Earlier this week, Qualcomm (QCOM) landed one of the biggest deals in its history, and Wall Street noticed right away. The company announced a multi-generation partnership with Amazon (AMZN) on Sept. 8, according to a company statement. The deal covers custom chips for AI data centers and new optical connectivity technology.
Qualcomm's stock climbed on the news as investors welcomed proof that the company's push into data centers is finally paying off. Valued at a market cap of $188 billion, the smartphone chipmaker has returned 280% to shareholders in dividend-adjusted gains. However, it also still trades 30% below all-time highs.