Applied Materials is a leading provider of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries. The company specializes in a range of technologies that enable the fabrication of advanced materials and components, crucial for powering devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Through its innovative solutions, Applied Materials helps manufacturers improve their production processes, enhance the performance of their products, and drive advancements in electronics, renewable energy, and other high-tech sectors. The company's commitment to research and development positions it at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of materials engineering and chip manufacturing. Read More
The U.S. bond market experienced a seismic shift on February 13, 2026, as the 10-year Treasury yield plummeted to 4.06% in response to a cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. This move marks a significant departure from the volatile interest rate environment that characterized much of 2025, suggesting
The global semiconductor landscape shifted decisively on February 13, 2026, as Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) saw its shares surge a staggering 14.1% in a single trading session. The rally, which added tens of billions of dollars to the company's market capitalization, followed a blowout fiscal first-quarter earnings report that
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.23%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.16%, and March E-mini Nasd...
On February 13, 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered a report many investors had long awaited: headline inflation in the United States plummeted to a nearly five-year low. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a year-over-year increase of just 2.4%, a level not seen since the early
Brokerages turned bullish after the company issued a stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings outlook and reported record quarterly revenue from its DRAM segment.
Semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.1% year on year to $7.01 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($7.65 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 8.1% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.38 per share was 7.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As of February 12, 2026, the semiconductor industry has officially entered what analysts are calling the "Giga-cycle," with global Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) spending projected to hit an unprecedented $135.2 billion this year. This revised forecast, spearheaded by reports from SEMI and echoed by industry leaders, represents a staggering
In a decisive move that has sent ripples through the semiconductor sector, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) shares rocketed nearly 10% on Wednesday, closing at a record $410.34. The surge was fueled by an announcement that the Idaho-based memory giant has officially entered volume production for its next-generation HBM4 (High
Semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 2.1% year on year to $7.01 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($7.65 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 8.1% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.38 per share was 7.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
TEMPE, AZ — February 12, 2026 — Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR) has sent shockwaves through the semiconductor industry this week, reporting a fourth-quarter earnings blowout that far exceeded even the most optimistic Wall Street projections. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.69, a staggering 60% surprise over the
