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Qualcomm's bold bets on AI, automotive, and IoT could transform this dividend-paying chip giant into one of tech's biggest growth stories.
Qualcomm (QCOM -0.11%) is no longer just a smartphone chipmaker -- it's expanding into AI, automotive, and IoT with bold acquisitions like Alphawave. With analysts seeing 41% upside, Qualcomm may be one of the most overlooked growth and dividend plays today.
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