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NASDAQ:AMAT 4 February 2026 - 15 February 2026

Semiconductor stocks: Applied Materials jump steadies chip gear names as Nvidia slips into holiday week

Semiconductor stocks: Applied Materials jump steadies chip gear names as Nvidia slips into holiday week

Applied Materials surged 8% Friday after forecasting revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates, citing AI-driven demand. Nvidia fell 2.2% and Broadcom dropped 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 0.9%. U.S. CPI rose 0.2% in January. Markets close Monday for Presidents Day.
15 February 2026
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Chip stocks brace for holiday week: Applied Materials surges, Nvidia slides — what to watch next

Chip stocks brace for holiday week: Applied Materials surges, Nvidia slides — what to watch next

Applied Materials forecast second-quarter revenue of about $7.65 billion and adjusted profit above estimates, sending its shares up over 10% Friday and lifting Lam Research and KLA. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose 0.66%. Nvidia and Broadcom fell despite the sector rally. The Nasdaq slipped 0.22% while the S&P 500 edged up 0.05% as investors weighed inflation data and rate-cut bets.
14 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock price in focus: AMAT outlook beats estimates as export settlement hangs over open

Applied Materials stock price in focus: AMAT outlook beats estimates as export settlement hangs over open

Applied Materials forecast second-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates, sending its shares up over 12% after hours. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $7.01 billion and agreed to pay $252.5 million to resolve a U.S. export-controls probe. Shares of Lam Research and KLA also rose nearly 3% each in late trading.
13 February 2026
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Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) stock rises again after earnings — what traders watch next

Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) stock rises again after earnings — what traders watch next

Advanced Energy Industries shares rose 1.1% to $312.32 early Thursday, after surging 10.7% Wednesday on strong fourth-quarter results. The company reported Q4 revenue of $489.4 million and non-GAAP EPS of $1.94, with Q1 forecasts roughly flat. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $300. Advanced Energy declared a $0.10 per share dividend, payable March 6.
12 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock slips premarket after $252 million China export settlement, with earnings hours away

Applied Materials stock slips premarket after $252 million China export settlement, with earnings hours away

Applied Materials shares fell about 1% premarket Thursday after agreeing to pay $252.5 million to settle U.S. allegations of illegal chipmaking equipment exports to China. The Commerce Department said Applied shipped $126 million in tools to SMIC after it was blacklisted. Quarterly results are due after the bell, with options pricing signaling a 6% swing. The company said related DOJ and SEC probes have closed with no action.
12 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps 2.5% as AMAT heads into Feb. 12 earnings — what traders watch next

Applied Materials stock jumps 2.5% as AMAT heads into Feb. 12 earnings — what traders watch next

Applied Materials shares closed up 2.5% at $330.57 in after-hours trading Monday ahead of Thursday’s fiscal Q1 results. Investors are watching for updates on chipmaking-tool demand and China export restrictions. Zacks sees consensus revenue at $6.89 billion and earnings at $2.19 per share. The company has warned of lower China sales in 2026 due to U.S. controls but expects stronger revenue in the year’s second half.
10 February 2026
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KLA stock pauses near $1,440 as chip stocks rebound and a dividend date looms

KLA stock pauses near $1,440 as chip stocks rebound and a dividend date looms

KLA Corp shares slipped 0.2% to $1,439.93 by midday Monday, trailing gains in other chip stocks like Applied Materials and ASML. The company declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. KLA has risen 18% this year but fell after its last earnings report. Investors await key U.S. economic data later this week.
9 February 2026
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Applied Materials (AMAT) stock rises as earnings near and chip-equipment names firm

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock rises as earnings near and chip-equipment names firm

Applied Materials shares rose 1.2% to $326.33 in late-morning trading Monday, ahead of quarterly results due after the U.S. market close Thursday. Analysts expect lower earnings and revenue, with China sales under pressure from tightened U.S. export controls. Investors are watching for guidance on orders and demand. Chip stocks broadly traded higher, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF up 1.3%.
9 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumped 6% Friday — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials stock jumped 6% Friday — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials shares rose 6.09% to $322.51 Friday, outpacing average volume as chip stocks rallied on Amazon and Alphabet spending plans. The stock remains 6% below its Jan. 29 high. Investors await Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings, with analysts expecting $2.21 per share. Tighter U.S. export controls could cut $600 million from 2026 revenue, the company has said.
8 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials shares rose 5.7% to $321.20 by midday after Citi raised its price target to $400 and kept a Buy rating ahead of the Feb. 12 earnings report. Traders are focused on guidance for chip-factory investment and demand from China. Peers Lam Research and KLA also posted strong gains.
6 February 2026
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Applied Materials (AMAT) stock snaps back near $300 as Alphabet AI spend stirs chip-equipment trade

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock snaps back near $300 as Alphabet AI spend stirs chip-equipment trade

Applied Materials shares rose 0.7% to $299.55 by midday Thursday, rebounding after a 6% drop Wednesday. Lam Research, ASML, and KLA also gained, while Alphabet and Qualcomm fell sharply. Citi raised its price target on Applied to $400 ahead of Feb. 12 earnings. Export controls remain a risk, with potential to cut $600 million from Applied’s 2026 revenue.
5 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock hammered after-hours as chip selloff deepens — what to watch next

Applied Materials stock hammered after-hours as chip selloff deepens — what to watch next

Applied Materials shares fell 6.6% to $297.60 in after-hours trading Wednesday as chip equipment stocks slid and investors braced for next week’s earnings report. The PHLX semiconductor index dropped 4.4%, while Lam Research fell 8.8% and KLA lost 3.6%. The Nasdaq closed down 1.51%. Traders are watching Applied’s Feb. 12 results for signals on chip demand and sector stability.
5 February 2026
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KLA stock drops again as chip-equipment names slide; what’s driving KLAC now

KLA stock drops again as chip-equipment names slide; what’s driving KLAC now

KLA shares fell 4.4% to $1,295.70 by midday Wednesday, deepening a multi-day slide and leaving the stock down 23% from its Jan. 29 peak. Applied Materials dropped 9%, Lam Research 10.6%, and ASML 5.3% as chip-equipment makers tracked a broader tech sell-off. Investors focused on upcoming industry events with key U.S. labor and inflation data delayed.
4 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock slides 6% as chip tools sink; Wall Street eyes earnings and AI jitters

Applied Materials stock slides 6% as chip tools sink; Wall Street eyes earnings and AI jitters

Applied Materials shares fell 6% to $299.39 in late-morning trading, leading losses among chip equipment makers as the sector dropped. Lam Research slid 7.7%, ASML lost 3.4%, and KLA fell 2.1%. The declines followed renewed concerns about AI-driven demand and a weak outlook from Advanced Micro Devices. Investors are watching for Applied’s next results on Feb. 12 for signs of customer spending trends.
4 February 2026
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  • Daily Dividend Announcements: Xerox, BlackRock, Thermo Fisher, Franklin Resources, McDonald's, NVIDIA
    May 21, 2026, 12:56 PM EDT. Xerox Holdings, BlackRock, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Franklin Resources, McDonald's, and NVIDIA each declared quarterly dividends. Xerox set $0.025/share payable July 31; BlackRock $5.73/share payable June 23; Thermo Fisher $0.47/share payable July 15. Franklin Resources declared $0.33/share with a 3.1% year-over-year increase payable July 10. McDonald's announced $1.86/share payable June 16. NVIDIA raised its dividend sharply from $0.01 to $0.25/share, payable June 26; it also approved an additional $80 billion share repurchase authorization without expiration. Shareholders with records on specified dates across June and July will receive payments in mid-2026.

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