Chipmaker Broadcom plans unsolicited bid for Qualcomm: source Chipmaker Broadcom plans unsolicited bid for Qualcomm: sourceby wpjljron Friday, November 3rd, 2017.Chipmaker Broadcom plans unsolicited bid for Qualcomm: source(Reuters) – Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O) is planning an unsolicited bid for smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) with an offer possible as soon as this weekend, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. A tie-up between the two chipmakers would be the latest in the semiconductor industry that has been rapidly consolidating as companies […] (Reuters) – Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O) is planning an unsolicited bid for smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) with an offer possible as soon as this weekend, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.