Qualcomm Inc - QCOM STOCK NEWS

Qventus, an AI platform company for healthcare operations, has appointed Jamie Eisinger Burgess as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Burgess brings over 15 years of experience in global brand, product, and growth marketing. She will oversee brand and product marketing, growth marketing, creative, and communications at Qventus.

Prior to joining Qventus, Burgess led Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at BrightInsight, a digital health platform for biopharma. She was also a founding member of Qualcomm Life, Inc. Burgess's appointment is expected to solidify Qventus's leadership position and accelerate its growth in the healthcare AI sector.

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) has announced the release of its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024. The earnings report is available on the company's Investor Relations website and will be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K. Qualcomm will host a conference call on July 31, 2024, at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the fiscal Q3 results. An audio replay will be accessible via the company's website and telephone for 30 days after the live call. The company encourages investors to review the information on its Investor Relations website, which may contain material information about Qualcomm.

Dr. Vinesh Sukumar, an AI/ML Product Leader at Qualcomm Technologies, is revolutionizing on-device AI applications. His team's work has enabled features like Generative Edit, Chat Assist, and Live Translate on devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Ultra S24. They've also implemented AI experiences in Microsoft Windows Studio Effects and enhanced the Meta Quest 3 experience.

Known as 'Curious George' for his childhood tinkering, Dr. Sukumar transitioned from being an Olympic table tennis player to pursuing a career in engineering. At Qualcomm, he focuses on productizing domain-specific AI models and defining AI/ML product strategy across various domains. His work impacts many AI-enabled brands including Samsung, Microsoft, Meta, and BMW.

Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) has announced the schedule for its third quarter fiscal 2024 earnings release and conference call. The company will publish its financial results on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, after market close on its Investor Relations website. The earnings release will also be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K. Qualcomm will host a conference call to discuss the results on the same day, starting at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time. The call will be broadcast live on the company's website, and an audio replay will be available online and via telephone for 30 days after the call. U.S. callers can access the replay at (877) 660-6853, while international callers should dial (201) 612-7415, using reservation number 13747430.

Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.85 per common share. This dividend will be payable on September 26, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 5, 2024. This announcement demonstrates Qualcomm's commitment to returning value to its shareholders through regular dividend payments.

Qualcomm's Elliott Levine envisions the future of education through generative AI and extended reality (XR). The concept of '(Ai)Daptive XR' combines AI with spatial computing to create immersive, personalized learning environments. This technology could revolutionize education by:

1. Adapting to students' current abilities and language preferences
2. Delivering true personalization based on strengths and weaknesses
3. Making learning relevant by adjusting content to students' interests
4. Providing real-time feedback and natural assessments
5. Enabling collaborative learning experiences

While K-12 education in the US is a $100+ billion industry, only 4% is invested in education technology. (Ai)Daptive XR could significantly improve academic outcomes by offering active teaching methods and addressing individual student needs.

Qualcomm Technologies announced the winners of the 2024 Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (QIF) Europe, rewarding PhD students excelling in AI and cybersecurity. Each winner will receive $40,000 and mentorship from Qualcomm's research team. This year's winners include students from EPFL, University of Cambridge, and ETH Zurich. Notable projects involve advancements in virtual reality, confidential computing, 3D RNA design, controlled text generation, and deep learning curvature matrices. The program saw nearly 50% more submissions, highlighting the growing significance of machine learning and cybersecurity.

Qualcomm's 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights significant strides in environmental management within its supply chain. All primary semiconductor manufacturing suppliers now adhere to ISO 14001-certified environmental management systems. The company uses the WRI Aqueduct™ tool to assess water risks and collaborates with suppliers to track water use and GHG emissions. Qualcomm's initiatives have led suppliers in Taiwan to increase renewable energy funding by up to 300%. The company also conducted its second climate scenario analysis (CSA) to model climate risks across its value chain.

Qualcomm's 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report emphasizes its sustainable supply chain management program. The report details the company's reliance on fabless production, working closely with primary semiconductor foundries and assembly suppliers. It underscores the adherence to the RBA Code of Conduct, which includes human rights, responsible mineral sourcing, and resource reduction. Qualcomm's risk-based approach requires annual RBA Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQ) from suppliers, showing all primary semiconductor suppliers as low-risk. Over the past two years, RBA VAP audits discovered 62 non-compliance issues. Qualcomm aims for 100% biennial audits of suppliers by 2025, with 88% already meeting this goal in 2023.