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NASDAQ:AMAT 23 December 2025 - 5 January 2026

Applied Materials stock hits a fresh record — what’s driving AMAT’s outsized rally today

Applied Materials stock hits a fresh record — what’s driving AMAT’s outsized rally today

Applied Materials shares jumped 6.7% to $286.96, hitting a record $287.68 Monday as chip-equipment stocks rallied. ASML climbed after a Bernstein upgrade, while Lam Research and KLA also gained. The moves come ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report, which could shift rate expectations. Applied faces ongoing risk from U.S. export curbs that may cut $600 million from 2026 revenue.
5 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps 4.6% to start 2026 — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials stock jumps 4.6% to start 2026 — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials shares jumped 4.6% to $268.87 Friday, snapping a two-day slide as chip stocks rallied and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 4%. Trading volume topped 7.5 million shares, slightly above average. Lam Research and KLA also gained, while ASML surged 8.8% after an analyst upgrade. Investors now await U.S. jobs data Jan. 9 and CPI figures Jan. 13 for rate signals.
3 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps on chip-stock rebound; AMAT steadies in after-hours trade

Applied Materials stock jumps on chip-stock rebound; AMAT steadies in after-hours trade

Applied Materials shares jumped 4.6% to $268.87 Friday, then slipped 0.2% after hours. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index rose 4% as chip stocks rebounded. Trading volume for Applied Materials was about 7.5 million shares, just above its 50-day average. Investors are watching for U.S. labor data next week and Applied’s earnings on Feb. 12.
3 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock dips as new U.S. export licenses and China’s 50% tool rule reset focus for AMAT

Applied Materials stock dips as new U.S. export licenses and China’s 50% tool rule reset focus for AMAT

Applied Materials closed down 1.15% at $256.99, extending a two-day slide after a prior rally. The U.S. granted Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC annual licenses to import chipmaking tools to China, while China now requires at least half of new plant equipment to be domestically made. Lam Research and KLA also fell in the last session. Markets are watching for policy shifts that could affect orders for U.S. suppliers.
1 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock drops again as China’s “50% local tools” push weighs on AMAT

Applied Materials stock drops again as China’s “50% local tools” push weighs on AMAT

Applied Materials shares fell 1.1% to $256.99 Wednesday, extending a two-day slide as China moved to require chipmakers to use at least 50% domestic equipment for new semiconductor plants, Reuters reported. Lam Research dropped 1.5% and KLA lost 2.3%. TSMC said it received a U.S. export license for its Nanjing fab, allowing continued equipment shipments. Trading in Applied was light, with the stock closing about 7% below its recent high.
1 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock snaps 7-day rally as China pushes “50% domestic tools” rule

Applied Materials stock snaps 7-day rally as China pushes “50% domestic tools” rule

Applied Materials shares fell 1.2% to $259.97 Tuesday, ending a seven-day rally. Lam Research and KLA also closed lower. Reuters reported China is requiring chipmakers to source at least half of new-fab equipment from domestic suppliers, raising uncertainty for U.S. toolmakers. U.S. granted Samsung and SK Hynix annual licenses for chip equipment shipments to China.
31 December 2025
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Applied Materials stock slips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule puts AMAT in the spotlight

Applied Materials stock slips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule puts AMAT in the spotlight

Applied Materials shares fell 1.1% to $260.27 Tuesday after Reuters reported China now requires chipmakers expanding capacity to source at least 50% of equipment domestically. The iShares Semiconductor ETF was little changed. Wells Fargo raised its price target on Applied Materials to $290 and maintained an Overweight rating. Lam Research and KLA shares also slipped about 1%.
30 December 2025
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KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA shares fell 0.8% to $1,250.43 Tuesday after a Reuters report said China will require chipmakers to source at least half of new-fab equipment domestically. U.S. chip-equipment stocks tracked lower as traders awaited Federal Reserve minutes and eyed tightening export-license rules. Applied Materials and Lam Research also declined, while ASML rose.
30 December 2025
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AMAT stock ends higher in thin year-end trade as tech slips — what investors are watching next

AMAT stock ends higher in thin year-end trade as tech slips — what investors are watching next

