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Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.

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Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) reported its fourth-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell. Here's a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41988497/applied-materials-announces-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024-results">details from the report. </a>
The Details: Applied Materials reported quarterly earnings of $2.32 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.19. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $7.05 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $6.95 billion and is an increase over sales of $6.72 billion from the same period last year.
The company reported a gross margin of 47.5% and a record operating income of $2.06 billion or 29.3% of net revenue.
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&#8220;Applied Materials&#8217; technology leadership and strong execution drove record Q4 and fiscal 2024 performance, our fifth consecutive year of growth,&#8221; said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO.
&#8220;Our portfolio of products and services uniquely positions us to enable our customers in their pursuit of AI and energy-efficient computing. As these key drivers of semiconductor innovation continue to grow in importance, the industry&#8217;s roadmap is becoming increasingly dependent on materials engineering, where Applied is the clear leader,&#8221; Dickerson added. 
Outlook:&nbsp;In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Applied expects net revenue to be approximately $7.15 billion, plus or minus $400 million. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be approximately $2.29, plus or minus 18 cents. 
AMAT Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Materials shares are down 3.84% after-hours at $178.87 at the time of publication Thursday.
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Applied Materials shares are trading lower following Q1 financial results.

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Applied Materials Sees Q1 FY25 Revenue $6.75B-$7.55B, Adj. EPS $2.11-$2.47

Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.32 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.19 by 5.94 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $7.050 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $6.954 billion by 1.38 percent. This is a 4.86 percent increase over sales of $6.723 billion the same period last year.

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Applied Mat Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $2.32 Beats $2.19 Estimate, Sales $7.050B Beat $6.954B Estimate

Wall Street expects Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) to report $2.19 in earnings per share and $6.95 billion in revenues when the company posts fourth-quarter earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings?tickers=AMAT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">after market hours</a>.
The stock is up 20.48% over the past year and 20.25% year-to-date.
Let&#8217;s look at what the charts indicate for Applied Materials stock and how the stock currently maps against Wall Street estimates.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Applied Materials Technical Setup Ahead Of Q4 Earnings&nbsp;</h2>
Applied Materials stock is currently showing signs of a bearish trend, with the stock trading below its key exponential moving averages (five, 20 and 50-day), indicating continued selling pressure and potential downside. 
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Applied Materials stock price of $186.07 has fallen below several crucial simple moving averages (eight-day at $188.02, 20-day at $185.92, 50-day at $191 and 200-day at $204.03), each presenting a bearish signal.
The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) reading of negative 1.65 supports this view, suggesting downside momentum. 
Meanwhile, the RSI at 46.97 indicates AMAT stock is nearing oversold territory, potentially signaling short-term relief. 
However, technical indicators broadly suggest caution for now.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Applied Materials See 9% Upside</h2>
Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The consensus analyst rating</a> on Applied Materials stock stands at a Buy currently with a price target of $214.89. The latest analyst ratings from Stifel and Susquehanna give Applied Materials stock an average price target of $203.33, suggesting a potential 9.23% upside.
Price Action: Applied Materials stock was trading at $185.75 at the time of publication.
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Applied Materials: Bearish Chart Signals Ahead Of Q4 Earnings – 9% Upside In Sight?

