Applied Materials is a leading provider of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries. The company specializes in a range of technologies that enable the fabrication of advanced materials and components, crucial for powering devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Through its innovative solutions, Applied Materials helps manufacturers improve their production processes, enhance the performance of their products, and drive advancements in electronics, renewable energy, and other high-tech sectors. The company's commitment to research and development positions it at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of materials engineering and chip manufacturing. Read More
Shares of semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT)
fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after semiconductor stocks fell sparked by a disappointing revenue report from peer company Marvell Technology.
Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC)
fell 2.8% in the afternoon session after a broad sell-off in the semiconductor sector and U.S. restrictions on chip equipment sales to China.
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX)
fell 4.3% in the afternoon session after the U.S. government tightened restrictions on the use of American semiconductor manufacturing equipment in China.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that members of management will participate in fireside chats at upcoming investor conferences.
Applied Materials delivered a better-than-expected second quarter, but the market responded negatively amid growing concerns about future demand visibility—particularly in China. Management attributed quarterly strength to robust demand for semiconductor systems and services, with CEO Gary Dickerson highlighting "record performance" driven by investments in advanced chip manufacturing and ongoing customer engagement. However, management was clear that the positive results were partly offset by uneven demand patterns and mounting external uncertainty, especially around Chinese capacity digestion and the impact of export license restrictions.
Shares of semiconductor quality control company Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) fell 5.2% in the afternoon session after investors took some profits off the table as markets awaited signals on future monetary policy from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium later in the week.
Applied Materials (AMAT) aligns with Peter Lynch's GARP strategy, boasting strong earnings growth (23.2% EPS), undervaluation (PEG 0.74), high ROE (35.6%), and solid financials. A top semiconductor pick.
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Applied Materials dropped sharply during the week ending August 15th triggered by a combination of disappointing guidance, analyst downgrades, and broader industry concerns.
Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT), a bellwether in the semiconductor equipment industry, experienced a dramatic stock decline of over 14% on Friday, August 15, 2025. This significant plunge, which erased more than $21.2 billion from its market capitalization, was triggered by a surprisingly weak sales and earnings forecast for the
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While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing.
Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
Stocks finished split: the Dow eked higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped as chip names slumped on a weak outlook from Applied Materials. Buffett’s new UnitedHealth stake lit up healthcare. Retail sales held up, but PPI/import prices and rising inflation expectations kept rate-cut hopes in check.
