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AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia, Broadcom, Oracle and Big Tech React to AI “Bubble” Fears as Fresh U.S. Jobs Data Hits Markets (Dec. 16, 2025)

NEW YORK — December 16, 2025 (1:45 PM ET) — AI stocks are trading on two competing forces in Tuesday’s U.S. session: renewed skepticism about whether massive AI infrastructure spending can translate into profits fast enough, and a fresh set of macro signals that could shape the interest-rate path into 2026. After a delayed November jobs report surprised investors with a higher unemployment rate alongside stronger job creation, major U.S. indexes turned lower through midday trading. Investopedia+1 Below is a market-focused roundup of what’s moving AI stocks today, the headline catalysts and analyst forecasts published on December 16, and what investors are watching next. AI
16 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

NEW YORK — Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 (around 1:45 p.m. ET) — U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks are trading mixed midday as investors juggle three cross-currents at once: a shutdown-delayed jobs report that’s reshaping rate expectations, fresh forecasts for a multi-year surge in chipmaking equipment spend, and a renewed debate over how profitable the AI buildout will be for every layer of the chip supply chain. The result is a market that’s still treating “AI semiconductors” as the structural growth story—but pricing the winners and losers far more aggressively than it did earlier in 2025. Semiconductor stocks today: a quick midday snapshot As
16 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Analyst Price Targets Jump as SEMI Forecasts a Record $156B Equipment Market by 2027

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Analyst Price Targets Jump as SEMI Forecasts a Record $156B Equipment Market by 2027

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is back in the spotlight on December 16, 2025, as fresh industry forecasts and a wave of Wall Street price-target increases reinforce a central narrative for semiconductor equipment investors: the AI buildout is pulling forward demand for leading-edge logic, memory (especially HBM-related DRAM), and advanced packaging—exactly the mix where Applied Materials has been positioning its portfolio. As of the latest available quote on December 16, AMAT shares traded around $257, down roughly 1.6% on the day, after moving between roughly $256 and $262. AMAT stock price action: what the market is signaling on Dec. 16
16 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After Hours (Dec. 15, 2025): Jefferies Raises Target to $360, Wells Fargo to $290—What to Know Before Tuesday’s Open

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After Hours (Dec. 15, 2025): Jefferies Raises Target to $360, Wells Fargo to $290—What to Know Before Tuesday’s Open

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) ended Monday’s session (December 15, 2025) higher, then eased slightly in extended trading as investors digested a fresh wave of analyst commentary tied to the 2026 outlook for wafer fabrication equipment (WFE)—one of the most closely watched demand indicators in the semiconductor supply chain. AMAT stock price after the bell: where shares stand tonight Applied Materials stock closed at $261.27 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up $2.06 (+0.79%) on the day. During the regular session, shares traded between $259.79 and $265.69, with about 6.19 million shares changing hands. StockAnalysis After the bell, AMAT slipped to about
16 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Jumps on Fresh Analyst Upgrades: Jefferies Lifts Target to $360 as AI Chip Spending Shapes 2026 Outlook

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Jumps on Fresh Analyst Upgrades: Jefferies Lifts Target to $360 as AI Chip Spending Shapes 2026 Outlook

December 15, 2025 — Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) stock is in focus on Monday after a new round of bullish Wall Street commentary helped lift sentiment around the semiconductor-equipment leader. Shares traded around $262.6 in U.S. trading on Dec. 15, up roughly 1.3% from the prior close, as investors weighed a pair of notable price-target increases that frame a bigger debate heading into 2026: how much AI-driven wafer-fab and advanced-packaging spending can offset tightening U.S. export controls tied to China. TradingView+1 What’s moving Applied Materials stock today (Dec. 15): two price-target hikes hit the tape The day’s catalyst is
15 December 2025
Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia Rebounds, Micron and Chip Equipment Rally, While Broadcom and Arm Lag on Fresh Analyst Calls (Dec. 15, 2025)