Signs of a waning Trump-led rally emerged Thursday as investors assessed the economic outlook and awaited potential signals on the interest-rate path from the upcoming Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s speech in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jerome-powell">Dallas at 3 p.m. ET. </a>
Inflation data from the past two days provided mixed signals: consumer prices met expectations, while producer prices slightly exceeded forecasts, with both indicators showing a year-over-year uptick in October.
Despite this inflation data, markets remain confident the Fed will continue easing, pricing in an 80% likelihood of a December rate cut.
Wall Street&#8217;s major indices were in the red by midday, with the S&amp;P 500 down 0.3% and small-cap stocks lagging behind large-caps.
The U.S. dollar index ticked up 0.1%, even as Treasury yields declined. Bonds outperformed equities, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) climbing 1.2%.
Gold edged 0.2% lower, while oil rose 0.2%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) saw its rally stall, dropping 1.8%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>20,986.66</td>
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<td>5,969.78</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:55 p.m. ET </figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent111424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.3% to $595.18.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.2% to $438.76.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slipped 0.4% to $510.28.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) tumbled 1% to $232.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) outperformed, rising 0.2%. The&nbsp;Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) lagged, down 1.5%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) rose 7% after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results. </li>
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Other stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
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<li>Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), down over 2%, </li>
<li>Brookfield Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BN#NYSE">BN</a>), up 0.9%, </li>
<li>Talen Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NASDAQ">TLN</a>), up 0.9%, </li>
<li>Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), down 7.5%, </li>
<li>Tetra Tech Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTEK#NASDAQ">TTEK</a>), down over 10%, </li>
<li>StandardAero Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SARO#NYSE">SARO</a>), down 5.5%. </li>
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Companies slated to report their earnings after Thursday&#8217;s close include Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), Globant S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLOB#NYSE">GLOB</a>), AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>). 
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Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT/earnings">closing bell on Thursday, Nov. 14.</a>
Analysts expect the Santa Clara, California-based bank to report quarterly earnings at $2.19 per share, up from $2.12 per share in the year-ago period. Applied Materials projects to report revenue of $6.97 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $6.72 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Sept. 12, Applied Materials' board approved a quarterly cash dividend of 40 cents per share payable on the company&#8217;s common stock.
Applied Materials shares fell 2.1% to close at $182.79 on Wednesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/amat/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58c6ab8cb85e9300015f1add/brian-chin">Stifel analyst Brian Chin</a> maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $270 to $250 on Nov. 12. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald analyst &nbsp;C J Muse reiterated an Overweight rating with a price target of $250 on Oct. 8. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e1c5a787da4190001b35c41/joseph-quatrochi">Wells Fargo analyst Joseph Quatrochi </a>maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $260 to $235 on Oct. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $245 to $225 on Sept. 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Atif Malik maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $240 to $217 on Sept. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
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Considering buying AMAT stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Applied Materials Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

