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Anirudha Bhagat

LRCX vs. AMAT: Which Chip-Equipment Stock Is a Better Buy Right Now?

Applied Materials' diversified portfolio, resilient growth and lower valuation give it the edge over Lam Research in the AI-driven chip boom.

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Om Jaiswal

LRCX's ALD Moly Adoption Ramps Up: Will it be a Key Growth Driver?

Lam Research's early lead in ALD molybdenum tools positions it to gain share in advanced chipmaking for NAND and AI-driven logic.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Aug 12, 2025

Companies In The News Are: MU, AAON, LEGN, FNV.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Aug 12, 2025

U.S. stock markets closed lower on Monday after an impressive last week.

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Aniruddha Ganguly

2 Stocks to Buy From the Challenging Semiconductor Industry

The Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry players like AVGO and AMAT gain from the growing proliferation of AI, ML and consumer electronic devices.

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Subham Roy

Applied Materials Before Q3 Earnings: How to Play the Stock

AMAT's third-quarter fiscal 2025 performance is likely to grow on the back of AI-driven chip demand, but trade tensions can weigh on results.

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Supriyo Bose

Can Solid Automotive Revenues Propel QCOM Stock Amid Tariff Woes?

Qualcomm's Q3 earnings beat on strong automotive and IoT growth, but China tariffs and high R&D costs cloud its outlook.

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Santanu Roy

Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: Digi Power X, RF Industries & Starbucks in Focus

Zacks spotlights Digi Power X, RF Industries and Starbucks as standout gainers amid market volatility and economic uncertainty.

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Shaun Pruitt

Is Apple Stock a Buy After Appeasing President Trump?

Apple's stock has spiked +10% in August, as the company has appeased President Trump's request to move chip manufacturing back to the U.S.

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Zacks Equity Research

Microchip Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Down Y/Y, Shares Drop

MCHP's Q1 earnings and sales beat estimates despite steep yearly declines, with Q2 guidance signaling sequential growth ahead.

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Zacks Equity Research

Navitas Stock Declines 15.7% on Q2 Loss, Revenues Down Y/Y

NVTS shares tumble after weak Q2 results and guidance, despite new NVIDIA and Powerchip deals targeting multi-billion-dollar markets by 2030.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Aug 8, 2025

U.S. stocks ended mixed on Thursday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 giving up their gains, as investors assessed President Donald Trump's plans to impose hefty tariffs on chip imports and digested the latest batch of corporate earnings.

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Mark Vickery

Top Research Reports for NVIDIA, Palantir & Coca-Cola

PLTR's soaring stock, AI momentum, and S&P 500 inclusion make it a standout in today's top research reports.

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Aniruddha Ganguly

AVGO Expands Data Center Portfolio With Jericho4: Hold the Stock?

Broadcom's Jericho4 launch and soaring AI networking demand fuel gains, but margin pressure clouds the outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

FUJIFILM's Q1 Earnings Decline Y/Y, Imaging Solutions Boost Revenues

FUJIY posts modest Q1 revenue growth on strength in Bio CDMO and Imaging, despite FX losses hitting net income.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Aug 7, 2025

U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, led by a Nasdaq rally, as shares of Apple jumped after it pledged to boost investment in domestic manufacturing, while investors assessed another batch of earnings reports.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Amkor Technology Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to AMKR stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for Walmart, BlackRock & Texas Instruments

WMT, BLK, and TXN top today's analyst picks, each navigating growth, strategy shifts, and macro risks in Q3 2025.

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Bryan Hayes

Astera Labs Hits All-Time High Following Q2 Earnings Beat

This market leader has seen its stock advance more than 200% off the April lows.

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Anirudha Bhagat

ASML vs. AMAT: Which Semiconductor Equipment Leader Is a Better Buy?

Applied Materials' broader chip tool lineup, better near-term outlook and lower valuation give it an edge over ASML Holding right now.

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Anirudha Bhagat

Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Soars 18% YTD: Time to Hold or Book Profit?

TSM's 17.5% YTD surge rides on soaring AI demand and solid earnings, but global risks suggest holding for now.

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Zacks Equity Research

Skyworks Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y, Shares Rise

SWKS jumps after fiscal Q3 earnings and revenues beat; strong Mobile demand and Android launches drive growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

CRUS Q1 Earnings & Sales Top, Rise Y/Y on Diversified Market Tailwinds

Cirrus Logic beats fiscal Q1 2026 estimates with strong demand for audio chips. It projects a revenue surge in fiscal Q2 on smartphone momentum.

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Mark Vickery

Small-Caps Stay Higher, Other Indexes Dwindle

President Trump mentioned adding new tariffs on semiconductor imports, which helped move markets aside from the Russell 2000 lower.

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Zacks Equity Research

Microchip Set to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

MCHP eyes fiscal Q1 revenue up to $1.07B as inventory correction, direct shipments, and design wins drive demand.

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