Semiconductor Stocks Today: Nvidia Rebounds, Micron and Chip Equipment Rally, While Broadcom and Arm Lag on Fresh Analyst Calls (Dec. 15, 2025)

U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks are trying to steady themselves in late-morning trading on Monday, December 15, 2025, after last week’s AI-driven shakeout rattled the “chip trade.” By around 11:30 a.m. ET, the group is splitting into clear winners and losers: AI accelerators and memory names are back in favor, semiconductor equipment makers are surging on upbeat 2026–2027 demand forecasts, and several “old-economy” chip exposures—analog and smartphones—are under pressure following high-profile downgrades. Reuters+1 Semiconductor market snapshot at 11:30 a.m. ET Semiconductor ETFs are modestly higher, signaling stabilization rather than a full-throttle rebound. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) are
15 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today (Dec. 14, 2025): Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next After Record Highs

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today (Dec. 14, 2025): Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next After Record Highs

Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) stock hit a new 52-week high this week before pulling back. Here’s the latest news, analyst price targets, and 2026 outlook. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) heads into the week of December 15 with investors weighing two competing narratives: a powerful, AI-driven semiconductor equipment upcycle that Wall Street says could accelerate into 2026—versus persistent geopolitical and China-related headwinds that can quickly change the near-term demand picture. As of the most recent market close (Friday, Dec. 12, 2025), AMAT finished at $259.21, down 4.04% on the day. StockAnalysis That drop followed a short but notable run where
14 December 2025
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock This Week: New 52-Week High, Sudden Pullback, Dividend News, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock This Week: New 52-Week High, Sudden Pullback, Dividend News, and What to Watch Next Week (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) ended a volatile week on Wall Street with a sharp late-week reversal that wiped out earlier gains and pulled the stock down from fresh highs. Shares closed Friday, Dec. 12, at $259.21, down 4.04% on the day, after hitting a 52-week high of $276.10 just two sessions earlier. MarketWatch+1 The move matters beyond one ticker. Applied Materials is widely viewed as a bellwether for semiconductor manufacturing investment—and this week’s price action shows how quickly sentiment can shift when macro headlines, chip-sector momentum, and export-control risk collide. AMAT stock this week: from a breakout to a
13 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today: Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026 (Dec. 12, 2025)

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today: Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Into 2026 (Dec. 12, 2025)

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is ending the week in the spotlight after declaring another quarterly dividend—while investors weigh a powerful AI-driven semiconductor equipment upcycle against export-control headwinds, valuation questions, and a tech-sector “bubble” debate that’s back in the headlines on Friday, December 12, 2025. GlobeNewswire+2Reuters+2 AMAT was recently quoted around $270 in early Friday trading, following Thursday’s 1.83% decline to $270.11. MarketWatch What’s new on Dec. 12: Applied Materials declares a $0.46 quarterly dividend Applied Materials said its board approved a $0.46 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable on March 12, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February
12 December 2025
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Top Stock Losers Today in Premarket: Broadcom Slides, Oracle Extends AI-Spending Rout Ahead of the Open (Dec. 12, 2025)

Top Stock Losers Today in Premarket: Broadcom Slides, Oracle Extends AI-Spending Rout Ahead of the Open (Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 — 6:00 a.m. ETFocus: U.S. premarket “top losers,” what’s driving the declines, and the key forecasts/analyst takes shaping sentiment this morning. U.S. stocks are heading into Friday’s session with tech and AI-adjacent names under pressure in premarket trading, as investors continue to debate whether the AI infrastructure buildout is producing returns fast enough to justify the spending. Broadcom (AVGO) is the standout large-cap decliner early Friday after an earnings update that came with fresh margin questions, while Oracle (ORCL) remains a central storyline after a steep selloff tied to higher capital-spending plans and concerns about the payback period for AI data center investments. Investing.com+2Reuters+2 Below is a
12 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Broadcom Slides Premarket on Margin Outlook as Oracle’s AI Capex Shock Keeps Chip Stocks Volatile

