Applied Materials stock tags new record after Susquehanna upgrade — CPI and earnings loom
New York, January 12, 2026, 18:18 EST — After-hours trading. Applied Materials, Inc. shares hit a new high on Monday, climbing 2% to close at $307.24. Chip-equipment stocks saw a late-session boost, driving the gains. (Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/applied-materials-inc-stock-underperforms-monday-when-compared-to-competitors-despite-daily-gains-69dfe39e-5cc7ca099bab) This shift is crucial as investors gauge the next wave of chipmakers’ capital expenditures, following a year dominated by heavy investments in advanced computing and data centers. The stock, hovering near its peak, reacts sharply to even slight changes in the outlook. Wall Street faces a calendar crunch this week: fresh macro data and a slew of corporate earnings could shift rate expectations