The metaverse has already been through quite the boom-and-bust cycle. The concept burst onto the scene a few years ago, reaching its pinnacle when Mark Zuckerberg renamed his company from Facebook to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META). Zuckerberg felt that the metaverse would be a key growth avenue, and the company made a splashy Super Bowl ad to highlight its new direction.However, growth hasn’t been nearly as easy as anticipated. Meta’s Horizon Worlds has seen sparse usership thus far. And other tech innovation ...

Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a prominent player in the semiconductor and telecommunications industries, renowned for its advancements in wireless technology. With a market capitalization of $231 billion, Qualcomm has appreciated by 43% over the past year, significantly outpacing the broader market.Despite a recent 5% decline from its mid-June highs of $230, this dip could represent a strategic buying opportunity for investors.  Qualcomm’s forward P/E ratio stands at 25.09, indicating a fair valuation. This su ...

Emulation falls flat in some cases.The PC market entered a new era last month with the launch of Windows laptops powered by Qualcomm's (QCOM 0.43%) Arm-based central processing units (CPUs). This isn't the first attempt to make Windows on Arm work, but this time around, both Microsoft and the leading PC manufacturers have thrown their weight behind the effort.In general, Qualcomm's CPUs offer solid performance and battery life. Laptops powered by these new chips are getting mostly good reviews, although the ...

Surging over 53% so far in 2024, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock is seeing strong price appreciation this year. Yes, the stock has dipped recently, but it has seen robust demand materialize into a rising stock price.The question is whether this growth can continue. The Mizuho Group thinks so, placing a $240 price target on the stock, adding more optimism for Qualcomm investors.With its strong revenue from its automotive segments, the company saw a 35% increase in the previous quarter. This places Qualcomm in a ...

QUALCOMM TodayQCOMQUALCOMM$199.72 +4.57 (+2.34%) 52-Week Range$104.33▼$230.63Dividend Yield1.70%P/E Ratio26.84Price Target$192.13Add to WatchlistQualcomm NASDAQ: QCOM is a dominant force in the semiconductor industry, designing and manufacturing wireless communication products and solutions. The industry is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by the burgeoning demand for AI-powered devices. This shift towards AI integration presents opportunities and challenges for companies like Qualcomm, requir ...

As the global tech landscape accelerates, 5G technology remains at the forefront of this transformation. Despite market fluctuations, 5G stocks to buy are perceived as pivotal investments for those looking to capitalize on the next wave of digital evolution. The upcoming rollout of more comprehensive 5G services across various sectors signifies a pivotal moment for investors.The global 5G technology is expected to grow from $24.7 billion in 2023 to an impressive $84.8 billion by 2033, growing at a staggerin ...

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Qualcomm (QCOM) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.Qualcomm currently has an average brokerag ...

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Qualcomm (QCOM) closed the latest trading day at $212.53, indicating a -1.36% change from the previous session's end. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.16% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.04%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.18%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the chipmaker had gained 6.8% over the past month. This has outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 6.77% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.15% in that time.Analysts and investors alike w ...

Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Qualcomm. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool. ...