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US government stops Broadcom
Analysis: Qualcomm IP must say American
A shocking development in the ongoing attempt by Broadcom to takeover Qualcomm in a hostile way has finally been put to rest. The US government's Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS) advised the President Donald Trump to put a stop to it. The reaction was swift, as the US government ordered both Broadcom and Qualcomm to put an end to the matter, immediately.
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Broadcom meeting Qualcomm on Wednesday
Apple keeps its fingers crossed
Qualcomm and Broadcom plan to meet on Wednesday to talk about the latter’s $121 billion acquisition offer, the first time the semiconductor companies will discuss the potential deal, people familiar with the matter said.
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China might stall Broadcom and Qualcomm merger talks
Might prevent its own chip moves
A potential mega-merger between chipmaker Broadcom and Qualcomm is pretty unlikely to get much support from the Chinese authorities.
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Apple wants Broadcom to get Qualcomm
Analysis: One stop Wireless giant that dances for Apple
As you can imagine, the possibility that Broadcom might take over Qualcomm is quite a bit a nuclear shake up in our industry and we wanted to ask around.
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Qualcomm surges on acquisition rumor
Broadcom acquisition unlikely
Qualcomm has surged $61.81 on a rumor that some people close to the matter have heard that Broadcom is thinking about being bought.
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Broadcom abandons Wi-Fi
Walks away from Apple business
Broadcom is planning to phase out its Wi-Fi chip business in order to streamline its workforce and product line.