Updated for premarket trading at ~6:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 12, 2025. Semiconductor stocks are heading into the U.S. open with investors balancing two powerful—and competing—forces: continued blockbuster AI infrastructure demand and fresh anxiety that the spending boom is getting too expensive to sustain. The biggest chip-stock catalyst this morning is Broadcom (AVGO), which is trading lower in premarket despite upbeat revenue guidance, after management highlighted gross-margin pressure tied to the fast-growing AI segment. At the same time, Oracle’s post-earnings selloff has sparked another round of “AI bubble” debates that are rippling through high-multiple chip leaders and the broader
12 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Hits Record High: Is the AI Chip Boom Enough to Power 2026 Gains?

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Hits Record High: Is the AI Chip Boom Enough to Power 2026 Gains?

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is closing out 2025 on a surge. Since November 21, 2025, the semiconductor equipment giant’s stock has jumped from the low $220s to hover just below record highs, driven by booming AI chip demand, upbeat guidance, and aggressive analyst upgrades — but also shadowed by U.S.–China export curbs and valuation worries. MarketBeat+1 This article rounds up the key news, earnings, forecasts, and valuation calls on AMAT from November 21, 2025 through today (December 11, 2025) and outlines what investors are watching heading into 2026. AMAT Stock Since November 21, 2025: From $224 to Near All‑Time
11 December 2025
Applied Materials (AMAT) After the Bell on December 10, 2025: Near Record Highs, Fed Cut Tailwind and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Applied Materials (AMAT) After the Bell on December 10, 2025: Near Record Highs, Fed Cut Tailwind and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) heads into Thursday, December 11, 2025 trading near record territory after a strong Fed-fueled rally and a wave of fresh commentary from Wall Street and independent analysts. On Wednesday, AMAT closed at $275.15, up 3.0% on the day, after trading as high as $276.10, a new 52‑week and effective all‑time intraday high. Volume was a little over 6.1 million shares, below its recent average, underscoring that the move came more from price than from a surge in trading activity. StockAnalysis+1 In after-hours trading, the stock eased slightly to around $274.15, down roughly 0.4% from the
11 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock on December 10, 2025: AI-Fueled Rally, Fresh Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock on December 10, 2025: AI-Fueled Rally, Fresh Price Targets and 2026 Outlook

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is ending 2025 near all‑time highs, powered by AI‑driven chip demand, heavy institutional buying and a wave of bullish analyst calls — but also facing mounting questions about valuation and policy risk. Here’s a deep look at where the stock stands today, based on the latest news, forecasts and analyses as of December 10, 2025. 1. Applied Materials Stock Today: Price, Performance and Valuation Snapshot As of the latest US session on December 10, 2025, Applied Materials stock trades around $273 per share, up about 2% on the day and very close to its record
10 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Pre-Market Today, December 10, 2025: Nvidia, AMD, Micron and Broadcom Lead a Cautious AI Chip Trade

Semiconductor Stocks Pre-Market Today, December 10, 2025: Nvidia, AMD, Micron and Broadcom Lead a Cautious AI Chip Trade

U.S. semiconductor stocks are trading slightly higher to mixed in pre-market action on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as investors balance blockbuster AI demand against fresh geopolitical and regulatory risks, and wait for the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of the year. Equity futures point to a modestly positive open, with U.S. Tech 100 futures up about 0.13%, S&P 500 futures up 0.07% and Dow futures up 0.05% ahead of the bell. TipRanks+1 Below is a detailed look at how key semiconductor names are trading before the open — and what today’s headlines and forecasts imply for the sector through the rest
10 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) After the Bell on Dec. 9, 2025 – And What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 10

Applied Materials (AMAT) After the Bell on Dec. 9, 2025 – And What to Watch Before the Open on Dec. 10

