BUZZ-Qualcomm up after report co in talks to buy Tenstorrent

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** Shares of chip firm Qualcomm QCOM.O up 3.9% at $229.50 premarket

** Co in talks to acquire AI chip startup Tenstorrent for $8 billion to $10 billion, the Information reported on Monday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the deal

** The talks are ongoing and the price could change, or the discussions could fall apart - the Information report

** Acquisition would be part of QCOM's strategy to reduce its dependence on the handset market by expanding into high-growth segments like data centers and auto chips

** Qualcomm and Tenstorrent did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment

** As of last close, QCOM stock up 29.09% YTD