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 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.
A quiet Monday saw the Dow slip and the Nasdaq barely green as traders braced for Fed minutes and Jackson Hole. Fresh IRS guidance unexpectedly eased the blow for solar and wind, igniting ENPH, RUN, FSLR and SEDG. Deal talk sent Dayforce rocketing, while Intel lagged on chatter of a potential U.S. government stake.
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
The U.S. stock market in mid-August 2025 presents a fascinating paradox: a landscape of record-breaking highs for major indices juxtaposed with daily volatility and sector-specific headwinds. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has touched new all-time highs and all three major indices—the S&P 500 (SPX), and
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.
The Switzerland-based international advocacy non-governmental organization and think tank also cleared its founder, Klaus Schwab, and his wife, Hilde Schwab, of any wrongdoing.
Major tech-heavy indices edged lower from record highs by midday Friday in New York, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting and after data showed a dip in consumer confidence alongside mounting inflation concerns.
UnitedHealth shares traded nearly 14% higher in Friday’s midday trade after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed in its latest 13F filing that it held five million shares of the firm at the end of the second quarter.
Shares of semiconductor quality control company Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) fell 4.7% in the morning session after a broad-based sell-off in the semiconductor sector as industry bellwether Applied Materials (AMAT) released a weaker-than-expected forecast.
