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Intel Corporation’s struggles may make it an acquisition target for Qualcomm Incorporated, but it faces risks and regulatory issues. Click for more on QCOM, INTC.

Qualcomm recently approached Intel to explore a potential acquisition of the troubled chipmaker, a source familiar with the situation said, in what could be a transformational deal in the sector but faces many hurdles.

Qualcomm Inc. has approached Intel Corp. to discuss a potential acquisition of the struggling chipmaker, people with knowledge of the matter said, raising the prospect of one of the biggest-ever