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KLA Corporation is poised to release its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts project a single-digit earnings growth.

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after Samsung Electronics' record quarterly profit triggered a textbook "sell-the-news" reaction, compounded by a Reuters report that China's DeepSeek is developing its own AI inference chip.

Investors weren't happy with Samsung's guidance today, sending a large group of tech names lower in U.S. morning trading. Here are some of the biggest recent declines: Intel (INTC): Down 11% Applied ...

After a 284% rebound from its 52-week low, Applied Materials still has AI-driven demand, portfolio breadth and earnings momentum supporting further growth.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.43%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.25%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Spurred by management's rare, forward-looking confidence, the market has already delivered a massive run.

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) is one of the best stocks on the rise to invest in. Susquehanna adjusted the price target on KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) to $275 from $1,700 on June 30 and maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model on the stock after channel checks suggesting an upward revision to SCE […]

The wafer fab equipment, or WFE, market's 2028 growth expectations have risen "significantly," with

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.17%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.46%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The world’s richest investor is making an unprecedented all-in bet on artificial intelligence. In June alone, Bezos Expeditions, Jeff Bezos’ 21-year-old family office, made five direct investments in AI startups, accounting for 10% of all family office dealmaking that month, per Fintrx. Bezos Expeditions is now the most active family office investor of 2026 with ... Jeff Bezos Is Pouring Money Into a Startup That Could Drive ‘Civilizational Wealth’

Susquehanna raised its WFE market forecast to $250 billion by 2028, lifting price targets on AEIS, LRCX, and KLAC as AI-driven demand fuels the semiconductor equipment sector.

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) is one of the 10 Best Pick and Shovel AI Stocks to Invest In. On June 29, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target on KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) to $325 from $250 and kept an Overweight rating. Cantor Fitzgerald viewed the AI infrastructure buildout as a durable and extended generational semiconductor cycle, […]

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Jul, 6 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 futures up about 0.4% and E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures up around 1.2%, as investors weigh cooling market anxiety against a packed data week. Volatility gauges like VIX futures are down roughly 2%, which means investors are currently pricing in a calmer trading day. At the same time, the ISM Services PMI, existing home sales, and the Federal Reserve meeting...

We recently published Jim Cramer’s Biggest Winners to Buy: Top 20 AI & Other Stocks He Got Right in 2026. KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer. KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) makes and sells equipment used in semiconductor production. Its shares are up by 158% over the past year and by […]

Vltava Fund, a value-focused investment management company, published its investor letter for the second quarter of 2026. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter explores the growing role of AI and how certain facets of human intelligence may become less valuable economically, while other skills become more important. The author emphasizes […]

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jul, 3 2026 US stock futures are slightly weaker this morning, with S&P 500 contracts edging down around 0.01%, as investors weigh softer US data against rising borrowing costs. The US private sector added 98,000 jobs in June, fewer than in May and below forecasts, which hints that hiring is cooling but unemployment near 4.3% still points to plenty of people in work. At the same time, the ISM Manufacturing PMI sits at 53.3, so factories are...

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the semiconductor sector pulled back amid fears that AI-driven chip demand may be cooling.

KLA (KLAC) reached $235.55 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -11.51% change compared to its last close.

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Onto Innovation's 25.5% rally reflects AI-led demand, advanced packaging gains and new product momentum, but rich valuation raises questions about the next move.

Cohu's AI and HPC opportunities are growing, but the stock outlook still hinges on execution, HBM traction and stronger profitability follow-through.

Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns, and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.

Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) fell 12.3% in the afternoon session after the company was caught in a broader sell-off among semiconductor stocks as investors took profits following a record-breaking first half for the sector.

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A report on Meta's AI compute plans sparked broad selling across chipmakers and AI infrastructure companies

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LRCX's AI-fueled demand for advanced memory, foundry and packaging tools could push Q4 gross margin above 50% for the first time.

Samsung and SK Hynix have announced a multi year semiconductor investment plan in South Korea totaling about $1.3t. The spending is aimed at new chipmaking and advanced packaging facilities that are expected to require extensive process control tools. KLA, traded as NasdaqGS:KLAC, is a key supplier of this equipment and stands directly in the slipstream of this planned capacity build out. For investors watching KLA, this investment wave lands on top of a stock that has already seen very...

The list is dominated by semiconductor and computer-hardware manufacturers.

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) is the standout mover, currently trading up 9.28% at $304.23, just below its 52-week high of $304.42. Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) is up 6.02% at $736.46, having touched a fresh 52-week high of $739.32 intraday. Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) is gaining 5.86% at $435.00, within pennies of its 52-week peak of $436.06. ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML), the world’s sole maker of extreme ultraviolet lithography machines and an essential supplier for any new fab constructio