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) heads into Wednesday’s session trading just below recent record highs, after a mild pullback in Tuesday’s regular and after-hours trade. With Wall Street obsessed with AI infrastructure, Fed policy and export controls to China, AMAT sits right where all three storylines intersect. Here’s what happened after the bell on December 9, 2025 – and what investors should know before the December 10 U.S. market open. How AMAT Traded on December 9: A Quiet Dip After a Big Run Applied Materials cooled slightly on Tuesday after a powerful multi-week rally: That’s essentially a pause after a
10 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 9, 2025): Nvidia and Micron in Focus as Fed Decision and China Chip Deal Loom

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 9, 2025): Nvidia and Micron in Focus as Fed Decision and China Chip Deal Loom

Semiconductor stocks were mixed but relatively calm in U.S. trading on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as investors waited for a key Federal Reserve rate decision and digested a political twist that lets Nvidia resume selling some AI chips to China under new conditions.Reuters+1 By late morning on Wall Street, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index was hovering around the mid‑7,300s, essentially flat on the day after a powerful run that’s lifted the benchmark roughly 45–47% over the past year.MarketWatch+1 Chip ETFs told a similar story: Beneath the quiet surface, there was more action in individual names. Micron and Broadcom outperformed; AMD pushed higher;
9 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock on December 8, 2025: Near Record Highs as TD Cowen Lifts Target to $315 and Momentum Stays Red‑Hot

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock on December 8, 2025: Near Record Highs as TD Cowen Lifts Target to $315 and Momentum Stays Red‑Hot

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is starting the week trading just below record highs, as Wall Street leans into the AI chip build‑out while a growing group of analysts and options traders position for more upside—even as valuation and technical indicators flash “hot.” As of midday on December 8, 2025, AMAT is trading around $268 per share, close to its 52‑week high near $273.59 and well above its 52‑week low around $123.74, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $213.5 billion. StockInvest+1 Below is a news‑driven look at what changed today, how analysts currently value Applied Materials stock, and
8 December 2025
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SMH Stock: VanEck Semiconductor ETF Rides the AI Chip Boom – Latest News, Performance and 2026+ Forecasts (Dec 7, 2025)

SMH Stock: VanEck Semiconductor ETF Rides the AI Chip Boom – Latest News, Performance and 2026+ Forecasts (Dec 7, 2025)

As of December 7, 2025, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) is one of the most closely watched vehicles for betting on the semiconductor and artificial‑intelligence (AI) boom. The fund has surged roughly 50% year to date, with net assets around $37 billion and a portfolio dominated by Nvidia, TSMC, Broadcom, and other chip heavyweights.ETF & UCITS Fund Manager | VanEck+1 Below is a structured look at the latest news, forecasts, and analysis on SMH, plus the key risks investors are debating now. What is SMH Stock? Quick Overview SMH is an exchange‑traded fund that gives investors concentrated exposure to the
7 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs as TD Cowen Lifts Target to $315 and Big Money Piles In

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs as TD Cowen Lifts Target to $315 and Big Money Piles In

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is ending the week trading just below fresh record highs, powered by a wave of bullish analyst calls, heavy institutional buying, and new strategic wins in global chip manufacturing. As of late trading on December 5, 2025, AMAT is changing hands around $268 per share, down slightly on the day but still close to its all‑time high after a powerful multi‑week rally. Morningstar Below is a detailed look at today’s news, the latest forecasts, and the most recent analyses shaping the outlook for Applied Materials stock. AMAT Stock Today: Price, Performance and Key Metrics Year‑to‑date,
5 December 2025
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Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday

7 February 2026
New York, February 7, 2026, 15:51 (EST) — Market closed. Applied Materials (AMAT) shares rose 6.1% on Friday to close at $322.51, extending a two-day rebound as U.S. equities snapped back from a tech-led slide. The stock finished the week about 6% below its 52-week high and traded heavier than its 50-day average. (MarketWatch) With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, the move leaves traders staring at the next catalyst rather than the last tick. Applied sits in the middle of the chipmaking supply chain, and its comments can reset expectations for equipment demand in a hurry. Friday’s bid came
RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

7 February 2026
RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
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