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US government stops Broadcom
Published in News
Tuesday, 13 March 2018 20:12

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.

Broadcom meeting Qualcomm on Wednesday
Published in News
Monday, 12 February 2018 12:02

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.

China might stall Broadcom and Qualcomm merger talks
Published in PC Hardware


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.

Apple wants Broadcom to get Qualcomm
Published in Network
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 10:28

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.

Qualcomm surges on acquisition rumor
Published in Network
Saturday, 04 November 2017 10:32

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.

Broadcom abandons Wi-Fi
Published in News
Friday, 18 March 2016 12:16

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.