Applied Materials stock rises on Susquehanna upgrade as chip gear spending call widens
New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:56 EST — Trading in the regular session. Applied Materials shares climbed Monday following a more optimistic call from Susquehanna. The firm upgraded the chip-equipment maker to positive from neutral, citing an anticipated surge in factory spending across the industry. Tipranks The call came as U.S. stocks wavered amid renewed concerns over the Federal Reserve…