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BofA Sees AI Driving the Next $1 Trillion in Semiconductor RevenueJune 26, 2026 11:44 AM
IH Market News Bank of America believes artificial intelligence will accelerate growth across the semiconductor industry, helping generate an additional $1 trillion in chip sales over the next five years and reshaping several key technology markets in the process. “The chip industry took ~50 years to generate its first $1Tn in sales,” analysts led by Vivek Arya wrote. “We expect AI to help add another $1Tn in just the next five years.” Five Major Themes Expected to Fuel Industry Expansion BofA identified five structural trends that it believes will drive the next phase of semiconductor growth. The first is the rapid expansion of AI-focused data centre infrastructure. The bank estimates the total addressable market for AI data centre systems could grow from approximately $273 billion in 2025 to $1.7 trillion by 2030. Memory remains another key growth engine, supported by long-term supply agreements and strong demand visibility. The third theme centres on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and reshoring initiatives, as rising chip complexity increases investment requirements across fabrication facilities. Analog semiconductors are also expected to benefit from growing power demands linked to AI workloads, while demand for next-generation CPUs designed to support agentic AI applications represents another major opportunity. BofA estimates the server CPU market tied to agentic AI could eventually represent a $170 billion opportunity across x86 and ARM-based architectures. Industry Forecast Raised to $2.7 Trillion by 2030 Reflecting these trends, the bank increased its forecast for total semiconductor industry revenue to $2.7 trillion by 2030, up from a previous estimate of $2.3 trillion. The revised outlook implies a compound annual growth rate of approximately 28% from 2025 levels. Among all semiconductor categories, memory is expected to deliver the strongest growth, with BofA forecasting nearly 300% year-over-year expansion in 2026. Equipment Spending Forecasts Move Higher The bank also substantially increased its projections for wafer fabrication equipment spending. BofA now expects industry spending on wafer fab equipment to reach $250 billion by 2028, compared with its previous forecast of $203 billion. By 2030, annual spending could climb to approximately $292 billion. The increase reflects expectations for continued investment in advanced manufacturing capacity needed to support AI-driven demand. Micron Leads a Series of Higher Price Targets Alongside its updated industry outlook, BofA revised several semiconductor stock price targets upward. The largest increase was for Micron (NASDAQ:MU), where the target rose to $1,500 from $950. The bank cited strong demand for high-bandwidth memory and supply constraints that could persist through 2028. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) saw its target increased to $720 from $540, while Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) was lifted to $480 from $330 and KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) to $317 from $210. Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL) received a new target of $365, up from $240, supported by growing demand for AI connectivity solutions. Meanwhile, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) saw its target raised to $160 from $135 as the bank highlighted opportunities in server processors and foundry services. Credo Technology (NASDAQ:CRDO) also received a higher target, increasing to $340 from $252. One Notable Exception Despite the broadly positive outlook, BofA maintained a more cautious stance on Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS). Although the bank raised its target price to $156 from $130, it retained an Underperform rating, arguing that the stock already reflects much of the potential upside associated with its planned merger with Veeco. Micron Technology stock price Applied Materials stock price Lam Research Corp stock price KLA Corporation stock price Marvell Technology stock price Intel stock price Credo Technology Group Holding stock price Axcelis Technologies stock price The post BofA Sees AI Driving the Next $1 Trillion in Semiconductor Revenue appeared first on US Editors. Original: BofA Sees AI Driving the Next $1 Trillion in Semiconductor Revenue

Applied Materials Slips Despite Record Quarter and Strong Outlook (AMAT)May 15, 2026 6:03 AM
IH Market News Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) reported record fiscal second-quarter revenue on Thursday and issued third-quarter guidance ahead of Wall Street expectations, supported by continued heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers that is driving demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. AI Infrastructure Spending Continues to Boost Demand The Santa Clara-based chip equipment maker said it expects current-quarter revenue of approximately $8.95 billion, with a margin of plus or minus $500 million. That forecast came in ahead of analyst expectations of $8.09 billion.Although the stock initially moved higher in extended trading following the earnings release, shares later reversed direction and fell more than 3% in Friday premarket trading. Despite the decline, the stock has gained more than 71% since the start of the year.Growing demand tied to AI technologies continues to benefit suppliers such as Applied Materials because manufacturing advanced AI semiconductors requires additional silicon wafers and more sophisticated production processes. Analysts had also expected strong DRAM-related demand to support the company’s results. Revenue and Profit Top Expectations Applied Materials generated quarterly revenue of $7.91 billion, marking an 11% increase from the same period last year and exceeding the consensus estimate of $7.68 billion.“Applied Materials delivered record quarterly performance, and we now expect our semiconductor equipment business to grow more than 30 percent in calendar 2026,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO.“The rapid global build-out of AI computing infrastructure combined with Applied’s strong leadership positions in leading-edge logic, DRAM and advanced packaging provide an exceptionally strong foundation for sustained, multi-year revenue and profit growth,” he added.Adjusted earnings for the quarter reached $2.86 per share, also ahead of analyst forecasts of $2.68 per share. Analysts See Further Upside Potential Following the results, Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider said Applied Materials shares “should continue to re-rate given strong guidance uplift and improving mix.”“We believe many of the investor misconceptions that weighed on the stock in CY25 (such as perceived market share loss in China) should reverse themselves in CY26 as Applied benefits from mix-related tailwinds tied to increased spending on foundry/logic, DRAM, and advanced packaging,” he wrote.Applied Materials stock price Original: Applied Materials Slips Despite Record Quarter and Strong Outlook (AMAT)