U.S. stocks could open on a tentative note on Thursday after the averages scaled record highs last week. Futures of all three major indices were slightly up as investors processed the crucial Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Wednesday.
After scaling a peak of 44,000 on Monday, Dow Jones and other major indices witnessed a minor pullback as investors maintained a cautious stance and booked profits.
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.10%</td>
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<td>0.74%</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged up by 0.09% to $597.70 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gained 0.04% to $512.46, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 closing the day in green, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq registered a decline.
Crude oil prices remained under the $70 mark but continued to edge up due to concerns about strained supply.
Treasury yields edged up again as investors wait for Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's speech on the economic outlook.
On the economic data front, the U.S. annual inflation rate rose to 2.6% in October from 2.4% in the previous month, which is in line with market estimates. The CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month in October.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, energy, and real estate stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday.
However, information technology and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.26%</td>
<td>19,230.73</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.02%</td>
<td>5,985.38</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.11%</td>
<td>43,958.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.94%</td>
<td>2,369.37</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Insights From Analysts:
Jeremy Schwartz, chief investment officer at WisdomTree, said that the CPI data was "even better than reported."
To explain this, he used more real-time data to note that the headline inflation fell from 2.6% to 1.3%.
"The Fed should continue recalibrating to neutral," said Schwartz.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">CPI news even better than reported! Using more real time metrics for shelter, headline inflation drops from 2.6% to 1.3% Core inflation drops from 3.3% to 1.76% Official BLS shelter 4.9% vs our Estimate of 1.3% The Fed should continue recalibrating to neutral! <a href="https://t.co/mexinRva6Z">pic.twitter.com/mexinRva6Z</a>
&mdash; Jeremy Schwartz (@JeremyDSchwartz) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyDSchwartz/status/1856693738224955479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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CME Group's FedWatch tool <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">reflected</a> this positive sentiment for another rate cut next month, with its probability rising from 60% to 70%.
Sonu Varghese, Vice President at Carson Group, downplayed fears of a rebound in inflation, stating that there are "disinflationary trends" that will "likely keep a lid" on a rise in prices.
On the other hand, analysts at BlackRock Investment Institute <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual/insights/blackrock-investment-institute/weekly-commentary">expressed</a> caution on inflation.
"We focus on U.S. CPI to see if inflation will keep falling toward the Fed's 2% target. Short-term inflation has been decreasing, with immigration boosting the labor supply and cooling wage growth. However, recent services PCE data remains sticky, indicating that inflation may settle above 2% in the medium term."
On the equity front, though, Varghese expressed a bullish outlook.
"Overall, economic strengths clearly outweigh areas of weakness, and the opportunities likely have a higher probability of coming to fruition than the threats. The balance favors continued strength for equities, which is why we're maintaining our overweight to stocks, especially US stocks."
WisdomTree and Wharton School economist&nbsp;Jeremy Siegel echoed similar sentiments.
"The ‘bull market' sentiment remains intact, though valuations remain a watch point," he said, adding that the expectations of "lighter regulations" from President-elect Donald Trump's administration would benefit equities.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Thursday's economic calendar includes the release of additional inflation-related data.
<ul>
<li>Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler will speak at 7 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Initial jobless claims data and Purchasing Power Index (PPI) will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at 3 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>New York Fed President John Williams will speak at 4:15 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares fell over 9% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company said it needs more time to file its quarterly report.</li>
<li>ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) shares gained 3% in premarket trading after the company maintained its 2030 targets.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) and Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) shares continued to surge after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) crossed the $90,000 mark.</li>
<li>Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) shares fell over 4% after the company reported a fall in earnings on a year-on-year basis.</li>
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, as investors digested the recent inflation data. The U.S. annual inflation rate rose to 2.6% in October from 2.4% in the previous month, in line with market estimates. The CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month in October.
Shares of Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) fell around 10% on Wednesday after the company posted downbeat third-quarter results. CyberArk Software Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter.
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The Dow Jones closed higher by around 47 points to 43,958.19 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.02% to 5,985.38, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.26% at 19,230.73 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), and Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) today.
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<li>Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) reported better-than-expected results for its first quarter and raised its full-year 2025 guidance. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $13.84 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $13.77 billion. The networking equipment maker reported adjusted earnings of 91 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 87 cents per share. Cisco shares fell 2.9% to $57.45 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 49 per share on revenue of $2.65 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Advance Auto Parts shares fell 0.2% to $40.85 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Analysts expect Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.19 per share on revenue of $6.95 billion after the closing bell. Applied Materials shares gained 0.2% to $183.22 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Applied Mat.
Looking at options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 57% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $133,910 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $443,864.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $150.0 and $210.0 for Applied Mat, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Mat's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Applied Mat's whale trades within a strike price range from $150.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731444470_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$69.8K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>196</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>609</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$8.38</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>88</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Applied Mat, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Applied Mat's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,243,432, the AMAT's price is down by -0.9%, now at $186.87. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 2 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $210.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $170. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $250. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On Applied Mat

Stifel analyst Brian Chin maintains Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $270 to $250.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Applied Mat, Lowers Price Target to $250

In the latest quarter, 15 analysts provided ratings for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $229.73, a high estimate of $280.00, and a low estimate of $170.00. Highlighting a 5.64% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $243.47. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731351618_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Applied Mat among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mehdi Hosseini</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mehdi Hosseini</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C J Muse</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Quatrochi</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Arcuri</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sidney Ho</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Chin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C J Muse</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Ellis</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Harlan Sur</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Shi</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Applied Mat. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Applied Mat compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Applied Mat's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Applied Mat's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Applied Mat analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Applied Mat</h2>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Applied Mat's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Applied Mat displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 5.49%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 25.15%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Applied Mat's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.21% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Applied Mat's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 5.2%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Applied Mat's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.35, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Deep Dive Into Applied Mat Stock: Analyst Perspectives (15 Ratings)

