Today: 21 May 2026
Browse Category

NASDAQ:KLAC 13 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Lam Research stock swings on tariff jitters as UBS lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock swings on tariff jitters as UBS lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research shares closed down 0.25% Tuesday, holding near $222 in muted after-hours trading as tariff threats from President Trump pressured tech stocks. UBS raised its price target on Lam to $255, citing strong Q2 prospects. Lam’s earnings report is set for Jan. 28. Applied Materials and KLA fell more sharply, dropping 2.7% and 5.2% respectively.
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock price ends higher as KeyBanc lifts target; traders size up week ahead

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock price ends higher as KeyBanc lifts target; traders size up week ahead

Applied Materials shares rose 2.5% to $327.01 Friday, outpacing the broader market after KeyBanc raised its price target to $380. The move followed TSMC’s higher 2026 capex forecast, which boosted chip-equipment stocks. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Applied reports earnings Feb. 12.
KLA stock price holds near fresh highs after TSMC capex jolt; analysts lift targets ahead of earnings

KLA stock price holds near fresh highs after TSMC capex jolt; analysts lift targets ahead of earnings

KLA Corp shares closed at $1,567.82 Friday, up 1.48% after a 7.70% jump Thursday, as chip-equipment stocks rallied on TSMC’s record profit and $52–56 billion capex plan. Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo raised KLA’s rating and price targets sharply. The Philadelphia semiconductor index rose 1.2%. KLA reports fiscal Q2 results Jan. 29 after market close.
Applied Materials stock price holds near $327 after TSMC capex jolt — what to watch next

Applied Materials stock price holds near $327 after TSMC capex jolt — what to watch next

Applied Materials closed up 2.5% at $327.01 Friday, lifted by TSMC’s announcement of a $52–$56 billion 2026 spending plan. U.S. markets will be shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Applied’s earnings call is set for Feb. 12, with analysts expecting a 7.1% year-over-year profit drop. The company has warned U.S. export controls could cut 2026 revenue by $600 million.
KLA stock price holds near highs after Wells Fargo upgrade as TSMC capex lifts chip tools

KLA stock price holds near highs after Wells Fargo upgrade as TSMC capex lifts chip tools

KLA Corp shares rose 1.4% to $1,567.82 Friday, buoyed by a Wells Fargo upgrade and strong chip equipment sector gains. The move followed TSMC’s $52–56 billion 2026 capex forecast and a $250 billion U.S.-Taiwan chip trade deal. Investors are watching for signs of increased spending on advanced chips. KLA reports fiscal Q2 results after markets close Jan. 29.
Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research shares jumped 4.2% to $217.47 in after-hours trading Thursday, following broker upgrades and TSMC’s announcement of higher 2026 spending plans. Applied Materials, KLA, and U.S.-listed TSMC shares also posted strong gains. Wells Fargo, RBC Capital, Stifel, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays all raised price targets for Lam, citing robust demand in wafer-fab equipment and AI-related growth.
Dow, S&P 500 rebound as TSMC sparks chip rally and big-bank earnings lift Wall Street

Dow, S&P 500 rebound as TSMC sparks chip rally and big-bank earnings lift Wall Street

TSMC reported a 35% jump in quarterly profit and forecast 2026 revenue growth near 30%, lifting chip stocks and pushing the S&P 500 up 0.26%. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs beat earnings estimates on strong investment banking and trading. Oil fell 4.6% to $59.19 after Trump’s comments eased supply fears. BlackRock’s assets under management hit a record $14 trillion.
Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures rose 0.06% early Thursday after TSMC projected strong growth and signaled plans to expand U.S. manufacturing. The Dow closed down 0.09% Wednesday, pressured by falling bank shares amid concerns over a proposed cap on credit-card rates. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets. Oil prices slid more than 2% in early Asian trading.
KLA stock slips despite fresh Wall Street upgrades — here’s what’s driving KLAC now

KLA stock slips despite fresh Wall Street upgrades — here’s what’s driving KLAC now

KLA shares fell 1.7% to $1,417.18 in early afternoon trading Wednesday, tracking a broader decline in chip stocks. The drop came despite new analyst upgrades and price target hikes from Bernstein SocGen, TD Cowen, and Stifel. Peers Applied Materials and Lam Research also slipped. Investors are awaiting KLA’s Jan. 29 earnings and details on 2026 spending plans for advanced chip manufacturing.
14 January 2026
Applied Materials stock drops despite Stifel’s $340 target hike — what AMAT investors watch next

Applied Materials stock drops despite Stifel’s $340 target hike — what AMAT investors watch next

Applied Materials shares fell 1.8% to $299.25 by midday Wednesday despite several analysts raising price targets, with Stifel lifting its target to $340. The stock retreated after hitting a record high Monday following a Susquehanna upgrade. Sector peers Lam Research, KLA, and ASML also declined, pulling the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down 1.6%. Investors are watching for Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings amid U.S. export risks.

Stock Market Today

  • Securitas Investor Day Scheduled for June 16, 2026, in London
    May 21, 2026, 6:07 AM EDT. Securitas has announced its Investor Day on June 16, 2026, in London at the London Stock Exchange. The event, from 08:30 to 12:00 BST, will focus on the company's strategy for profitable growth through 2030, highlighting intelligence-led security and the impact of AI. Key executives including CEO Magnus Ahlqvist and CFO Matteo Dall'Ora will present. Attendees can join breakout sessions showcasing end-to-end digitization in security. The event is accessible on-site or via live webcast with Q&A. Registration closes on June 8. Securitas aims to provide updated financial targets and insights into innovation shaping its future competitive edge.

Latest articles

Nokia Shares Slide as Company Moves on AI Networking

Nokia Shares Slide as Company Moves on AI Networking

21 May 2026
Nokia shares fell 0.7% to 11.650 euros in Helsinki on Thursday, underperforming the OMX Helsinki 25 index, after the company opened a new AI Networking Innovation Lab in Sunnyvale, California. The stock had recently hit a 16-year high following strong first-quarter results and a surge in AI and cloud orders.
American Airlines Stock Rises as Oil Falls, Traders Track Fuel Prices

American Airlines Stock Rises as Oil Falls, Traders Track Fuel Prices

21 May 2026
American Airlines shares rose 7.4% to $12.95 Wednesday as falling oil prices boosted airline stocks ahead of Thursday’s U.S. market open. Trading volume hit 85.4 million shares, well above earlier in the week. Brent crude slid 3% to $108.31 a barrel, easing jet-fuel cost concerns that had led American to cut its 2026 profit outlook last month. Delta, United, and other carriers also gained sharply.
Rocket Lab Shares Slide Premarket On $3 Billion Sale Plan During SpaceX IPO Week

Rocket Lab Shares Slide Premarket On $3 Billion Sale Plan During SpaceX IPO Week

21 May 2026
Rocket Lab filed to sell up to $3 billion in common stock, sending shares down to $126.75 in premarket trading from Wednesday’s $134.28 close. The move comes as SpaceX filed for a public IPO, raising valuation pressure across the sector. Rocket Lab’s year-to-date gain stood near 92% before the late-Wednesday announcement. The company reported $200.3 million in Q1 revenue and a $2.2 billion backlog.
Go toTop