Applied Materials (AMAT) and TSMC Expand Partnership to Advance Next-Generation AI ChipsMay 11, 2026 9:42 AM
IH Market News Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) has unveiled a new strategic collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) aimed at accelerating the development of advanced semiconductor technologies for artificial intelligence applications.The companies said they will work together at Applied Materials’ EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, focusing on next-generation materials engineering, semiconductor equipment innovation and advanced process integration technologies. Collaboration Builds on Decades-Long Relationship The latest agreement extends a partnership between the two companies that has spanned more than three decades.Gary Dickerson, President and CEO of Applied Materials, said the initiative is designed to deepen cooperation between the companies and help speed up development across increasingly complex semiconductor manufacturing roadmaps.“We are strengthening our collaboration to accelerate the development of technologies needed to address growing complexity in the chipmaking roadmap,” Dickerson said.Dr. Y.J. Mii, Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer at TSMC, said large-scale AI development requires close cooperation across the semiconductor industry.“Meeting AI challenges at a global scale requires industry-wide collaboration,” Mii stated, adding that Applied’s EPIC Center offers an environment capable of accelerating equipment and process readiness for future semiconductor technologies. Focus on AI, 3D Chip Structures and Advanced Manufacturing The partnership will target several critical technology areas linked to AI and high-performance computing.The companies plan to develop process technologies designed to improve power efficiency, performance and chip density across advanced logic nodes used in AI processors.The collaboration will also explore new semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment capable of supporting increasingly complex 3D transistor and interconnect architectures.In addition, Applied Materials and TSMC intend to work on advanced process integration methods aimed at improving production yields, reliability and variability control for vertically stacked semiconductor designs. EPIC Center Represents Major Semiconductor Investment Applied Materials said its EPIC Center reflects a planned $5 billion investment in advanced semiconductor equipment research and development within Silicon Valley.The facility has been designed to shorten the timeline required to move breakthrough technologies from research stages into commercial manufacturing. The company said investment levels are expected to scale toward approximately $5 billion over time as customer-related projects expand.The EPIC Center is intended to provide semiconductor manufacturers with earlier access to Applied’s research capabilities, faster technology development cycles and accelerated pathways into high-volume production within a secure collaborative environment.Applied Materials stock priceTaiwan Semiconductor stock price Original: Applied Materials (AMAT) and TSMC Expand Partnership to Advance Next-Generation AI Chips

Applied Materials $AMAT book value is only $27.36 per share. Total Debt (mrq) $7.19 Billions

UPS launches $100 million logistics hub in Taiwan to support growing tech demandMarch 25, 2026 6:48 AM
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United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) has inaugurated a new $100 million logistics center in Taiwan, its largest facility in the Asia-Pacific region, as demand linked to the technology sector continues to expand.The new hub is located in Taoyuan in northern Taiwan, close to the island’s main international airport. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT), the largest U.S. producer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, will use the facility as a distribution hub for its operations across Asia.Lauren Zhao, president of UPS Asia Pacific Supply Chain Solutions and Freight Forwarding, said that about 80% of the freight handled at the site is tied to high-technology products. She added that Taiwan’s semiconductor sector is the most advanced globally, with the island leading many of the manufacturing processes used in the industry.UPS currently runs its Taiwan operations through Taoyuan International Airport. Sam Hung, the company’s managing director for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, said the group is evaluating the possibility of adding flights to Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan, depending on future customer demand.Taiwan is home to TSMC (NYSE:TSM), the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer and a key supplier of advanced semiconductors used in artificial intelligence technologies. Kaohsiung is also where TSMC is constructing a major new plant as part of a growing semiconductor manufacturing cluster in southern Taiwan.

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Applied Materials and Micron collaborate on AI-focused memory technologiesMarch 10, 2026 8:59 AM
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Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) announced a new partnership with Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) aimed at developing advanced memory technologies tailored for artificial intelligence workloads. The joint effort will take place at Applied’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley and Micron’s research facility in Boise, Idaho.The collaboration will focus on next-generation memory solutions, including DRAM, high-bandwidth memory and NAND storage, with the goal of improving energy efficiency and performance in AI systems. Engineers from both companies will work together on new materials, manufacturing processes and architectural designs for these technologies.“Applied Materials and Micron have a long-standing partnership focused on driving higher performance and more energy-efficient advanced memory chips,” said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO of Applied Materials.Sanjay Mehrotra, chairman, president and CEO of Micron Technology, added that “memory and storage are essential enablers of AI, and sustained innovation in these technologies is critical to unlocking AI’s full potential.”The initiative will also include work on advanced packaging technologies intended to support high-bandwidth, low-power memory solutions optimized for AI applications. The partnership builds on the companies’ ongoing collaboration in materials engineering and semiconductor innovation.Applied’s EPIC Center represents a planned $5 billion investment in semiconductor equipment research and development in Silicon Valley. The facility is designed to accelerate the path from research breakthroughs to commercial manufacturing.Spending on the center is expected to scale to about $5 billion as customer projects ramp up. Scheduled to open this year, the EPIC Center will give chipmakers earlier access to Applied’s research capabilities and help speed the transfer of new technologies into large-scale production. The site will also host co-innovation programs with industry partners.Applied Materials stock priceMicron Technology stock price

