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Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Applied Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of equipment for the fabrication of semiconductor, flat panel liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules. The company also offers deployment and support services related to the equipment supplied. In fiscal year 2019, Applied reported results in three segments—Semiconductor Systems (62% of total 2019 revenue), Applied Global Services (26%) and Display and Adjacent Markets (12%).
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock is a Strong Buy for 2020 Amid Chip Growth
by Benjamin Rains
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Is Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year?
by Zacks Equity Research
Is (AMAT) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
Applied Materials (AMAT) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know
by Zacks Equity Research
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by Supriyo Bose
ROE helps investors distinguish profit-generating companies from profit burners and is useful in determining the financial health of a company.
Applied Materials, Children's Place, D.R. Horton, M/I Homes and Meritage Homes highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
by Zacks Equity Research
Applied Materials, Children's Place, D.R. Horton, M/I Homes and Meritage Homes highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
Bull of the Day: Applied Materials (AMAT)
by Kevin Cook
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by Benjamin Rains
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by Zacks Equity Research
Tencent (TCEHY) launches Pocket Reader II to gain foothold in China and counter competition.
5 Stocks That Helped the S&P 500 Index Score Big in 2019
by Zacks Equity Research
The easing of U.S.-China trade war and Fed's consecutive rate cuts have helped stocks log solid gains, in turn helping the S&P 500 to score big. Here's why.
Buy Micron (MU) Stock at New Highs Ahead of Earnings On 2020 Chip Growth?
by Benjamin Rains
Should investors consider buying Micron (MU) stock at its new highs ahead of Wednesday's Q1 earnings release, on 2020 chip industry expansion?
5 Highly-Ranked Tech Stocks to Buy for 2020
by Benjamin Rains
We dive into five technology stocks that investors might want to buy for 2020, as stocks continue to climb on U.S.-China trade positivity heading into the new year...
Why Is Applied Materials (AMAT) Up 5.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
by Zacks Equity Research
Applied Materials (AMAT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
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by Christopher Vargas
The stock market saw tepid movement Friday after the US struck a phase one deal with China.
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by Benjamin Rains
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by Zacks Equity Research
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by Nalak Das
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by James Giaquinto
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Is (AMAT) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
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by Supriyo Bose
ROE helps investors distinguish profit-generating companies from profit burners and is useful in determining the financial health of a company.
Anaplan, Ryder System, Applied Materials, Ubiquiti and Aspen Technology highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
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Anaplan, Ryder System, Applied Materials, Ubiquiti and Aspen Technology highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
Watch Out for an Overvaluation Trigger: Global Week Ahead
by John Blank
The U.S. stock market has been rallying on euphoric forward-looking stories of earnings growth for some time. I can't see any turndown either. I can only show you: these tech stocks look overvalued by a comfortable margin.