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NASDAQ:LIFE 18 December 2025

Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.16% by 10:21am AEDT as tech stocks extended losses for an eighth session, mirroring a 1.4% drop in the Nasdaq overnight. Lithium futures in China jumped nearly 8%, with broker upgrades boosting local lithium stocks. Spot gold traded near US$4,374/oz, and silver hit a record US$65.8/oz, lifting precious metals shares. Banks and miners remained steady.
18 December 2025
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  • Quarter 4 Review: Applied Materials vs Semiconductor Manufacturing Sector Performance
    March 20, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT. Q4 earnings for semiconductor manufacturing stocks reveal strong sector momentum, led by Applied Materials and peers. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) posted $7.01 billion in revenue, down 2.1% year-on-year but beating analyst expectations by 1.8%, with upbeat guidance fueled by AI industry investments. The stock surged 9.3% post-results, now trading at $358.81. Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) topped the group with 43.9% revenue growth to $1.08 billion, surpassing forecasts by 11%, its stock climbing 21.9% since reporting. The overall group of 14 semiconductor manufacturing stocks beat revenue estimates by 3%, with shares rising an average 3.6%. Market watchers highlight ongoing demand from AI, 5G, and smart vehicle sectors driving equipment needs amid chip fabrication complexity.
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