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Vertiv Holdings, Lumentum Holdings, Coherent, and EchoStar Set to Join S&P 500; Others to Join S&P 100, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600March 6, 2026 6:39 PM
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices:
NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. (NASD: NSSC) will replace Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (NYSE: ALEX) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, March 13. An investor group comprised of MW Group and funds affiliated with DivcoWest and Blackstone Real Estate is acquiring Alexander & Baldwin in a deal that is expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.The following changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 will take effect before the market opens on Monday, March 23, as part of the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure that each index is more representative of its market–capitalization range. The companies being removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 are no longer representative of the small–cap market space.Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:Effective
DateIndex Name       ActionCompany NameTickerGICS SectorMar 13, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionNAPCO Security Technologies NSSC Information Technology Mar 13, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionAlexander & Baldwin  ALEX Real EstateMar 23, 2026S&P 100AdditionMicron TechnologyMU Information Technology Mar 23, 2026S&P 100AdditionLam ResearchLRCX Information Technology Mar 23, 2026S&P 100AdditionApplied MaterialsAMAT Information Technology Mar 23, 2026S&P 100AdditionGE VernovaGEV Industrials Mar 23, 2026S&P 100DeletionPayPal HoldingsPYPL Financials Mar 23, 2026S&P 100DeletionAmerican Intl GroupAIG Financials Mar 23, 2026S&P 100DeletionMetlifeMET Financials Mar 23, 2026S&P 100DeletionTargetTGT Consumer Staples Mar 23, 2026S&P 500AdditionVertiv HoldingsVRTIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P 500AdditionLumentum Holdings LITEInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P 500AdditionCoherentCOHRInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P 500AdditionEchoStarSATSCommunication ServicesMar 23, 2026S&P 500DeletionMatch Group MTCHCommunication ServicesMar 23, 2026S&P 500DeletionMolina HealthcareMOHHealth CareMar 23, 2026S&P 500DeletionLamb Weston Holdings LWConsumer StaplesMar 23, 2026S&P 500DeletionPaycom Software PAYCIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400AdditionSolstice Advanced Materials SOLSMaterialsMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400AdditionSiTime SITMInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400AdditionMoog MOG.AIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400AdditionInterDigital IDCCInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400AdditionVicor VICRIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400AdditionCareTrust REIT CTREReal EstateMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400DeletionLumentum Holdings LITEInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400DeletionCoherent COHRInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400DeletionEchoStar SATSCommunication ServicesMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400DeletionZoomInfo Technologies GTMCommunication ServicesMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400DeletionASGN ASGNInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P MidCap 400DeletionKemper KMPRFinancialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionMatch Group MTCHCommunication ServicesMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionMolina HealthcareMOHHealth CareMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionLamb Weston Holdings LWConsumer StaplesMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionPaycom Software PAYCIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionVSE VSECIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionArgan AGXIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionRithm Capital RITMFinancialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionLyft LYFTIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionLaureate Education LAURConsumer DiscretionaryMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionLife Time Group Holdings LTHConsumer DiscretionaryMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionLife360 LIFInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionSphere EntertainmentSPHRCommunication ServicesMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionZoomInfo Technologies GTMCommunication ServicesMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionASGNASGNInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionKemper KMPRFinancialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionSolstice Advanced Materials SOLSMaterialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionSiTimeSITMInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionMoog MOG.AIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionInterDigital IDCCInformation TechnologyMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionVicor CorpVICRIndustrialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionCareTrust REIT CTREReal EstateMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionDave & Buster's Entertainment PLAYConsumer DiscretionaryMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionSunCoke Energy SXCMaterialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionAH Realty Trust AHRTReal EstateMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionSummit Hotel Properties INNReal EstateMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionKKR Real Estate Finance Trust KREFFinancialsMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionBloomin' Brands BLMNConsumer DiscretionaryMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionMyriad Genetics MYGNHealth CareMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionCars.com CARSCommunication ServicesMar 23, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionANGI ANGICommunication ServicesABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICESS&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/.FOR MORE INFORMATION:S&P Dow Jones Indices
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Applied Materials slips before earnings as Lynx flags valuation risksFebruary 12, 2026 9:36 AM
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Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) edged 1.14% lower in premarket trading after Lynx Equity Strategies struck a cautious tone ahead of the chip equipment maker’s upcoming earnings release.The brokerage warned that investor expectations may be running ahead of fundamentals as markets await the company’s latest results. Attention is focused on how Applied Materials will navigate the current semiconductor spending cycle.Lynx pointed in particular to the industry’s anticipated DRAM-led capital expenditure cycle. While increased memory investment could underpin some top-line growth, the firm questioned whether that would be enough to narrow the performance gap with peers.“Net/net we are cautious into print vs. the bullish expectations on the Street. Into a DRAM-heavy capex cycle, AMAT stock could make progress on an absolute basis as long as the revenue growth through the year is inline with WFE growth. However, in order for AMAT to close the performance gap with LRCX, a DRAM-heavy cycle alone is not going to help, in our view,” Lynx stated in their note.The commentary suggests that although higher memory-related spending may offer support, it may not be sufficient for Applied Materials to meaningfully outperform competitors such as Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) in the near term.Applied Materials stock price

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Five Key Market Themes to Watch in the Coming WeekFebruary 9, 2026 5:51 AM
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Investors are heading into a pivotal week shaped by closely watched U.S. jobs and inflation figures, a fresh wave of technology earnings after recent volatility, and major political developments in Japan and the United Kingdom. Here are the main issues likely to drive markets over the days ahead.



1. U.S. employment report takes centre stage



The standout item on this week’s economic calendar is the release of delayed U.S. employment data for January. The report, postponed by a brief three-day federal government shutdown that ended last Tuesday, is now scheduled for Wednesday.Economists expect the data to show the U.S. economy added 70,000 jobs in January, compared with 50,000 in the previous month. Markets will be scrutinising the figures for signs that the labour market is “stabilizing,” a term recently used by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.The Fed cut interest rates several times in 2025 in response to a cooling labour market pressured by tariff-related uncertainty. Recent indicators have been mixed: initial jobless claims rose more than expected last week, partly due to severe winter storms, while December job openings fell to a five-year low. Much of that decline was concentrated in professional and business services, which some analysts see as early evidence of AI-driven disruption to white-collar roles.



2. Inflation data in the spotlight



Friday brings another critical release with the publication of U.S. inflation data for January. The headline consumer price index is forecast to slow to 2.5% year on year, down from 2.7% in December, while the monthly increase is expected to match December’s 0.3% pace.Alongside employment, inflation forms the core of the Fed’s dual mandate, meaning both data points could heavily influence expectations for interest rate policy in 2026. Policymakers left rates unchanged last month, citing signs of a steadying labour market and inflation that remains subdued, though still above the Fed’s 2% target.The figures arrive after a volatile period for markets, partly driven by concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on the software sector. Following a sharp sell-off last week, Wall Street stocks staged a rebound on Friday.Analysts at Capital Economics said they “suspect U.S. economic data this week might help investors’ nerves recover further[.]”



