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NASDAQ:AMAT News 21 January 2026 - 27 January 2026

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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Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026
IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.
Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
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