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Applied Materials Inc
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AMAT News30 articles
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close at Record Peaks on AI Surge and Strong Jobs Data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, fueled by strong AI demand and better-than-expected April jobs data, while after-hours action was muted.
Wall Street Hits New Highs on Tech Surge; Dow Flat Despite Jobs Data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs Friday, driven by AI and semiconductor stocks, while the Dow Jones barely budged after a solid jobs report.
Dow Steady as Strong Jobs Data Dims Rate Cut Hopes, Tech Surges
The Dow Jones slipped 0.03% on Friday as strong April jobs data reduced hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut, while tech stocks like Nvidia and Apple surged over 2%.
Lam Research Hits Record High on AI Chip Demand Despite China Risks
Lam Research shares surged over 7% to a record high on AI-driven demand and a Buy rating from Seaport Global, though China export risks persist.
Applied Materials Secures 140 Acres in Karnataka for AI Chip R&D Hub
Karnataka approved 140 acres for Applied Materials near Bengaluru airport for AI chip R&D. The land is valued at ₹780 crore, with final clearances pending.
New US Export Curbs Target Applied Materials, Chip Tool Shipments to China's Hua Hong
The US Commerce Department ordered Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA to halt some chip-tool shipments to China's Hua Hong, targeting advanced chip production facilities. AMAT shares fell 5.8%.
Applied Materials Tumbles 5.5% on Renewed China Export Fears
Applied Materials shares dropped 5.5% after a Reuters report that the U.S. Commerce Department ordered chip equipment makers to stop some shipments to China's Hua Hong.
Lam Research Surges on Record Earnings, AI-Driven Forecast
Lam Research shares climbed following a record March quarter, with revenue and earnings surpassing estimates. The company raised its 2026 wafer fabrication equipment forecast to $140 billion, citing strong AI-driven demand.
Lam Research Slips Amid Tech Rout Despite Strong AI Outlook
Lam Research shares declined 2.4% to $228.36 Friday, dragged down by a sector-wide tech selloff. The company maintained strong March-quarter revenue guidance of approximately $5.7 billion but highlighted vulnerabilities from its significant China business.
Micron Shares Dip Amid Oil-Driven Market Volatility Ahead of Q2 Report
Micron Technology shares declined 3.1% to $405.35 Thursday, caught in a broader market selloff driven by rising oil prices. The drop comes just days before the company's critical fiscal second-quarter earnings report on March 18.
Micron Shares Retreat Amid AI Memory Sector Volatility Ahead of Earnings
Micron Technology shares declined over $11 in Thursday trading, testing the AI-driven memory rally ahead of its March 18 earnings report. The pullback comes despite a sharply upgraded DRAM price forecast and a new high-bandwidth memory development partnership.
Barclays Boosts Chip Equipment Forecast, Lifts KLA Shares Ahead of Investor Day
KLA shares advanced Tuesday after Barclays significantly increased its chip equipment spending outlook, driven by AI data center needs. The firm now sees 2026 wafer fab equipment spending rising 24% to $139 billion.
Applied Materials and Micron Forge AI Memory Alliance at $5B EPIC Center
Applied Materials and Micron Technology announced a strategic collaboration to advance memory solutions for artificial intelligence systems. The partnership will leverage Applied's upcoming $5 billion EPIC research center.
Lam Research and IBM Forge 5-Year Pact to Pioneer Sub-1nm Chip Technology
Lam Research and IBM have entered a five-year partnership to advance chipmaking technology beyond 2nm nodes, targeting sub-1nm processes. Lam's shares climbed $4.49 to $215.64 following the announcement.
Micron Shares Retreat Ahead of Key Index Inclusion and Earnings Report
Micron Technology shares declined roughly 6.7% before Monday's opening bell, pressured by broader market weakness and anticipation surrounding upcoming earnings and index rebalancing.