3. Another wave of tech earnings



Also in focus will be a heavy slate of corporate results, particularly from technology companies. Earnings updates are due from ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON), Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG), Spotify (NYSE:SPOT), Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT).The reports could offer fresh insight into a sector rattled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Last week, software stocks sold off sharply after AI startup Anthropic unveiled a new workplace plugin aimed at legal and administrative tasks, sparking concerns that such tools could erode demand for traditional software services.As a result, investors will be paying close attention to management commentary on AI strategy and outlook.“[I]nvestors had a lot to think about following the extreme volatility from the last several sessions, including the huge rebound on Friday, which raises the question of whether the swoon (especially in tech) is over?” analysts at Vital Knowledge wrote.“We think the recent market swings are simply the most visible manifestations of large structural changes that have been underway beneath the surface for months, specifically in tech and AI[.]”



4. Japan prime minister’s election gamble pays off



Outside the U.S., Asian markets rose on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a decisive victory in a snap election over the weekend.The vote came just 110 days after Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister, making it a high-stakes gamble. Early reports suggest her Liberal Democratic Party won a rare supermajority in the lower house of parliament, strengthening her mandate.The outcome appears to clear the way for higher government spending and tax cuts, supported by what some observers see as a relatively stable political backdrop.“Takaichi’s decision to leverage her popularity for her party turned out to be successful. The landslide victory will reinforce her responsible but expansionary fiscal spending and a more Japan-focused foreign policy. Risk-on sentiment will dominate the market for now,” said Min Joo Kang, Senior Economist at ING.



5. Pressure mounts on the UK’s Starmer



While Japan’s leader consolidates power, political risk is rising in the UK. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing scrutiny over the links between one of his government’s most prominent ambassadors and Jeffrey Epstein.On Sunday, Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigned, taking responsibility for Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the U.S. Documents released by the U.S. Justice Department showed Mandelson had provided government papers to Epstein, while Mandelson and his now husband received payments from the late American sex offender.Markets are watching closely for any fallout. If Starmer or Chancellor Rachel Reeves were to be replaced, “[t]he most likely longer-lasting influence is a loosening in fiscal policy that leads to higher gilt yields than otherwise and a weaker pound than otherwise,” said Ruth Gregory, Deputy Chief UK Economist at Capital Economics.Get stock prices from InvestorsHub

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Markets Turn to Earnings and Key Data as Japan PM’s Election Gamble Pays Off: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street FuturesFebruary 9, 2026 5:03 AM
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U.S. stock futures were slightly higher at the start of the week, with investors bracing for a busy stretch of corporate earnings and long-awaited economic data releases. Semiconductor maker Onsemi is among the first major companies set to report on Monday, while Japanese equities advanced after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a decisive election victory.



U.S. futures nudge higher



Futures tied to the main U.S. indices pointed modestly upward early Monday. By 03:43 ET, Dow futures were ahead by 87 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 futures had added 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were also up around 0.1%.The gains follow a strong end to last week, when Wall Street recovered from earlier losses driven by concerns over the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on parts of the software industry. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 50,000 level for the first time, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed by nearly 2% and just over 2%, respectively.Some mega-cap stocks lagged the broader rebound. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) fell 5.6% as investors reacted cautiously to signs the company is preparing to sharply increase spending on AI. Other tech heavyweights, including Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), have also outlined sizeable investment plans, but uncertainty remains over how quickly those outlays will translate into durable profits.



ON Semi in the earnings spotlight



ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON) is scheduled to report quarterly results after the market closes on Monday, making it an early focal point in this week’s earnings calendar. The chipmaker’s prior guidance for fourth-quarter revenue and profit broadly matched market expectations.Growth in power-management products used in AI data centres has helped offset softer demand from the automotive sector, where slowing electric vehicle sales in North America and Europe have reduced spending on silicon carbide chips. Bloomberg consensus forecasts call for adjusted earnings of $0.63 per share on revenue of $1.53 billion.Elsewhere on the earnings front, reports are also due this week from Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG), Spotify (NYSE:SPOT), Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT).



Japan markets lift after election result



Asian markets traded higher after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a major win in a snap election held over the weekend. The vote came just 110 days after she became Japan’s first female prime minister, adding to the significance of the result.Media reports suggest Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a rare supermajority in the lower house of parliament, potentially smoothing the path for increased public spending and tax cuts within a stable political framework.“Calm may be on the way for Japan’s markets now the election is out of the way,” said Thomas Mathews, Head of Asia Pacific Markets at Capital Economics. He added that a recent sell-off in Japanese government bonds is unlikely to persist and that the yen could strengthen.



Gold ticks higher



Gold prices edged up in European trading, with silver also advancing, after a volatile week for precious metals. Price swings were driven by a combination of muted safe-haven demand, profit-taking and uncertainty around the outlook for U.S. monetary policy.Attention this week is firmly on key U.S. economic indicators, particularly the nonfarm payrolls report and consumer price inflation data, both of which are closely watched by the Federal Reserve when setting interest rates.



Oil eases on diplomatic signals



Oil prices moved lower as signs of easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran weighed on sentiment. Comments over the weekend indicating that indirect nuclear talks will continue helped reduce fears of an escalation in the Middle East.A firmer U.S. dollar ahead of major economic data releases also pressured crude markets, which had already fallen around 2% last week. Brent futures were last down 1.1% at $67.32 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 1.0% to $62.92 a barrel.Amazon stock priceAlphabet stock priceON Semiconductor stock price

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Reported earnings May 15, see today for AMAT continuing rising share price,  $235.78. 

$AMAT Applied Materials: Announced layoffs of about 1,444 employees, roughly 4% of its workforce, citing weaker demand and a need to streamline operations.

AMAT reports May according to Seeking Alpha

AMAT, well off the 52 week low

AMAT, new 52 week low

~bought the 2/21 $220 calls @.09c 

Strong Dividends....

~bought the 8/23 $250 calls @.10c earnings after hours today

Applied Materials Increases Cash Dividend by 25 Percent

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Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 25-percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $0.32 to $0.40 per share. The dividend is payable on June 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of May 23, 2024.
“Our latest dividend increase reflects our confidence in Applied Materials’ ability to generate profitable growth and strong free cash flow,” said Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO. “We believe Applied can continue to outperform the semiconductor equipment market in the years ahead, and we expect our services business to deliver double-digit growth and more than enough operating profit to support a growing dividend.”

