QCOM: Trading Volume Surges on 5G-AI Momentum — But $75M Antitrust Settlement Still Weighs

Court: S.D. California

Case: 3:17-cv-00121

QUALCOMM QCOM saw trading volume hit 10 billion shares on July 15, ranking 78th among all stocks. While shares barely moved, investor interest reflects growing confidence in Qualcomm’s strategic bets on AI and 5G, particularly in automotive and semiconductor markets. Yet, a lingering $75 million legal settlement continues to shadow its regulatory history.

📈 What We Know About Qualcomm’s Momentum

• July 15 trading volume: 10 billion shares (ranked 78th)
• Share price up 0.01% on the day
• Expanding 5G efforts via new automotive partnership
• Recent patents filed in AI and machine learning domains
• Ongoing investment in semiconductor R&D
• Innovations aimed at boosting demand across sectors

Qualcomm’s recent activity showcases its ambitions to dominate next-gen connectivity and embedded intelligence — but market enthusiasm is tempered by historical legal baggage.

🧾 But a $75M Settlement Still Casts a Legal Shadow

Qualcomm reached a $75 million cash settlement with investors over allegations of anticompetitive conduct and weak financial controls, following FTC action in 2017.

• 📆 Timeline OverviewJan 17, 2017: FTC files complaintJan 18, 2017: Media exposes licensing misconductJan 19, 2017: QCOM falls 18.3%Jan 23, 2017: Investors file class-action lawsuit
• 💼 Allegations IncludeOvercharging for patent licensesRefusing chip sales to non-compliant firmsOffering Apple exclusive discountsViolating FRAND patent licensing obligations
• 💰 Investor UpdateLegal action tied to January 2017 share drop$75M cash settlement finalizedPayouts expected 8–12 months after court approval

👉 You can check more information about it and file for a payout HERE.

As Qualcomm continues to innovate in 5G, AI, and automotive technologies, its legal past underscores a lesson in corporate accountability — innovation and compliance must go hand in hand.