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NASDAQ:AMAT 25 December 2025 - 8 January 2026

KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

KLA shares fell about 2.5% to $1,359.69 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a regular-session drop, snapping a three-day winning streak. The company announced a new $36 million R&D hub in Chennai. Semiconductor equipment stocks broadly declined as investors rotated into mega-cap AI names. Traders are watching U.S. labor data Friday and KLA’s Jan. 29 earnings.
8 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps to a fresh 52-week high as CES AI talk lifts chip-equipment shares

Applied Materials stock jumps to a fresh 52-week high as CES AI talk lifts chip-equipment shares

Applied Materials shares jumped 4.1% to a record $296.01 Tuesday as chip-equipment stocks rallied on renewed AI optimism and CES headlines. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index hit an all-time high. Peers Lam Research, KLA, and ASML also advanced. Investors await U.S. labor data and Applied Materials’ earnings report on Feb. 12.
7 January 2026
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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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  • ASML Outperforms S&P 500 Amid Strong Earnings Outlook
    May 21, 2026, 7:23 PM EDT. ASML shares closed at $799.59, up 1.15%, outpacing the S&P 500's 0.48% gain. Over the past month, the stock rose 5.78%, trailing the Computer and Technology sector's 7.61% but exceeding the S&P 500's 5.13% gain. The semiconductor equipment maker is set to report earnings on July 16, with expected quarterly EPS of $5.94, a 37.5% increase year-over-year, and revenue forecast at $8.55 billion, up 27.2%. Annual projections include earnings of $27.47 per share (+31.9%) and revenue of $37.33 billion (+22.2%). ASML holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 28.78, slightly above the industry average of 27.35. Its PEG ratio stands at 1.52, indicating higher valuation relative to expected growth compared to the Semiconductor Equipment industry average of 1.24.

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