The quarterly cash dividend is a key component of Applied’s capital allocation strategy. Today’s announcement marks the seventh consecutive year that Applied has raised its dividend. In March 2023, Applied announced a 23.1-percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $0.26 to $0.32 per share and indicated its intention to increase the dividend at an accelerated rate over the next several years, which would double the previous dividend per share. With the increase announced today, Applied has grown its quarterly dividend paid per share at a 15-percent compound annual growth rate over the past 10 years.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding our ability to generate growth and free cash flow and to increase the dividend at an accelerated rate, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products, our ability to meet customer demand, and our suppliers’ ability to meet our demand requirements; global economic, political and industry conditions, including rising inflation and interest rates; the implementation and interpretation of new export regulations and license requirements, and their impact on our ability to export products and provide services to customers and on our results of operations; global trade issues and changes in trade and export license policies; our ability to obtain licenses or authorizations on a timely basis, if at all; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base; our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the effects of geopolitical turmoil or conflicts, and of regional or global health epidemics; acquisitions, investments and divestitures; changes in income tax laws; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; our ability to ensure compliance with applicable law, rules and regulations and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our recent Forms 10-Q and 8-K. While we expect to continue to pay dividends in the future, the declaration of any future dividends or dividends at any particular rate is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, business conditions and other factors, as well as a determination by the Board of Directors that dividends are in the best interests of our stockholders. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.

About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Contact:
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AMAT new 52 week high

AMAT new 52 week high

Applied Materials Announces First Quarter 2024 Results
Feb 15, 2024 at 4:01 PM EST

https://ir.appliedmaterials.com/news-releases/news-release-details/applied-materials-announces-first-quarter-2024-results

AMAT new 52 week high

AMAT new 52 week high

AMAT is in the process of purchasing a massive piece of property in a neighboring city. Massive!

I have no idea what that means but you can be sure that it’s a good thing for them. Someone above my pay grade can figure that out.

AMAT new 52 week high

AMAT new 52 week high

Chuckle you are correct
What I do is paste charts of stocks making both new highs and new lows
Sometimes I lose track of which

New low?

If we look at the chart upside down

AMAT new 52 week low

AMAT new 52 week high

AMAT new 52 week high

AMAT new 52/week high

Historic short interest:

You can go to this link to check short interest in a stock:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortInterest

Publication schedule is here:
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Settlement Date Short Interest Percent Change
Average Daily Share Volume Days to Cover

06/30/2023 13,147,167 (8.30) 5,927,006 2.22
06/15/2023 14,336,449 11.18 5,194,183 2.76
05/31/2023 12,895,196 16.95 7,875,165 1.64
05/15/2023 11,025,954 6.33 4,254,948 2.59
04/28/2023 10,369,955 (14.88) 6,510,114 1.59
04/14/2023 12,183,378 (20.18) 5,176,823 2.3
03/31/2023 11,271,856 1.00 1,263,910 8.92
03/15/2023 11,160,180 (5.01) 1,142,391 9.77
02/28/2023 12,200,985 18.50 7,761,850 1.57
02/15/2023 10,296,430 (1.07) 6,153,058 1.67
01/31/2023 10,408,126 1.46 6,020,456 1.73
01/13/2023 10,258,140 (10.92) 5,687,786 1.80
12/30/2022 11,515,375 (21.56) 6,352,235 1.81
12/15/2022 14,681,281 6.91 5,821,102 2.52
11/30/2022 13,732,799 (19.56) 7,934,914 1.73
11/15/2022 17,072,568 15.66 8,792,705 1.94
10/31/2022 14,761,271 15.65 9,779,603 1.51
10/14/2022 12,764,054 15.75 10,405,248 1.23
09/30/2022 11,026,799 11.45 7,465,619 1.48
09/15/2022 9,894,150 (5.47) 6,514,147 1.52
08/31/2022 10,466,892 (3.10) 7,507,391 1.39
08/15/2022 10,801,619 (6.35) 6,397,707 1.69
07/29/2022 11,533,762 2.14 6,128,740 1.88
07/15/2022 11,292,540 7.82 7,397,646 1.53
06/30/2022 10,473,497 (5.92) 9,354,561 1.12
06/15/2022 11,132,732 (6.87) 6,646,415 1.67
05/31/2022 11,954,111 (5.70) 8,890,134 1.34
05/13/2022 12,677,308 1.60 8,028,117 1.58
04/29/2022 12,477,426 56.38 7,822,817 1.60
04/14/2022 7,979,020 (16.33) 9,454,938 1.00
03/31/2022 9,536,053 (4.65) 7,025,441 1.36
03/15/2022 10,001,598 (7.08) 7,370,001 1.36
02/28/2022 10,763,167 (1.23) 8,253,118 1.30
02/15/2022 10,896,936 (5.62) 8,422,593 1.29
01/31/2022 11,545,372 3.80 12,013,740 1.00
01/14/2022 11,122,408 (5.02) 8,263,835 1.35
12/31/2021 11,710,010 13.17 5,506,272 2.13
12/15/2021 10,347,055 (14.12) 7,865,608 1.32
11/30/2021 12,048,228 (1.47) 9,087,941 1.33
11/15/2021 12,227,767 5.24 6,316,843 1.94
10/29/2021 11,619,352 (11.94) 6,050,576 1.92
10/15/2021 13,194,708 15.09 6,675,858 1.98

Time To Start Getting Serious !!!

