Applied Materials stock slips midday as chip-equipment trade turns cautious ahead of ASML results
New York, Jan 26, 2026, 12:29 EST — Regular session Applied Materials (AMAT.O) shares slipped Monday, diverging from modest upticks seen in other chip-equipment stocks as investors braced for a busy earnings week in the sector. This matters since chip-equipment stocks tend to react sharply to changes in risk appetite. This week, there are key updates expected on spending plans…