Qualcomm, Inc. is a leading technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductors and telecommunications equipment
Known for its innovations in mobile broadband technology, Qualcomm develops advancements in wireless communication, particularly in the realms of 5G connectivity and mobile processors. The company plays a crucial role in enabling smartphones, tablets, and various connected devices with its chipsets and software solutions. Additionally, Qualcomm is involved in research and development to expand the capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive technology, driving the future of connectivity across different industries.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang denied any involvement in a rumored Intel foundry takeover, clarifying that "nobody's invited us to a consortium," while reaffirming the company's focus on expanding U.S. chip manufacturing amid tariff concerns and recent market pressures.
Nvidia's Quantum Day will show off the mind-bending principles of quantum mechanics to process information in ways classical computers could never achieve. This isn’t just a faster chip or a new programming trick; it’s a whole new way of computing.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how processors and graphics chips stocks fared in Q4, starting with Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC).
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend from $0.85 to $0.89 per share of common stock. This dividend increase will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after March 27, 2025, and will raise the annualized dividend payout to $3.56 per share of common stock.
BEAVERTON, Ore. - March 18, 2025 - PRLog -- As the global technology community returns from Barcelona, which hosted the Mobile Word Congress 2025 conference, a significant amount of discussion revolved around how the rapid rise in mobile video consumption is straining network infrastructure. This is making the adoption of more efficient video compression technologies an urgent priority, according to Aytac Biber, Director of Product at Qualcomm and a board member of the Media Coding Industry Forum (MC-IF).In a recent interview for journalists, Biber emphasized that mobile networks are approaching a breaking point due to exponential growth in video traffic. He cited industry forecasts predicting that video will account for 82% of all mobile data traffic by 2025, a major increase from 60% in 2019."Consumers are not just watching anymore—they're creating and sharing videos at an unprecedented rate," Biber said. "With ever increasing demand for more visual entertainment and communication, we are heading towards a serious network capacity challenge in the future if we don't take preventive actions."The Growing Strain on Mobile NetworksBiber pointed to spectrum scarcity as one major challenge. Video traffic accounted for 73% of total mobile data traffic in 2023 and is expected to exceed 80% by 2029, with short-form video platforms such as TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels driving much of this growth. GSMA has also highlighted that even in cities with 5G deployment, network congestion remains a concern due to the rapid pace of video traffic growth.Mobile networks rely on their limited spectrum to transmit data, and demand is quickly outpacing capacity. He referenced concerns raised by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), warning that we may have a deficit in the near future without changes in spectrum allocation and network efficiency. Operators have already made massive investments in spectrum and infrastructure. However, without adopting efficient video compression, even these investments may not be enough."The situation is like adding lanes to a highway, only to see traffic increase even faster," Biber explained. "Despite significant investments with spectrum and infrastructure, mobile networks could be struggling to keep pace with demand."A primary pain point is last-mile congestion, which refers to the final stretch of data delivery from mobile networks to consumers' devices. Studies indicate that 70% of video buffering issues originate from last-mile congestion, rather than core infrastructure limitations. Urban areas, where network traffic is dense, and rural regions -- with less developed infrastructure -- face particularly significant challenges.To read the rest if this analysis, click herePhotos: (Click photo to enlarge) Source: MC-IFRead Full Story - Consensus Emerges on Urgent Need for Advanced Video Compression in Mobile Networks -- The Case for VVC | More news from this sourcePress release distribution by PRLog
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the processors and graphics chips industry, including Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and its peers.
The semiconductor industry is a cornerstone of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and computers to automotive systems and industrial machinery. Within this vast ecosystem, IC (Integrated Circuit) distributors play a pivotal role, especially in a market as significant as China. As the world's largest consumer of semiconductors, China relies heavily on IC distributors to bridge the gap between global chip manufacturers and local manufacturers. This article explores the role of IC distributors in China, their challenges, and their impact on the global semiconductor supply chain.
At the recent Embedded World Conference, Qualcomm Technologies announced a significant strategic move—reaching an agreement to acquire Edge Impulse. This acquisition not only marks Qualcomm's further expansion into the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), but also signals its intention to provide developers with more comprehensive and powerful support.
Over the last six months, Qualcomm shares have sunk to $153.85, producing a disappointing 7.7% loss - worse than the S&P 500’s 1.2% drop. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)
jumped 6.9% in the morning session as markets experienced a boost after data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that inflation for the month of February 2025 came in better than expected. The CPI (Consumer Price Index - a gauge of the average price consumers pay for goods and services) rose 0.2% from the previous month (vs estimates for a 0.3% increase), while headline inflation rose 2.8% year on year (vs estimates for a 2.9% y/y increase). The data revealed inflation continued to edge closer to the Fed's 2% target, but not quite there yet. The reaction wasn't anything wild, but the sentiment leaned positive. The Nasdaq led the way, climbing 1.4%, boosting some tech stocks.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of SMART (NASDAQ:SGH) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q3 processors and graphics chips earnings season.
While the Trump administration has approached TSMC about taking over Intel’s foundry division, it does not want the iconic chipmaker’s business to be wholly foreign-owned.