Historic short interest:

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http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortInterest

Publication schedule is here:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortIntPubSch


Settlement Date Short Interest Percent Change
Average Daily Share Volume Days to Cover

05/31/2023 12,895,196 16.95 7,875,165 1.64
05/15/2023 11,025,954 6.33 4,254,948 2.59
04/28/2023 10,369,955 (14.88) 6,510,114 1.59
04/14/2023 12,183,378 (20.18) 5,176,823 2.3
03/31/2023 11,271,856 1.00 1,263,910 8.92
03/15/2023 11,160,180 (5.01) 1,142,391 9.77
02/28/2023 12,200,985 18.50 7,761,850 1.57
02/15/2023 10,296,430 (1.07) 6,153,058 1.67
01/31/2023 10,408,126 1.46 6,020,456 1.73
01/13/2023 10,258,140 (10.92) 5,687,786 1.80
12/30/2022 11,515,375 (21.56) 6,352,235 1.81
12/15/2022 14,681,281 6.91 5,821,102 2.52
11/30/2022 13,732,799 (19.56) 7,934,914 1.73
11/15/2022 17,072,568 15.66 8,792,705 1.94
10/31/2022 14,761,271 15.65 9,779,603 1.51
10/14/2022 12,764,054 15.75 10,405,248 1.23
09/30/2022 11,026,799 11.45 7,465,619 1.48
09/15/2022 9,894,150 (5.47) 6,514,147 1.52
08/31/2022 10,466,892 (3.10) 7,507,391 1.39
08/15/2022 10,801,619 (6.35) 6,397,707 1.69
07/29/2022 11,533,762 2.14 6,128,740 1.88
07/15/2022 11,292,540 7.82 7,397,646 1.53
06/30/2022 10,473,497 (5.92) 9,354,561 1.12
06/15/2022 11,132,732 (6.87) 6,646,415 1.67
05/31/2022 11,954,111 (5.70) 8,890,134 1.34
05/13/2022 12,677,308 1.60 8,028,117 1.58
04/29/2022 12,477,426 56.38 7,822,817 1.60
04/14/2022 7,979,020 (16.33) 9,454,938 1.00
03/31/2022 9,536,053 (4.65) 7,025,441 1.36
03/15/2022 10,001,598 (7.08) 7,370,001 1.36
02/28/2022 10,763,167 (1.23) 8,253,118 1.30
02/15/2022 10,896,936 (5.62) 8,422,593 1.29
01/31/2022 11,545,372 3.80 12,013,740 1.00
01/14/2022 11,122,408 (5.02) 8,263,835 1.35
12/31/2021 11,710,010 13.17 5,506,272 2.13
12/15/2021 10,347,055 (14.12) 7,865,608 1.32
11/30/2021 12,048,228 (1.47) 9,087,941 1.33
11/15/2021 12,227,767 5.24 6,316,843 1.94
10/29/2021 11,619,352 (11.94) 6,050,576 1.92
10/15/2021 13,194,708 15.09 6,675,858 1.98

Historic short interest:

You can go to this link to check short interest in a stock:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortInterest

Publication schedule is here:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortIntPubSch


Settlement Date Short Interest Percent Change
Average Daily Share Volume Days to Cover
03/31/2023 11,271,856 1.00 1,263,910 8.92
03/15/2023 11,160,180 (5.01) 1,142,391 9.77
02/28/2023 12,200,985 18.50 7,761,850 1.57
02/15/2023 10,296,430 (1.07) 6,153,058 1.67
01/31/2023 10,408,126 1.46 6,020,456 1.73
01/13/2023 10,258,140 (10.92) 5,687,786 1.80
12/30/2022 11,515,375 (21.56) 6,352,235 1.81
12/15/2022 14,681,281 6.91 5,821,102 2.52
11/30/2022 13,732,799 (19.56) 7,934,914 1.73
11/15/2022 17,072,568 15.66 8,792,705 1.94
10/31/2022 14,761,271 15.65 9,779,603 1.51
10/14/2022 12,764,054 15.75 10,405,248 1.23
09/30/2022 11,026,799 11.45 7,465,619 1.48
09/15/2022 9,894,150 (5.47) 6,514,147 1.52
08/31/2022 10,466,892 (3.10) 7,507,391 1.39
08/15/2022 10,801,619 (6.35) 6,397,707 1.69
07/29/2022 11,533,762 2.14 6,128,740 1.88
07/15/2022 11,292,540 7.82 7,397,646 1.53
06/30/2022 10,473,497 (5.92) 9,354,561 1.12
06/15/2022 11,132,732 (6.87) 6,646,415 1.67
05/31/2022 11,954,111 (5.70) 8,890,134 1.34
05/13/2022 12,677,308 1.60 8,028,117 1.58
04/29/2022 12,477,426 56.38 7,822,817 1.60
04/14/2022 7,979,020 (16.33) 9,454,938 1.00
03/31/2022 9,536,053 (4.65) 7,025,441 1.36
03/15/2022 10,001,598 (7.08) 7,370,001 1.36
02/28/2022 10,763,167 (1.23) 8,253,118 1.30
02/15/2022 10,896,936 (5.62) 8,422,593 1.29
01/31/2022 11,545,372 3.80 12,013,740 1.00
01/14/2022 11,122,408 (5.02) 8,263,835 1.35
12/31/2021 11,710,010 13.17 5,506,272 2.13
12/15/2021 10,347,055 (14.12) 7,865,608 1.32
11/30/2021 12,048,228 (1.47) 9,087,941 1.33
11/15/2021 12,227,767 5.24 6,316,843 1.94
10/29/2021 11,619,352 (11.94) 6,050,576 1.92
10/15/2021 13,194,708 15.09 6,675,858 1.98

Historic short interest:

You can go to this link to check short interest in a stock:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortInterest

Publication schedule is here:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortIntPubSch


