the laptops and, more broadly, to rebuild US computer manufacturing, the companies said.

Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide in performance-focused layoffs, internal memo shows
The cuts are part of an effort to build "a stronger performance culture" and address situations where the company "has consistently fallen short of expectations," Amon said.
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