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Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the best AI memory stocks to buy in 2026. Reuters reported on June 16 the signing of a long-term deal between EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) for the development of augmented reality display technology and AI ​glasses. The companies reported that they would scale up the commercialisation […]

The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns. Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to some combination of positive news, upbeat results, or supportive macro developments. As such, investors are taking notice and bidding up shares.

Applied Materials has crossed its dot-com peak on valuation, but with AI-driven demand and analyst targets still climbing, this rally could still have legs.

Applied Materials is trading at a higher valuation than its late-1990s dot-com era peak as investors price in its central role in AI chip manufacturing.

Applied Materials' AGS unit is turning its installed base into a recurring growth engine with AI-enabled services and expanding margins.

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The company's AI-fueled growth story is compelling, but a single number buried in its earnings report reveals a significant geopolitical vulnerability.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.15%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump announced Apple had agreed to design and manufacture chips with Intel in the United States, a foundry validation the market had been waiting on for over a year.

Teradyne offers more AI-driven upside than AMAT, backed by stronger AI exposure, faster earnings growth and expanding test and packaging opportunities.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.16%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.99%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.62%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.80%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

US stocks are set to rebound on Thursday after Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off following the first meeting of a new Federal Reserve regime, with investors taking comfort from signs of a de-escalation in the Middle East. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 have risen 1.3%, while the S&P 500...

AEHR stock rallies as management announces a new production order. Here’s how you should play Aehr shares at current levels.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.98%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.64% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement to end the Iran war.

Investing.com -- Shares of U.S. semiconductor companies climbed in premarket trading Thursday after President Trump said Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips domestically.

Applied Materials has launched SENZ, an integrated ambient visual system for AI-powered smart eyewear. The platform was co-developed with EssilorLuxottica, GlobalFoundries, and Qualcomm to support next generation AR glasses. The announcement signals an expansion of Applied Materials' role beyond semiconductor equipment into consumer optical technologies. Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT) is drawing fresh attention as it moves into AI-powered smart eyewear with the SENZ platform, while its...

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is among the stocks with the best earnings growth for the next 3 years. On June 15, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) unveiled two new chipmaking systems to address a new challenge in leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing. The systems will not only help achieve precision processing in deep and narrow 3D structures, but […]

With a net profit margin of 29.31%, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is included among the 12 Most Profitable American Stocks to Buy in 2026. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. On June 10, UBS analyst […]

I've been tracking the semiconductor equipment trade for a while now, and there's a pattern I keep noticing. Every time I think the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure story has been fully priced in, another analyst note lands, reframing the whole thesis. Citi's latest call on Applied ...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.99%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Shares of semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) jumped 6.7% in the afternoon session after multiple analysts raised their price targets on the stock following the company's unveiling of a new technology platform and major partnerships.

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Shares of several leading semiconductor equipment firms, including ASML, hit record highs on Wednesday.

Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT, XETRA:AP2) shares rose about 8% on Wednesday after the company unveiled SENZ, a new integrated visual system designed for next-generation smart glasses, marking its latest push into augmented reality hardware infrastructure. The company said SENZ is an...

Three chip equipment maker stocks—Lam Research, Applied Materials, and KLA Corp.—were all surging on Wednesday after Citi hiked their price targets.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.17%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Renaissance Investment Management, an investment management company, released its Q1 2026 “Large Cap Growth Strategy.” A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Stocks fell sharply in the first quarter due to the Iran conflict. The Energy and Materials sectors outperformed, Financials and Consumer Discretionary lagged. Large-cap stocks underperformed smaller-cap stocks, and Value outperformed Growth. […]

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Applied Materials' Semiconductor Systems business is benefiting from AI-driven chip investments, with record revenues and advanced packaging momentum fueling growth.