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Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

KLA shares plunged 12.8% Friday after reporting earnings, dragging Applied Materials down 3.1% to $330.76 and Lam Research 2.3% lower. The sell-off hit chip-equipment stocks broadly, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF and iShares Semiconductor ETF both falling over 2%. Investors are watching upcoming earnings for signs on 2026 wafer-fab spending. ASML, meanwhile, reported record orders but announced job cuts.
Lam Research stock price slips after big forecast as chip-tool shares pull back

Lam Research stock price slips after big forecast as chip-tool shares pull back

Lam Research shares fell 2.3% to $242.35 Friday morning after earlier gains, while KLA dropped 11.7% and Applied Materials lost 2.2%. Lam’s quarterly results and outlook beat Wall Street estimates, but investors sold off chip-equipment stocks despite strong demand for AI-related memory chips and continued reliance on China as Lam’s largest market.
Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research shares rose 3.6% to $248.17 in after-hours trading after the company beat quarterly estimates and issued stronger-than-expected guidance. Lam projected March-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, topping analyst forecasts. CEO Tim Archer expects industry spending on wafer fab equipment to reach $135 billion in 2026, with demand likely “second-half weighted.”
Lam Research stock slips after upbeat forecast; LRCX traders weigh the next leg of chip-tool demand

Lam Research stock slips after upbeat forecast; LRCX traders weigh the next leg of chip-tool demand

Lam Research shares fell about 0.9% Thursday, reversing gains after the company forecast March-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, both above estimates. December-quarter revenue reached $5.34 billion. China accounted for 35% of sales last quarter. Investors remain focused on AI-driven memory demand and tool orders.
Lam Research stock rises after earnings beat, upbeat outlook; traders eye Thursday open

Lam Research stock rises after earnings beat, upbeat outlook; traders eye Thursday open

Lam Research shares rose after hours Wednesday as the company forecast March-quarter revenue of about $5.7 billion, above Wall Street estimates. December-quarter revenue reached $5.34 billion, with adjusted earnings of $1.27 per share. CEO Tim Archer cited strong AI and chip demand. Investors remain alert to export controls and factory expansion risks.
Lam Research earnings beat lifts LRCX after hours as forecast tops estimates

Lam Research earnings beat lifts LRCX after hours as forecast tops estimates

Lam Research shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading after fiscal Q2 results topped forecasts, with revenue up 22% to $5.34 billion and adjusted earnings at $1.27 per share. The company projected March-quarter revenue near $5.7 billion. China contributed 35% of quarterly revenue. The stock last traded at $248.62, up from $239.58 at the close.
Lam Research stock price wobbles ahead of earnings as Wall Street braces for a big move

Lam Research stock price wobbles ahead of earnings as Wall Street braces for a big move

Lam Research shares fell 0.1% to $238.15 by midday, nearing session lows ahead of its quarterly earnings due after the close. Options traders expect a swing of about 7.9% in either direction following results. Analysts forecast earnings of $1.17 per share on $5.24 billion revenue. Mizuho raised its price target to $265, citing accelerating wafer fab equipment spending.
Lam Research stock price pops in premarket as LRCX heads into earnings

Lam Research stock price pops in premarket as LRCX heads into earnings

Lam Research shares rose 4.4% premarket Wednesday to $249, extending a rally ahead of its December-quarter earnings due after the U.S. close. The stock jumped 7% Tuesday after Evercore ISI and Lynx Equity raised price targets. Analysts expect revenue to reach $5.25 billion, up 20% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings at $1.17 per share. Investors are watching for updates on customer spending and service revenue.
Lam Research stock jumps 7% as Evercore lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock jumps 7% as Evercore lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research shares jumped about 7% Tuesday to close at $238.46, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Wednesday after the bell. Evercore ISI raised its price target on Lam to $241 from $170, maintaining an Outperform rating. After-hours trading showed little change in the stock. Investors are repositioning as Lam’s guidance often moves the broader chip equipment sector.
Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s Singapore expansion lifts chip-tool shares

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s Singapore expansion lifts chip-tool shares

Applied Materials jumped 4.8% to $334.84 after Micron announced a $24 billion memory plant in Singapore, signaling higher chip equipment demand. Sector peers Lam Research, KLA, and ASML also advanced. Analysts expect enterprise SSD prices to surge as supply tightens. Investors await the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and ASML’s earnings for clues on 2026 demand.
Lam Research stock drops again — what to watch before LRCX earnings next week

Lam Research stock drops again — what to watch before LRCX earnings next week

Lam Research shares fell 1.3% to $217.94 Friday, extending a three-day slide as chip equipment stocks reacted to Intel’s weak outlook. Trading volume was below average, with Lam closing about 7.7% under its 52-week high. Investors are focused on Lam’s January 28 earnings for signals on chipmaking tool demand. Wall Street expects quarterly earnings of $1.17 per share on $5.23 billion revenue.
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock slides after hours as Feb. 12 earnings date nears

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock slides after hours as Feb. 12 earnings date nears

Applied Materials shares fell about 2% to $318.79 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session, despite the S&P 500 and Dow both rising. The company set its fiscal first-quarter earnings release and call for Feb. 12. Options activity spiked near the $330 strike ahead of Friday’s expiration. Lam Research and KLA also declined, pressuring chip equipment stocks.
Lam Research stock slips 3% after fresh high as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets into earnings

Lam Research stock slips 3% after fresh high as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets into earnings

Lam Research shares fell 3.4% to $220.70 Thursday, slipping from a 52-week high reached the previous day. The decline came despite Citi and Deutsche Bank raising their price targets ahead of Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings. Investors are watching for 2026 chip-equipment spending forecasts, not just quarterly results. Lam’s trading volume was near average as the S&P 500 rose 0.6%.
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  • Wolters Kluwer Shares Slide 52.8% Over Past Year, DCF Model Suggests Undervaluation
    April 9, 2026, 7:57 AM EDT. Wolters Kluwer's stock has plunged 52.8% year to date, triggering investor concerns about valuation and risk. Despite this steep decline, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis projects an intrinsic value of €167.98 per share, over 60% above the current price of €64.60. The DCF model, which estimates future cash flows discounted to present value, indicates the shares might be significantly undervalued. Analysts forecast free cash flow increasing from €1.34 billion to approximately €1.72 billion by 2030. This discrepancy between market price and model value raises questions about whether investors are overly pessimistic. Wolters Kluwer scored 5 out of 6 on Simply Wall St's valuation check, reinforcing its profile as a potential investment. Investors should weigh these valuations against the backdrop of the company's recent stock weakness and evolving fundamentals.

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Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus

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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

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9 April 2026
Indian stocks fell sharply Thursday afternoon, with the Sensex down 1.51% and the Nifty 50 off 1.12% as oil prices rebounded and U.S.-Iran ceasefire concerns resurfaced. Financials and IT shares led declines, with HDFC Bank, SBI, and ICICI Bank losing up to 2.27%. The World Bank warned the West Asia crisis threatens India’s growth and inflation outlook. India imports about 90% of its oil.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

9 April 2026
The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,973.20 on Thursday, a five-week high, led by gains in banks while tech shares slumped. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank surged 9.5% after reporting higher earnings and job cuts. Energy stocks rose as oil rebounded, but trading volumes stayed below average. Investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions and uncertain oil supply routes.
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