Settlement Date Short Interest Percent Change
Average Daily Share Volume Days to Cover
02/28/2023 12,200,985 18.50 7,761,850 1.57
02/15/2023 10,296,430 (1.07) 6,153,058 1.67
01/31/2023 10,408,126 1.46 6,020,456 1.73
01/13/2023 10,258,140 (10.92) 5,687,786 1.80
12/30/2022 11,515,375 (21.56) 6,352,235 1.81
12/15/2022 14,681,281 6.91 5,821,102 2.52
11/30/2022 13,732,799 (19.56) 7,934,914 1.73
11/15/2022 17,072,568 15.66 8,792,705 1.94
10/31/2022 14,761,271 15.65 9,779,603 1.51
10/14/2022 12,764,054 15.75 10,405,248 1.23
09/30/2022 11,026,799 11.45 7,465,619 1.48
09/15/2022 9,894,150 (5.47) 6,514,147 1.52
08/31/2022 10,466,892 (3.10) 7,507,391 1.39
08/15/2022 10,801,619 (6.35) 6,397,707 1.69
07/29/2022 11,533,762 2.14 6,128,740 1.88
07/15/2022 11,292,540 7.82 7,397,646 1.53
06/30/2022 10,473,497 (5.92) 9,354,561 1.12
06/15/2022 11,132,732 (6.87) 6,646,415 1.67
05/31/2022 11,954,111 (5.70) 8,890,134 1.34
05/13/2022 12,677,308 1.60 8,028,117 1.58
04/29/2022 12,477,426 56.38 7,822,817 1.60
04/14/2022 7,979,020 (16.33) 9,454,938 1.00
03/31/2022 9,536,053 (4.65) 7,025,441 1.36
03/15/2022 10,001,598 (7.08) 7,370,001 1.36
02/28/2022 10,763,167 (1.23) 8,253,118 1.30
02/15/2022 10,896,936 (5.62) 8,422,593 1.29
01/31/2022 11,545,372 3.80 12,013,740 1.00
01/14/2022 11,122,408 (5.02) 8,263,835 1.35
12/31/2021 11,710,010 13.17 5,506,272 2.13
12/15/2021 10,347,055 (14.12) 7,865,608 1.32
11/30/2021 12,048,228 (1.47) 9,087,941 1.33
11/15/2021 12,227,767 5.24 6,316,843 1.94
10/29/2021 11,619,352 (11.94) 6,050,576 1.92
10/15/2021 13,194,708 15.09 6,675,858 1.98

Historic short interest:

You can go to this link to check short interest in a stock:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortInterest

Publication schedule is here:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortIntPubSch


Settlement Date Short Interest Percent Change
Average Daily Share Volume Days to Cover
01/13/2023 10,258,140 (10.92) 5,687,786 1.80
12/30/2022 11,515,375 (21.56) 6,352,235 1.81
12/15/2022 14,681,281 6.91 5,821,102 2.52
11/30/2022 13,732,799 (19.56) 7,934,914 1.73
11/15/2022 17,072,568 15.66 8,792,705 1.94
10/31/2022 14,761,271 15.65 9,779,603 1.51
10/14/2022 12,764,054 15.75 10,405,248 1.23
09/30/2022 11,026,799 11.45 7,465,619 1.48
09/15/2022 9,894,150 (5.47) 6,514,147 1.52
08/31/2022 10,466,892 (3.10) 7,507,391 1.39
08/15/2022 10,801,619 (6.35) 6,397,707 1.69
07/29/2022 11,533,762 2.14 6,128,740 1.88
07/15/2022 11,292,540 7.82 7,397,646 1.53
06/30/2022 10,473,497 (5.92) 9,354,561 1.12
06/15/2022 11,132,732 (6.87) 6,646,415 1.67
05/31/2022 11,954,111 (5.70) 8,890,134 1.34
05/13/2022 12,677,308 1.60 8,028,117 1.58
04/29/2022 12,477,426 56.38 7,822,817 1.60
04/14/2022 7,979,020 (16.33) 9,454,938 1.00
03/31/2022 9,536,053 (4.65) 7,025,441 1.36
03/15/2022 10,001,598 (7.08) 7,370,001 1.36
02/28/2022 10,763,167 (1.23) 8,253,118 1.30
02/15/2022 10,896,936 (5.62) 8,422,593 1.29
01/31/2022 11,545,372 3.80 12,013,740 1.00
01/14/2022 11,122,408 (5.02) 8,263,835 1.35
12/31/2021 11,710,010 13.17 5,506,272 2.13
12/15/2021 10,347,055 (14.12) 7,865,608 1.32
11/30/2021 12,048,228 (1.47) 9,087,941 1.33
11/15/2021 12,227,767 5.24 6,316,843 1.94
10/29/2021 11,619,352 (11.94) 6,050,576 1.92
10/15/2021 13,194,708 15.09 6,675,858 1.98

Historic short interest:

You can go to this link to check short interest in a stock:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortInterest

Publication schedule is here:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortIntPubSch


Settlement Date Short Interest Percent Change
Average Daily Share Volume Days to Cover

11/15/2022 17,072,568 15.66 8,792,705 1.94
10/31/2022 14,761,271 15.65 9,779,603 1.51
10/14/2022 12,764,054 15.75 10,405,248 1.23
09/30/2022 11,026,799 11.45 7,465,619 1.48
09/15/2022 9,894,150 (5.47) 6,514,147 1.52
08/31/2022 10,466,892 (3.10) 7,507,391 1.39
08/15/2022 10,801,619 (6.35) 6,397,707 1.69
07/29/2022 11,533,762 2.14 6,128,740 1.88
07/15/2022 11,292,540 7.82 7,397,646 1.53
06/30/2022 10,473,497 (5.92) 9,354,561 1.12
06/15/2022 11,132,732 (6.87) 6,646,415 1.67
05/31/2022 11,954,111 (5.70) 8,890,134 1.34
05/13/2022 12,677,308 1.60 8,028,117 1.58
04/29/2022 12,477,426 56.38 7,822,817 1.60
04/14/2022 7,979,020 (16.33) 9,454,938 1.00
03/31/2022 9,536,053 (4.65) 7,025,441 1.36
03/15/2022 10,001,598 (7.08) 7,370,001 1.36
02/28/2022 10,763,167 (1.23) 8,253,118 1.30
02/15/2022 10,896,936 (5.62) 8,422,593 1.29
01/31/2022 11,545,372 3.80 12,013,740 1.00
01/14/2022 11,122,408 (5.02) 8,263,835 1.35
12/31/2021 11,710,010 13.17 5,506,272 2.13
12/15/2021 10,347,055 (14.12) 7,865,608 1.32
11/30/2021 12,048,228 (1.47) 9,087,941 1.33
11/15/2021 12,227,767 5.24 6,316,843 1.94
10/29/2021 11,619,352 (11.94) 6,050,576 1.92
10/15/2021 13,194,708 15.09 6,675,858 1.98

Earnings November 17
Applied Materials Announces Q4 and Fiscal 2022 Earnings Webcast
Nov 3, 2022 at 7:30 AM EDT
PDF Version
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. will hold a webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 financial results on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT.

