Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT), a bellwether in the semiconductor equipment industry, experienced a dramatic stock decline of over 14% on Friday, August 15, 2025. This significant plunge, which erased more than $21.2 billion from its market capitalization, was triggered by a surprisingly weak sales and earnings forecast for the
The U.S. stock market in mid-August 2025 presents a fascinating paradox: a landscape of record-breaking highs for major indices juxtaposed with daily volatility and sector-specific headwinds. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has touched new all-time highs and all three major indices—the S&P 500 (SPX), and
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Semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 23.6% year on year to $3.17 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $3.15 billion at the midpoint, 2.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $9.38 per share was 9.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the global technology landscape with a bold proposal: a 100% tariff on semiconductors manufactured overseas, unless companies commit to establishing or expanding manufacturing operations within the United States. This aggressive stance, announced on August 6, 2025, during a meeting with Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Thursday's session is showcasing interesting market movements in the S&P500 index, with notable gap up and gap down stocks. Stay updated with the gapping S&P500 stocks in today's session.
Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold.
Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.
It's a rough start to the new month for Wall Street, as major U.S. stock indices plunged by midday Friday, setting the stage for a negative weekly close.
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 23.6% year on year to $3.17 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $3.15 billion at the midpoint, 2.8% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $9.38 per share was 9.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a series of divergent earnings reports highlighted a clear split in the semiconductor industry, with investors rewarding companies exposed to the AI boom while punishing those tied to slowing consumer electronics and manufacturing equipment markets.
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC)
will be reporting earnings this Thursday after market hours. Here’s what you need to know.
KLA Corp (KLAC) combines strong growth fundamentals with bullish technical patterns, making it a top pick for investors seeking high-growth stocks with momentum.
