Arm sheds billions in market capitalization after Qualcomm hints at RISC-V adoption with Ventara Micro acquisition

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• Arm’s valuation drops massively as investors react to Qualcomm’s shift toward RISC-V development
• Qualcomm’s Ventana acquisition prompts concerns about future Arm demand
• Market response reflects uncertainty over evolving CPU strategies

Arm’s market value dropped sharply following Qualcomm’s announcement of its acquisition of Ventana Micro Systems, triggering renewed concern about the British chip designer’s long term position.