The live webcast will be accessible via the Applied Materials website at: https://ir.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the same day beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.

About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
https://ir.appliedmaterials.com/news-releases/news-release-details/applied-materials-announces-q4-and-fiscal-2022-earnings-webcast

Analysts responding favorably. Please note that I don't give much credit to analysts so this is a pleasant surprise.


https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/applied-materials-nasdaqamat-bull-case-still-strong-despite-lowered-guidance?utm_source=advfn.com&utm_medium=referral

So it seems that AMAT is being proactive, cultivating a new market to replace the old.

More on this:


Subscription Services Provide Increased Value to Chipmakers
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by Jeremy Read

September 16, 2022

For chipmakers, being early to market with industry-leading technology is extremely valuable. It can directly impact market share, revenue and gross margin. The faster chipmakers can reach high-volume manufacturing, the sooner and higher the return on their fab investment. Consider this: a leading-edge logic fab requires more than $20 billion of wafer fab equipment per 100,000 wafer starts of capacity, and a leading-edge memory fab needs a bit less than $10 billion of equipment for similar volumes. Given a five-year depreciation cycle, every day is worth $5 to $10 million in depreciation costs alone.

Within Applied Materials, the group tasked with helping our customers accelerate the ramp of new process nodes to high-volume manufacturing and then maximize wafer output while maintaining the highest possible yields and optimizing costs is our services organization – Applied Global Services (AGS). On Sept. 22, Applied will host a Master Class providing an in-depth look at our services business. Several colleagues will join me to discuss the many ways AGS delivers value to our customers over the full lifecycle of process nodes and equipment ownership, and share insights into the rapid and stable growth of the subscription portion of our services business. We will also show how our services business helps make Applied a more resilient company across business cycles.

As chipmakers race to optimize power, performance, area, cost and time to market (PPACt), they are increasingly engaging AGS to achieve better outcomes and returns on their equipment investments. One way they do this is through long-term subscription agreements where Applied has a broad array of service offerings to address virtually all our customers’ needs.


https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/blog/blog-posts/subscription-services-provide-increased-value-to-chipmakers.html

This was mentioned on the LWLG board and I admit - I had heard of the company but didn't really know what they did.

The latest PR pretty well explains why the stock price is going down...

Oct 12, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT
PDF Version
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. is revising its business outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, ending Oct. 30, 2022.

On Oct. 7, 2022, the United States government announced new export regulations for U.S. semiconductor technology sold in China, including wafer fabrication equipment and related parts and services. Applied currently estimates that the new regulations will reduce its fourth-quarter net sales by approximately $400 million, plus or minus $150 million.

Applied is revising its fourth-quarter business outlook for net sales to approximately $6.4 billion, plus or minus $250 million, which compares to the prior outlook of $6.65 billion, plus or minus $400 million. The revised net sales outlook reflects the impact of the new export regulations partially offset by supply chain performance improvements.

Applied now expects fourth-quarter non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $1.54 to $1.78, which compares to the prior range of $1.82 to $2.18. The revised EPS outlook includes the impact of lower expected revenue along with a preliminary estimated impact of approximately $0.23 primarily for inventory and remanufacturing charges related to the new export regulations.

Applied is pursuing additional export licenses and authorizations where needed. The company currently expects the new regulations will impact net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 by a similar amount as in the current quarter. Additional information will be provided during the company’s next earnings webcast.

Applied Materials is a global business with customers, suppliers and operations located in many countries around the world. Applied’s business depends on international trade, and the company is committed to complying with all applicable trade regulations.

more....


https://ir.appliedmaterials.com/news-releases/news-release-details/applied-materials-revises-fourth-quarter-fiscal-2022-business

Historic short interest:

You can go to this link to check short interest in a stock:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortInterest

Publication schedule is here:
http://nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortIntPubSch


Settlement Date Short Interest Percent Change
Average Daily Share Volume Days to Cover

09/30/2022 11,026,799 11.45 7,465,619 1.48
09/15/2022 9,894,150 (5.47) 6,514,147 1.52
08/31/2022 10,466,892 (3.10) 7,507,391 1.39
08/15/2022 10,801,619 (6.35) 6,397,707 1.69
07/29/2022 11,533,762 2.14 6,128,740 1.88
07/15/2022 11,292,540 7.82 7,397,646 1.53
06/30/2022 10,473,497 (5.92) 9,354,561 1.12
06/15/2022 11,132,732 (6.87) 6,646,415 1.67
05/31/2022 11,954,111 (5.70) 8,890,134 1.34
05/13/2022 12,677,308 1.60 8,028,117 1.58
04/29/2022 12,477,426 56.38 7,822,817 1.60
04/14/2022 7,979,020 (16.33) 9,454,938 1.00
03/31/2022 9,536,053 (4.65) 7,025,441 1.36
03/15/2022 10,001,598 (7.08) 7,370,001 1.36
02/28/2022 10,763,167 (1.23) 8,253,118 1.30
02/15/2022 10,896,936 (5.62) 8,422,593 1.29
01/31/2022 11,545,372 3.80 12,013,740 1.00
01/14/2022 11,122,408 (5.02) 8,263,835 1.35
12/31/2021 11,710,010 13.17 5,506,272 2.13
12/15/2021 10,347,055 (14.12) 7,865,608 1.32
11/30/2021 12,048,228 (1.47) 9,087,941 1.33
11/15/2021 12,227,767 5.24 6,316,843 1.94
10/29/2021 11,619,352 (11.94) 6,050,576 1.92
10/15/2021 13,194,708 15.09 6,675,858 1.98

My post on this board was erroneously under AMAT.

It was intended for another stock.

Please disregard it. Thanks.

Since the Double Top Breakout of May 26th, we have seen 3 sessions of Uptrend in the Dailies. Should this trend reversal continue, the Weeklies may soon confirm the Uptrend. We shall see. GLTA

Double Top Breakout today, 26-May-2022 GLTA

Added more shares at $122.25

Cheers & GLTA