Qorvo Stock Jumps After Activist Starboard Builds Stake in Chip Maker
Shares of chipmaker Qorvo (NASDAQ: QRVO) rallied 13.4% on Friday, as of 1:55 p.m. ET. Qorvo soared on the news that an activist investor had taken a sizable stake in the company. Given that the stock is down about 29% in the last year and activist involvement could lead to shareholder-friendly moves, Qorvo rallied on the news.