Qualcomm (QCOM) shares fell following a report that the company has looked into buying segments of Intel (INTC), potentially includiღng 𒆙its PC chip design business.

Reuters on Friday the maღker of semiconductors for mobile devices has explored the idea of purchasing different parts of Intel. One of its sources said that the PC design unit is of “significant interest,” although they are considering all of Intel’s design operations. 

The report is the latest to describe possible deal activity for Intel, which is seeking to reinvigorate interest in its shares. One 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:recent story indicated that it might sell some of its stake in MobilEye (MBLY); another discussed options regarding 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:its foundry business. Intel's shares were recently dꦅown about 2%, whileQualcomm's ಌwere off more than 3%.

Reuters' Friday story quoted an Intel spokesperson as saying Qualcomm has not approached the company about any acquisitions, and that Intel is “deeply committed” to its PC business. Qualcomm did not immediately respond to Investopedia's request for comment.

Shares of Qualcomm are up🥃 some 9% year-to-date, while Intel shares have lost about 60% of their value.