Reuters

Jana also wants Qualcomm to cut costs, accelerate a share buyback, improve disclosures and refresh its board.

The French business daily Les Echoes said an announcement could come “quickly.”

Efforts were focused on government and commercial sources of key political, economic and military information.

But analysts still expect more M&A deals in the chip sector.

LinkedIn said it would pay about 52 percent in cash and about 48 percent in stock for the acquisition.

Positive reviews are boosting hopes for an earnings recovery.

Human Rights Watch said the database threatened the confidentiality of its sources worldwide.

Stephanie Hannon served as Google’s director of product management for civic innovation and social impact.