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China Probes Qualcomm Acquisition, Shares Plunge 7.29%

10/11/2025

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Qualcomm Faces Antitrust Probe

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) opened an antitrust probe into Qualcomm's acquisition of Autotalks on October 10.
The probe questions whether Qualcomm failed to disclose material details, potentially breaching the Anti-Monopoly Law.
Qualcomm's shares fell 7.29%, erasing about $12 billion from its market capitalization.
Analysts say the investigation could lead to fines and penalties if Qualcomm is found guilty of restricting market competition.

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Qualcomm Faces Antitrust Probe

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) opened an antitrust probe into Qualcomm's acquisition of Autotalks on October 10.
The probe questions whether Qualcomm failed to disclose material details, potentially breaching the Anti-Monopoly Law.
Qualcomm's shares fell 7.29%, erasing about $12 billion from its market capitalization.
Analysts say the investigation could lead to fines and penalties if Qualcomm is found guilty of restricting market competition.