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Why Applied Materials (AMAT) stock price slid Friday — and what to watch next week

Why Applied Materials (AMAT) stock price slid Friday — and what to watch next week

Applied Materials shares fell 5.6% to $322.32 Friday, tracking a broader selloff in chip-equipment stocks as KLA plunged 15.2% and Lam Research dropped 5.9%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF lost 4.1%. Investors are reassessing chip-factory spending amid volatile macro conditions. Wall Street indexes also slipped after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
31 January 2026
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Lam Research Corporation stock drops 6% into the weekend: what LRCX traders watch next

Lam Research Corporation stock drops 6% into the weekend: what LRCX traders watch next

Lam Research shares fell 5.9% to $233.46 Friday, despite strong earnings and a bullish forecast earlier in the week. The stock swung nearly $20 during heavy trading as investors focused on export-control risks and upcoming economic data. China made up 39% of Lam’s recent revenue, and tighter U.S. license rules remain a concern. The S&P 500 also slipped 0.43% Friday.
31 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock (AMAT) drops nearly 6% — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Applied Materials stock (AMAT) drops nearly 6% — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Applied Materials fell $19.09, or 5.6%, to $322.32 Friday, hit by selling across chip-equipment and tech stocks. KLA Corp dropped 15.2% despite beating estimates, as Wall Street reacted to a surprise inflation report and Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. Traders are watching upcoming earnings and the Jan. 6 jobs report for signals on rates and sector demand.
31 January 2026
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Lam Research stock slips nearly 6% after-hours as chip-tool trade cools — what’s driving LRCX now

Lam Research stock slips nearly 6% after-hours as chip-tool trade cools — what’s driving LRCX now

Lam Research shares fell 5.9% to $233.46 in after-hours trading Friday, despite beating earnings and revenue forecasts for the quarter. The drop followed a broader sell-off in chip equipment stocks after KLA Corp’s results and a 0.94% slide in the Nasdaq. Lam reported $1.35 adjusted EPS and $5.34 billion revenue for the December quarter. China made up 35% of Lam’s revenue, down from 43% the previous quarter.
31 January 2026
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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.
30 January 2026
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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.
30 January 2026
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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.”
30 January 2026
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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.
29 January 2026
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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.
29 January 2026
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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.
28 January 2026
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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.
28 January 2026
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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.
28 January 2026
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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.
28 January 2026
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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.
27 January 2026
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