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AMAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 18 uncommon options trades for Applied Mat.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $117,490, and 16 are calls, for a total amount of $1,328,224.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $125.0 to $250.0 for Applied Mat during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Mat's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Applied Mat's whale trades within a strike price range from $125.0 to $250.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731343528_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$69.05</td>
<td>$65.35</td>
<td>$67.38</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$727.7K</td>
<td align="right">116</td>
<td align="right">108</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$74.6</td>
<td>$73.2</td>
<td>$73.2</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$73.2K</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$39.85</td>
<td>$38.65</td>
<td>$39.13</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$58.6K</td>
<td align="right">47</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$57.05</td>
<td>$56.15</td>
<td>$57.05</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$38.0</td>
<td>$36.65</td>
<td>$36.97</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td align="right">467</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
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<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Applied Mat, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Applied Mat's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 1,684,072, with AMAT's price down by -1.75%, positioned at $188.67.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 3 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $170.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $170. 
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Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini maintains Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $190 to $170.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Applied Mat, Lowers Price Target to $170

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Reported Earlier, U.S. Lawmakers Seek Details On China Sales From Top Semiconductor Equipment Makers, Including KLA, Applied Materials, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron, And ASML

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ASML, Tokyo Electron Queried By U.S. Lawmakers On Sales To China

The U.S. semiconductor industry is intensifying efforts to exclude Chinese firms from its supply chains, following Washington&#8217;s directives to reduce China&#8217;s involvement in critical next-generation technologies.
Prominent chip equipment makers, such as Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) and Lam Research Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), have informed suppliers that they must find non-Chinese alternatives for specific components or risk losing their supplier status.
This requirement also extends to barring suppliers with Chinese investors or shareholders from continuing business partnerships with these companies, the Wall Street Journal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/u-s-chip-toolmakers-move-to-cut-china-from-supply-chains-6ad44c98?mod=latest_headlines" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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Industry experts indicate that shifting to non-Chinese suppliers will likely increase chipmakers&#8217; costs, as alternatives may be limited or more expensive.
While Lam Research confirmed that it complies with U.S. export restrictions for chip-related supply chains, Applied Materials highlighted its efforts to source alternative components to ensure stable supply, especially as China remains one of its biggest markets.
The U.S. government has tightened its stance on Chinese imports, with both leading presidential candidates pledging stricter trade policies. The semiconductor industry is central to national security, and lawmakers have blocked China&#8217;s access to advanced chips and equipment made in U.S.-friendly regions such as Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.
Further, recent Commerce Department rules require U.S. companies to obtain licenses before disclosing technical information to Chinese suppliers, limiting the scope of Chinese involvement in sensitive chip technology.
BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya and Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari flagged Lam Research&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41528577/lam-research-positioned-for-growth-amid-nand-recovery-and-advanced-packaging-streng" rel="noreferrer noopener">strategic positioning in</a> key tech areas, including its role in the recovering NAND market and its consistent free cash flow, as factors supporting his outlook.
Arya pointed out that while China&#8217;s share will likely stabilize at 30% by December, export control risks remain, and gains in gross and operating margins appear constrained.
Hari also noted that the market could positively perceive Lam Research&#8217;s reduced revenue share from China in the Systems business.
Needham&#8217;s Charles Shi <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40423260/applied-materials-positioned-for-2025-growth-despite-soft-china-revenue-and-light-q" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted a notable</a> drop in Applied Material&#8217;s China revenue to 32%, below the typical 40% industry share, which he believes could set the stock up well if China wafer fab equipment (WFE) declines into 2025.
Cantor Fitzgerald&#8217;s C.J. Muse flagged Applied Materials&#8217;s strength in Silicon revenues, leading-edge Foundry, and DRAM, alongside solid margin performance and optimistic WFE share gains for 2025.
Price Actions: At last check on Monday, AMAT stock was down 0.44% at $182.57. LRCX was down 0.70% at $74.28.
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Applied Materials and Lam Research Shift Supply Chains Away from China to Meet New US Guidelines

Applied Materials, Lam Research tell vendors to follow new restrictions, spurred by U.S. government pressure &nbsp;
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'U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains' - WSJ

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