StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Qualcomm and Semiconductor Stocks Slump in US Pre-Market Trading
Key Facts
1Qualcomm shares dropped over 9% in US pre-market trading.
2Memory stocks saw sharp declines with SK Hynix and SanDisk falling more than 5%.
3AppLovin shares surged nearly 20%, defying the general technology sector trend.
Qualcomm shares dropped over 9% in US pre-market trading on November 5, 2026, according to TradingKey. Memory stocks experienced sharp declines as SK Hynix and SanDisk fell by more than 5%, while AppLovin shares surged nearly 20%, defying the broader downward trend in the technology sector.
Qualcomm closed at $173.19 on November 4, 2026, while SK Hynix closed at $143.07 on the same date. The sector-wide pressure saw Micron Technology closing at $795.23 and Western Digital at $323.83 on November 4, 2026, prior to the continued slide observed in today's early trading session.