Applied Materials shares closed up 0.44% at $263.05 Monday, near their 52-week high, as broader markets slipped and trading volume remained light. The stock outperformed peers Lam Research and KLA, which both declined. Investors remain focused on U.S. export controls affecting China sales and upcoming earnings, expected Feb. 12, 2026. After-hours, Applied Materials dipped 0.13%.
30 December 2025
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KLA stock drops after tech pullback hits chip equipment names; Fed minutes next

KLA stock drops after tech pullback hits chip equipment names; Fed minutes next

KLA Corp shares fell 1.5% to $1,260.39 Monday, ending a six-session winning streak as tech stocks retreated in thin year-end trading. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 0.41%. KLA’s volume was lighter than usual, with 625,000 shares traded versus a 993,000 average. Investors await Fed minutes and jobless claims later this week.
30 December 2025
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Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research closed up 0.4% at $178.07 Friday in thin post-holiday trading. Investors await December-quarter results after the quarter ended Sunday, with guidance set at $5.20 billion revenue plus or minus $300 million. Fed minutes due Tuesday and light volumes could drive volatility. Other chip-equipment stocks also edged higher.
29 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Weekend Update: Fresh Institutional Filings, Wall Street Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Weekend Update: Fresh Institutional Filings, Wall Street Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Applied Materials closed Friday at $261.65, down 0.1%, with U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Recent headlines center on institutional 13F filings: Cwm LLC increased its stake to 81,408 shares, Eagle Capital Management boosted holdings by 34.1%, and DePrince Race & Zollo sold 58,288 shares. Jefferies raised its price target to $360, while Mizuho set a $245 target with a Neutral rating.
28 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) News and 2026 Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: Record FY2025, China Export Curbs, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Applied Materials (AMAT) News and 2026 Outlook on Dec. 25, 2025: Record FY2025, China Export Curbs, Dividend, and Wall Street Forecasts

Applied Materials closed fiscal 2025 with record revenue of $28.37 billion, up 4% year over year, and annual GAAP EPS of $8.66. Shares last traded at $260.78 on Dec. 24 before U.S. markets shut for Christmas. Q4 revenue fell 3% to $6.80 billion, and the company guided Q1 FY2026 revenue to $6.85 billion plus or minus $0.5 billion. Investors are weighing export controls and new dividend news ahead of 2026.
25 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

Nvidia signed a non-exclusive inference licensing deal with Groq, hiring its founder and president as Groq names a new CEO. Intel’s foundry business faces scrutiny after Nvidia halted evaluation of its 18A process. Micron raised its 2026 capex forecast, citing tight AI memory supply. Equipment spending projections rose again as investors track U.S.–China policy risks and possible Nvidia shipments to China.
25 December 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price Action, Today’s News & Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: Latest Price Action, Today’s News & Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Markets Reopen

Applied Materials closed at $260.78 on Dec. 24, up 0.21% in a session marked by low volume and a narrow trading range. Shares slipped to $260.21 in after-hours trading as liquidity thinned ahead of the Christmas holiday. U.S. markets closed early and will remain shut on Dec. 25, reopening Friday. No major company news was released during the session.
25 December 2025
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Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: Latest Move, Today’s Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Wednesday

Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) After Hours on Dec. 23, 2025: Latest Move, Today’s Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Market Opens Wednesday

Applied Materials closed Tuesday at $260.23, up 0.47%, and traded slightly higher after hours amid light holiday volumes. The stock remains about 5% below its December 10 high of $276.10. U.S. markets will close early Wednesday for Christmas Eve, with trading set to end at 1:00 p.m. ET. No major company-specific news moved AMAT shares Tuesday.
24 December 2025
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Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) News and Forecasts for Dec. 23, 2025: Analyst Price Targets Rise on AI Memory Boom, China Risk Still Looms

Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) News and Forecasts for Dec. 23, 2025: Analyst Price Targets Rise on AI Memory Boom, China Risk Still Looms

Applied Materials shares traded near $259 on December 23, 2025, close to their 52-week high of $276. Analyst opinions remain mixed, with Seeking Alpha and Zacks both maintaining “Hold” ratings due to China risks, while Trefis issued a “sell” call and a $182 downside scenario. The stock has gained 12.2% over the past month. Investors are watching for memory-driven spending in 2026.
23 December 2025
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