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Qualcomm Said to Wait for US Election to Decide Intel Move
- Chipmaker wants White House clarity before deciding to pursue
- Any deal for Intel would be among largest tech deals ever
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Qualcomm Inc. is likely to wait until after the US presidential election in November before deciding whether to pursue an offer to buy Intel Corp., people familiar with the matter said.
San Diego-based Qualcomm wants greater clarity on the new occupant of the White House before deciding its next move because of the impact any future administration would have on the antitrust landscape and America’s relationship with China, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.