Qualcomm authorises share buybacks of up to USD 10 billion

News General Global 13 OCT 2021
Qualcomm authorises share buybacks of up to USD 10 billion
Qualcomm has approved a new share buyback authorization, of up to USD 10 billion. The new authorization comes in addition to the company’s existing stock repurchase programme, announced in July 2018, which still has USD 0.9 billion remaining.

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