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AI Chip Export Dispute Splits Industry as Anthropic Quits Lobby Group
Anthropic's exit from a tech lobby over chip export controls signals a split in the AI industry, affecting Nvidia and ASML.
KLA's $24B Selloff: Market Demands Proof Beyond Strong Guidance
KLA's market cap fell $24.2B in two sessions despite a $4B revenue forecast, as investors demand stronger evidence of AI-driven growth.
Applied Materials Shares Slide 5% on Flat Margins Despite Strong Guidance
Applied Materials (AMAT) dropped 5.2% despite strong Q4 revenue guidance, as unchanged gross margins raised questions about its 32x earnings valuation.
Applied Materials Shares Slip 5% Despite Strong Q3 Beat
Applied Materials beat Q3 estimates but shares fell 4.9% on growth concerns. Nasdaq futures edged higher as AI enthusiasm persists.
Chip Stocks Rally Broadly Ahead of Inflation Data and Applied Materials Earnings
The PHLX Semiconductor Index surged 3% on Wednesday, with broad participation. Markets now turn to PPI data and Applied Materials' earnings to gauge the AI-led recovery.
Applied Materials Rallies 6.2% as Investors Eye Cash Flow in Upcoming Earnings
Applied Materials (AMAT) climbs 6.2% ahead of earnings, but free cash flow lags. Investors watch for cash conversion improvements as a key growth signal.
Semiconductor ETFs Surge: SOXX Outpaces SMH as Nvidia Weighting Gap Widens
SMH gained 6.5% but underperformed SOXX's 8.4% rise on Thursday, as Nvidia's 21.7% SMH weighting limited gains. Broader participation lifted SOXX.
AI Stocks Propel Nasdaq Higher Despite Broad Market Weakness
The Nasdaq surged 2.43% as AI-driven stocks rallied, but over 70% of S&P 500 stocks fell, highlighting a narrow market advance.
Lam Research Soars on AI-Driven Margin Forecast
Lam Research (LRCX) shares jumped 20.9% as AI-driven demand boosted guidance, with a 44.9% incremental adjusted operating margin forecast.
Tech Sector Split: Microsoft Surges, Meta Drops as AI Cash Flow Focus Sharpens
US stock futures advanced on Thursday, led by a 1.57% gain in Nasdaq 100 futures. Microsoft surged 9.18% premarket while Meta dropped 9.74%, highlighting investor focus on AI cash flow conversion.
Lam Research Shares Surge on Strong Outlook, Revenue Forecast Beats Estimates
Lam Research shares climbed in after-hours trading after the company projected $8.1 billion in September revenue, well above analyst expectations.
KLA Stock Tumbles 8.7% Premarket on Cash Flow Concerns Despite Record Revenue
KLA shares fell 8.7% premarket despite record revenue and upbeat guidance, as a 23.2% drop in free cash flow raised concerns about cash conversion.
ASML Shares Slide 6% on China DUV Machine Production Report
ASML shares dropped 6% after a report that China is producing immersion DUV machines, challenging the company's lithography market position.
Chip Rout Widens Growth-Value Gap, Dragging Down US Futures
US stock futures fell Friday as a semiconductor selloff deepened, widening the $10.18 billion gap between growth and value funds. Nasdaq futures dropped 1.9%, while Dow futures declined 0.65%.
ASML's Upcoming Earnings Could Trigger a Market Swing Larger Than Its Annual Revenue
ASML's upcoming earnings report could trigger a 7% stock swing, representing a market cap change of about €42 billion, surpassing its annual revenue guidance.
KLA Stock Lags Peers as TSMC Earnings, CPI Data Loom
KLA shares lagged behind rivals Applied Materials and Lam Research, with attention turning to TSMC's quarterly results and key U.S. inflation data.
Chip ETF Rally Reverses: Memory and Equipment Stocks Lead Selloff
Invesco Semiconductors ETF, the top chip ETF in 2026, fell 7.8% as memory and equipment stocks dragged, while VanEck Semiconductor ETF with high Nvidia weight dropped only 5.0%.
Dow Hits Record, Chip Stocks Slide in Pre-Holiday Trading
The Dow reached a new high while chip stocks dragged the Nasdaq lower in a mixed session ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
Dow Rises Despite Tech Selloff; AI Stocks Weigh on Nasdaq
Dow rises 0.56% amid broad market strength, but AI-chip slide pushes Nasdaq down 1.19%. June payrolls miss forecast, fueling rate speculation.
Dow Hits New Peak as Apple and Amgen Lift Blue Chips; Tech Stocks Falter
The Dow set a new record close on Thursday, propelled by Apple and Amgen, as AI and chip stocks declined. Soft labor data relieved Fed pressure.
Applied Materials Surges 11.7% as Analyst Targets Climb Above Street Average
Applied Materials (AMAT) soared 11.7% to $699.97, far outpacing semiconductor ETFs, as analysts raised targets and the company launched new AI chip tools. The stock now trades above its average analyst target.
Applied Materials Surges $50 Billion on AI Memory Boom
Applied Materials surged 10.7% to $652.07, adding $50.4 billion in value, after unveiling new DRAM and advanced packaging systems and forecasting strong AI memory demand.
Pelosi Family Maintains Large AI and Tech Holdings Despite Recent Sales
House filings show Pelosi family retains major positions in top tech stocks despite recent large sales, as semiconductor gains boost Nasdaq.
ASML Denies EUV Machine Reached China Amid US Export Control Concerns
ASML shares fell up to 2.7% after reports that US officials suspect an EUV machine may be in China. ASML denies the claim, but political risks could impact up to 20% of 2026 revenue.
ASML Shares Dip on China Export Restrictions, AI Rally Pauses
ASML shares slipped 0.6% in Amsterdam after the company denied shipping EUV chipmaking tools to China, interrupting an AI-led rally. China's share of sales is expected to fall from 33% to 20% in 2026.
Lam Research and Kulicke & Soffa Rally on AI-Driven Semiconductor Demand
Lam Research (LRCX) and Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) shares surge on strong AI chip demand and earnings optimism, while Block (SQ) shows undervaluation potential amid high P/E ratios.
Citi Bullish Call on AI Capex Drives ASML Shares to New Highs
ASML shares jumped 4.1% in Amsterdam after Citi boosted its bull-case estimates for wafer-fab equipment spending tied to AI build-outs. Risks remain from China export controls.
Applied Materials Surges on Citi's AI-Driven Price Target Hike
Applied Materials shares jumped 6.7% to $606.53 after Citi raised its price target to $710 from $550, citing AI-driven chip-equipment demand. The broader semiconductor equipment sector also rallied.
G7 Leaders Debate AI Model Access Amid OpenAI's $1T IPO Plan and Rising China Competition
G7 leaders debate AI model access as OpenAI files for a $1T IPO. Anthropic restricts models, China boosts local AI, and cybersecurity deals surge.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF Hits New Peak as AI Chip Stocks Rally
SMH surged to a new high of $646.27 as AI chip stocks rallied, with Lam Research, Marvell, and ASML leading the gains. The ETF is up 72% year-to-date.