Qualcomm's ex-chairman is trying to buy the company with help from investors at SoftBank (QCOM)

David Becker/Stringer Paul Jacobs, the recent chairman of Qualcomm is looking to buyout the company, according to the Financial Times. This news comes four days after President Trump blocked Qualcomm's acquisition by Broadcom on the grounds of national security. Broadcom officially withdrew its offer on Wednesday. Jacobs has spoken with several global investors about acquiring the company, including SoftBank. SoftBank, a Japanese holding company, is ramping up its investments in Silicon Valley, ...