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NASDAQ:KLAC 30 December 2025 - 13 January 2026

KLA stock notches new 52-week high as chip-tool shares firm; Susquehanna lifts target

KLA stock notches new 52-week high as chip-tool shares firm; Susquehanna lifts target

KLA shares rose 2.0% to a record $1,428.17 Monday after Susquehanna raised its price target to $1,500, maintaining a Neutral rating. Trading volume was 854,084 shares, below average. Applied Materials gained 2.0% and Lam Research added nearly 1.0%, lifting the iShares Semiconductor ETF by about 0.5%. KLA reports fiscal Q2 results Jan. 29 after market close.
13 January 2026
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Lam Research stock slips below $200 as chip gear makers slide; jobs report looms

Lam Research stock slips below $200 as chip gear makers slide; jobs report looms

Lam Research shares fell 2.2% to $198.62 Thursday, tracking a broader semiconductor decline as Applied Materials and ASML also dropped. Treasury yields rose after U.S. jobless claims edged higher and productivity jumped. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its Lam price target to $265, citing strong wafer equipment demand. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings call.
8 January 2026
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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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KLA (KLAC) stock rises after Cantor upgrade as CES AI headlines keep chip tools in focus

KLA (KLAC) stock rises after Cantor upgrade as CES AI headlines keep chip tools in focus

KLA shares rose 3.4% to $1,398.66 Tuesday after Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded the stock to “overweight” and raised its price target to $1,500. The move followed strong AI-linked demand signals at CES and gains across chip-equipment stocks. Investors await KLA’s next earnings date as China policy risk remains in focus.
6 January 2026
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KLA Corporation stock jumps 6% as chip-equipment rally builds ahead of Nvidia CES keynote

KLA Corporation stock jumps 6% as chip-equipment rally builds ahead of Nvidia CES keynote

KLA Corp shares jumped 6.4% to $1,356 Monday, nearing a record close as chip-equipment stocks rallied ahead of CES and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose about 1%. Foxconn reported record Q4 revenue, citing AI demand. KLA last forecast Q2 revenue of about $3.225 billion and warned of risks from U.S. export rules affecting China sales.
5 January 2026
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KLA stock surges nearly 5% to start 2026 as chip-gear rally puts KLAC near a new high

KLA stock surges nearly 5% to start 2026 as chip-gear rally puts KLAC near a new high

KLA shares closed up 4.89% at $1,274.47 Friday, near their 52-week high, as semiconductor equipment stocks rallied on the first trading day of 2026. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 4%, with Lam Research and Applied Materials also posting strong gains. ASML’s U.S. shares jumped 8.8% after an analyst upgrade. Investors now await U.S. jobs data and KLA’s upcoming earnings report.
3 January 2026
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KLA stock today: KLAC ends 2025 with a slide as chip-tool names cool; earnings next in focus

KLA stock today: KLAC ends 2025 with a slide as chip-tool names cool; earnings next in focus

KLA Corp shares fell 2.3% to $1,215.08 at Wednesday’s close, underperforming chip-equipment peers Applied Materials and Lam Research. The stock sits 5.6% below its Dec. 26 high after three straight declines. Investors await KLA’s Jan. 29 earnings report and early January U.S. economic data for direction. Markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
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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  • 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.

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