Qualcomm Shares Drop 1.5% Premarket as Chinese Regulators Open Antitrust Probe

Qualcomm shares slipped 1.5% in pre-market trading after reports that Chinese regulators have launched an antitrust probe into its acquisition of connected vehicle technology firm Autotalks. The investigation adds uncertainty to Qualcomm’s expansion strategy in automotive semiconductors, a key growth area for the company’s post-smartphone diversification. Analysts said the scrutiny could delay regulatory approvals and integration timelines, though Qualcomm remains optimistic about long-term opportunities in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and AI-driven mobility systems.