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NASDAQ:AMAT News 19 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Applied Materials stock price steadies near $341 after ASML’s order surge — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials stock price steadies near $341 after ASML’s order surge — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials rose 1.4% to $341.34 at Thursday’s close after trading between $329 and $348. The move followed ASML’s record €13.2 billion in new orders and a raised 2026 sales forecast, which lifted chip-equipment stocks. AMAT reports fiscal Q1 results Feb. 12 and holds its shareholder meeting March 12. Trading volume reached about 7.3 million shares.
30 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock swings in Thursday trade as Mizuho upgrade meets tech selloff

Applied Materials stock swings in Thursday trade as Mizuho upgrade meets tech selloff

Applied Materials shares fell 0.9% to $333.80 Thursday despite a Mizuho upgrade and higher price target, as chip-equipment stocks traded mixed and the Nasdaq dropped 1%. About 7.7 million shares changed hands. The company released proxy materials for its March 12 shareholder meeting. Broader market weakness and policy risks, including U.S. export controls to China, continued to weigh on the sector.
29 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rises after Mizuho upgrade lifts $370 target and shifts focus to chip spending

Applied Materials stock rises after Mizuho upgrade lifts $370 target and shifts focus to chip spending

Applied Materials shares closed up 1.3% at $336.75 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Mizuho upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $370. The move follows a two-day gain of over 5%. Mizuho cited accelerating wafer fab equipment spending forecasts, with global growth seen at 13% in 2026. Investors await Applied’s Feb. 12 results for signs of a chip equipment rebound.
29 January 2026
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AMAT stock pops on Mizuho upgrade as Applied Materials gets a $370 target

AMAT stock pops on Mizuho upgrade as Applied Materials gets a $370 target

Applied Materials shares rose 1.1% to $336.21 by midday after Mizuho upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $370, citing higher chip-factory tool spending. Mizuho expects wafer fab equipment growth of 13% in 2026, but predicts Applied’s China revenue will fall about 4%. Investors await the company’s Feb. 12 earnings for updates on orders and outlook.
28 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps 7% as Evercore lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock jumps 7% as Evercore lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research shares jumped about 7% Tuesday to close at $238.46, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Wednesday after the bell. Evercore ISI raised its price target on Lam to $241 from $170, maintaining an Outperform rating. After-hours trading showed little change in the stock. Investors are repositioning as Lam’s guidance often moves the broader chip equipment sector.
28 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s Singapore expansion lifts chip-tool shares

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s Singapore expansion lifts chip-tool shares

Applied Materials jumped 4.8% to $334.84 after Micron announced a $24 billion memory plant in Singapore, signaling higher chip equipment demand. Sector peers Lam Research, KLA, and ASML also advanced. Analysts expect enterprise SSD prices to surge as supply tightens. Investors await the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and ASML’s earnings for clues on 2026 demand.
27 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what investors watch next week

Applied Materials stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what investors watch next week

Applied Materials closed up 1.13% at $322.38 after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $390. The S&P 500 finished nearly flat and the Dow fell 0.58%. Investors await earnings from ASML, Lam Research, and KLA next week, as well as the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Applied reports results Feb. 12.
24 January 2026
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Applied Materials (AMAT) stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade as chip-tool outlook comes back into focus

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock rises on Deutsche Bank upgrade as chip-tool outlook comes back into focus

Applied Materials shares rose about 1% to $321.96 by midday Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $390. Around 2.6 million shares traded as the stock neared a 52-week high. The upgrade cited a stronger outlook for wafer fab equipment demand in 2026–27. Applied will report fiscal Q1 results and update guidance on Feb. 12.
23 January 2026
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Applied Materials (AMAT) stock slides after hours as Feb. 12 earnings date nears

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock slides after hours as Feb. 12 earnings date nears

Applied Materials shares fell about 2% to $318.79 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session, despite the S&P 500 and Dow both rising. The company set its fiscal first-quarter earnings release and call for Feb. 12. Options activity spiked near the $330 strike ahead of Friday’s expiration. Lam Research and KLA also declined, pressuring chip equipment stocks.
23 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

Applied Materials shares fell 0.9% to $322.24 by midday Thursday after touching $332.70 earlier in the session. The company will report fiscal first-quarter results and hold an investor call on Feb. 12. Lam Research and KLA declined, while ASML gained 1.7%. Traders adjusted positions ahead of earnings as chip-equipment stocks reacted to shifting capital expenditure expectations.
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

Applied Materials rose 2.2% to $325.24 Wednesday, rebounding after Trump said he would delay tariffs tied to Greenland talks. Trading volume topped the 50-day average. Needham raised its price target to $390. The company warned of weaker China equipment spending in 2026 due to tighter U.S. export controls.
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials shares rose 1.7% to $323.62 by late morning Wednesday, tracking gains across chip equipment stocks. The move follows a rebound in U.S. markets after policy headlines and ahead of key chip-sector earnings, with Applied set to report Feb. 12. The company warned U.S. export restrictions could cut $600 million from 2026 revenue. Trading volume exceeded the 50-day average.
21 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock price dips despite Needham’s big target hike — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials stock price dips despite Needham’s big target hike — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials fell 2.7% to $318.23 Tuesday, mirroring a sharp drop in semiconductor stocks and the S&P 500. The decline came despite Needham raising its price target to $390, citing stronger demand. Shares traded between $314.58 and $324.35 on volume of 9.4 million. Investors await earnings from ASML and KLA next week, with Applied’s own report due Feb. 12.
21 January 2026
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Lam Research stock swings on tariff jitters as UBS lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock swings on tariff jitters as UBS lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research shares closed down 0.25% Tuesday, holding near $222 in muted after-hours trading as tariff threats from President Trump pressured tech stocks. UBS raised its price target on Lam to $255, citing strong Q2 prospects. Lam’s earnings report is set for Jan. 28. Applied Materials and KLA fell more sharply, dropping 2.7% and 5.2% respectively.
21 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slides nearly 3% as tariff fears whip markets, despite fresh Needham boost

Applied Materials stock slides nearly 3% as tariff fears whip markets, despite fresh Needham boost

Applied Materials shares fell 2.8% to $317.70 Tuesday, underperforming the tech sector as Trump’s renewed tariff threats on Europe drove volatility higher. The Cboe Volatility Index hit an eight-week high. Investors shifted focus to Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings report. A Needham analyst raised the company’s price target to $390, citing strong chip-tool demand.
20 January 2026
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IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

7 February 2026
Abu Dhabi, Feb 8, 2026, 01:14 (GST) — Market closed. International Holding Company PJSC (IHC.AD) warned investors about phishing emails and online approaches using the company’s name and branding, an Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange disclosure showed, after its shares ended Friday unchanged at 399.60 dirhams. (ADX) The notice landed into a market that is trading headlines again. UAE stocks closed slightly higher on Friday as investors tracked Iran-U.S. negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme and moves in oil prices. (Reuters) That matters because the bigger tone has been “risk on”, but it has been brittle. A few lines out of Muscat,
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