Lam Research CFO Forecasts $135B Chip Equipment Boom by 2026, Cites AI and Packaging Demand
Lam Research's CFO anticipates wafer-fab equipment spending could reach $135 billion in 2026, up from $110 billion in 2025, fueled by AI and advanced packaging demand, though cleanroom limitations pose a challenge.
Applied Materials Recovers as Chipmakers Demand Timely Tool Deliveries
Applied Materials shares recovered 1.9% Wednesday, partially offsetting a 5.6% decline from the prior session. A company executive noted chipmakers are pressing for on-schedule equipment deliveries amid strong demand.
Lam Research Leads Chip Equipment Selloff Amid Oil Spike, Insider Sales
Lam Research shares tumbled 5.9% in extended trading, dragging down peers like Applied Materials and KLA. The selloff was fueled by a sharp rise in oil prices and broader market避险 sentiment, with insider sales adding to the pressure.
Applied Materials Shares Dip Slightly in Extended Trading
Applied Materials stock declined marginally in after-hours trading Monday, with investors focused on upcoming executive appearances and key industry dynamics.
Applied Materials Shares Dip Slightly in Extended Trading as Investors Await Key Updates
Applied Materials shares declined 0.1% to $372.18 in after-hours trading Monday. Investors are looking ahead to management presentations scheduled for March 10 for insights on chip equipment spending trends.
Applied Materials Retreats from Highs Amid Insider Sale and Sector Pressure
Applied Materials shares fell 0.91% to $372.30 Friday, retreating from a recent peak near $396. The drop followed an insider sale and a sector-wide decline driven by inflation data and Nvidia's earnings aftermath.
Applied Materials Retreats from Record High Amid AI Sector Pullback
Applied Materials shares dropped 5.45% to $373.43 on Thursday, retreating from a 52-week high. The decline followed broader weakness in semiconductor and artificial intelligence stocks.
Applied Materials Posts Modest Gain Despite Legal Charge; Nvidia Results Loom
Applied Materials shares advanced about 1% Friday, closing near $373, after disclosing a $253 million legal settlement charge in its quarterly filing. Revenue for the period declined 2% to $7.012 billion, with China representing 30% of sales.
Lam Research Rises as Chip Equipment Stocks Ride AI Spending Wave
Lam Research shares advanced, tracking a sector rally ignited by Applied Materials' bullish AI outlook. Market focus shifts to upcoming economic data and Nvidia's results for AI supply chain signals.
AI Chip Stocks Pause for Holiday, Nvidia Earnings Loom
Trading in artificial intelligence equities is on hold for the Presidents Day holiday, following a mixed session that saw Applied Materials surge on a strong forecast while Nvidia declined. Investor attention now turns to Nvidia's upcoming quarterly results and U.S. GDP data.
Applied Materials Stock in Focus After Strong Earnings, Holiday Pause
Applied Materials stock will be closely watched when U.S. markets reopen Tuesday following a strong post-earnings rally and the Presidents Day holiday closure. The chip equipment maker's upbeat forecast, driven by AI and memory demand, has lifted sector sentiment.
Tech Selloff Pauses as Markets Eye Fed Minutes, Inflation Data
U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day, with investor attention fixed on a looming week of key economic data and persistent doubts over Big Tech's massive AI investments.
Lam Research Gains as Chip Equipment Sector Rallies on Applied Materials Outlook
Lam Research shares advanced Friday, mirroring a sector-wide rally after Applied Materials issued an upbeat outlook. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, shifting focus to upcoming economic data.
Applied Materials Surges on AI Chip Demand Forecast; Tech Sector Wavers
Applied Materials shares rallied sharply Friday following an optimistic forecast tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure spending, even as the broader technology sector faced weekly losses amid market volatility.
Applied Materials Forecast Lifts Chip Equipment Sector Amid Mixed AI Trade
Applied Materials jumped 8% Friday after issuing a quarterly outlook above analyst estimates, citing accelerating AI investments. The iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 0.9% while Nvidia and Broadcom slipped.