Qualcomm Earnings: What to Watch

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Qualcomm Inc. is scheduled to announce earnings for its fiscal second quarter after the market closes Wednesday. Here’s what to look for:

EARNINGS FORECAST: Analysts expect Qualcomm to report earnings of 70 cents a share on an adjusted basis, according to Thomson Reuters. Qualcomm’s adjusted earnings typically exclude stock-based compensation,...