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Technology Stocks : Qualcomm Moderated Thread - please read rules before posting -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: JeffreyHF who wrote (147116)	6/17/2018 5:20:11 PM
From: lml	Respond to of 196977

I do not think that Trump would have given ZTE a reprieve without assuring Qualcomm/NXP would get the nod. Agree in part. ZTE "reprieve" is not done, until the matter is approved by Congress. One would expect once ZTE settlement is finalized -- approved by Congress, penalty payments delivered to US Govt -- Chinese govt will formally approve NXP acquisition. Caveat is how Trump continues to play trade war games. If he reneges on a deal, Chinese likely reserve the right to do the same. Issue is we don't know what "deal," if any has been struck between US & China on any specific trade matter or tariff. All we know is what the media reports. Media is too often wrong, and don't distinguish between fact & fiction. South China News release is just one example. We can find the same on this side of the Pacific. We can't rely upon statements. We must look to performance.

To: JeffreyHF who wrote (147116)	6/18/2018 3:48:50 AM
From: onebargainhunter	3 Recommendations Recommended By Art Bechhoefer BoonDoggler sbfm Respond to of 196977

You have a big assumption here (but possibly correct— as almost anyone here) that Trump even cares about Qualcomm/NXP. Trump does not do anything for anybody unless there is something he gets in return. He gives ZTE a reprieve to get WHAT in return ? Is it the loan for his company or is it Q/NXP approval ? Nobody knows what drives him that day. One thing I am pretty sure of, Trump will not do it for the benefit of the Q/NXP shareholders unless a close or remote entity in his empire benefits as well. So the trick is to follow the maze of connections and influences to see what clout Q has with this administration. Btw,, I learned that I could get banned from this thread by criticizing Trump. I found it ridiculous where people on this thread can gossip/criticize/make judgment about others like the commissioner officials or judges but they cannot criticize Trump. Slacker, if you decide to ban me again, please at least explain why. Thank you