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Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the top 10 hidden AI stocks to buy. On June 17, Applied Materials unveiled SENZ, an integrated ambient visual platform designed to accelerate the development of AI-powered smart glasses. By combining waveguide optics, light engines, vision correction, and electronic dimming into a single cohesive system, the platform eliminates […]

AMD stock trades near the top of the S&P 500 as Goldman Sachs raised its price target on expectations of continued AI demand.

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the best long-term growth stocks to invest in now. Susquehanna lifted the price target on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) to $900 from $575 on June 30, and maintained a Positive rating on the shares. The firm updated its model after channel checks, suggesting an upward revision to SCE […]

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the best stocks on the rise to invest in. KeyBanc lifted the price target on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) to $750 from $550 on June 29 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm told investors that expectations for the firm’s Semicap/EMS/OSAT group have grown ever higher […]

While J.P. Morgan says to buy the recent dip in chip stocks, Goldman Sachs is still wary. Goldman analysts warn that has created a difficult setup for the subsection of the AI trade. The PHLX Semiconductor Index has gained more than 83% since the start of the year, compared with a roughly 9.2% gain in the S&P 500 and a 11.6% rise in the tech-heavy Nasdaq.

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

UCTT's growth story remains intact as rising fab investments, strong customer demand and strategic execution fuel momentum.

RiverPark Advisors, an investment advisory firm and sponsor of the RiverPark family of mutual funds, released its “RiverPark Large Growth Fund” Q1 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The US stock market declined in the quarter with the S&P 500 index (“S&P”) and the Russell 1000 Growth index (“RLG”) […]

The chip sector has had a rough start to the second half of the year but it’s time to buy the dip, according to JPMorgan analysts.

Applied Materials (AMAT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

US stocks are predicted to see a mixed start on Monday, with investors rotating back into technology shares after a softer-than-expected jobs report last week eased concerns that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again. Nasdaq futures were 1.1% higher ahead of the first trading...

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AMAT, MA, ABBV, VATE and BOF headline new research reports highlighting AI, payments, healthcare and microcap growth opportunities.

8.39am: Airlines and pubs in good mood Shares in easyJet have flown almost 10% higher to 610p but are still well below the 690p potential offer price. Sector peer Jet2 is up 3.8% too, while long-haul peer IAG has risen 2.1%. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are both on the front foot, up...

The investor who called the housing crash just published his bets against three of the market's favorite stocks.

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) was among the stocks Jim Cramer commented on as he advised investors on how to take advantage of Wednesday’s market rotation. Cramer mentioned the stock during the episode and said: Oh, how about the semiconductor capital equipment makers? Oh, did I ever know them well. I’ve been adamant that these companies […]

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is one of the Best AI and Technology Stocks to Buy Now. On June 26, B. Riley lifted its price objective on the company’s stock to $790 from $550 and maintained a “Buy” rating on the shares. As per the analyst, the company’s DRAM and Advanced Packaging Master Class demonstrate a […]

Wrapping up Q1 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the semiconductor manufacturing stocks, including Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) and its peers.

Applied Materials' stock has surged to fresh all-time highs after record earnings and a new Street-high $900 price target, highlighting growing confidence in the AI semiconductor equipment cycle.

Michael Burry, the Scion Asset Management founder popularized in The Big Short, disclosed a new short position against Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) in a Substack post dated July 2. Burry stated that the puts “seemed expensive,” so he shorted the stock directly and would add puts if volatility eases. He identified his disclosed entry at $1,051.87 ... Michael Burry Shorts Micron, Adding to His NVIDIA and Applied Materials Short Bets Against Chip Stocks

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 […]

Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT) announced a major expansion of its product suite focused on next generation AI chip architectures. The new offering includes DRAM epitaxy tools and advanced 3D packaging systems for CMP, deposition, and eBeam metrology. The tools are aimed at high yield chip stacking, advanced DRAM, and high bandwidth memory used in AI data center and accelerator chips. Applied Materials sits at the center of the semiconductor equipment supply chain, supplying tools that...

According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Applied Materials (AMAT). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?

Susquehanna just gave a Street-high price target of $900 to Applied Materials stock.

Michael Burry warned of an AI bubble on June 30. Days later, memory and storage stocks, and Tesla are sliding on fresh valuation fears.

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.

Applied Materials is riding AI-driven chip demand, but can record margins, new products and China-related risks shape its next phase of growth?

Savita Subramanian, Bank of America Securities’ head of US equity and quantitative strategy, took to CNBC this week with a simple message. Corporate earnings are “gangbusters”, and the trade you actually want is the one no one is memeing about. Her pitch is that cyclicals are cheap, capex is accelerating, and the boring stuff has ... BofA’s Top Strategist Says Ditch the Index and Buy These ‘Boring’ Stocks Instead

The AI trade isn’t just about Nvidia anymore. That could be the true warning sign underlying Michael Burry’s current move on the markets. The investor behind "The Big Short" has revealed new bearish positions against Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA), Caterpillar (CAT), Applied Materials (AMAT), and the ...

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