Qualcomm partners with Amazon to build next-gen AI data center infrastructure

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  September 08, 2026 at 14:17  |  1:59  |  CNBC
Speakers
Jim Cramer — Host, Mad Money
Carl Quintanilla — Anchor, CNBC

Summary

Jim Cramer reacts to Qualcomm's reported multi-generation AI data center silicon partnership with Amazon, which sends Qualcomm shares higher premarket. He says Qualcomm now has something special after treading water, while also praising Marvell CEO Matt Murphy and Marvell's Alphabet deal. He is more cautious on Broadcom after a weak quarter despite strong guidance and a delayed 2029 ramp. The discussion closes with AI model competition accelerating.

  • Qualcomm and Amazon announce a multi-generation customized AI data center silicon collaboration; Qualcomm trades up about 10% premarket.
  • Cramer says Qualcomm had been treading water but now has something special in AI data center silicon.
  • Cramer praises Marvell CEO Matt Murphy and the company's deal with Alphabet.
  • Cramer expresses caution on Broadcom after a quarter that was not great despite fantastic guidance.
  • The Broadcom 2029 ramp timeline disappointed investors looking for 2028, and the stock fell on the announcement.
  • Cramer notes AI chip companies are increasingly in competition and AI models are improving quickly.
Ideas
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 0:22
Qualcomm's Amazon AI deal is special
Qualcomm stock had been treading water, but the multi-generation customized silicon collaboration with Amazon for AI data centers gives it something special. Cramer credits CEO Cristiano Amon and sees this as helping offset recurring concerns that Qualcomm is mainly a telco supplier.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 0:42
Marvell management strong, Alphabet deal
Marvell CEO Matt Murphy has done an amazing job, and Marvell has a really good deal with Alphabet, which supports the stock while Cramer looks for more detail on whether Marvell is also a good Amazon partner.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 1:02
Broadcom weak quarter, strong guidance, delayed ramp
Broadcom's latest quarter was not that great even though guidance was fantastic. Cramer prefers both a great quarter and great guidance, and he notes the 2029 ramp timeline disappointed investors who were hoping for 2028, causing the stock to fall on the announcement.
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