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US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq rises as chip stocks' gains offset Middle East jitters

Wall Street rose as chip stocks rallied, offsetting concerns over escalating US-Iran tensions. Gains in semiconductor firms, led by Micron and Applied Materials, lifted indexes, while Meta slipped on AI chip updates. Stable jobless claims supported sentiment, though volatility in AI-linked stocks and rate hike expectations kept markets cautious.

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Which Semiconductor ETF Is Winning The AI Race In 2026?

The artificial intelligence race has made semiconductors the stock market’s best-performing industry in 2026, but not every ETF has benefited equally.

Applied Materials Stock May Not Be as Expensive as It Seems Even After Record Rally

Applied Materials Stock May Not Be as Expensive as It Seems Even After Record Rally

Applied Materials' stock has surged to fresh all-time highs after record earnings and a new Street-high $900 price target, highlighting growing confidence in the AI semiconductor equipment cycle.

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Applied Materials Stock Remains Attractive as Growth Accelerates

Susquehanna just gave a Street-high price target of $900 to Applied Materials stock.

'The Big Short' Michael Burry Warns AI Stocks Could Crash 30% as He Shorts Nvidia, Tesla and SOXX

Michael Burry shorts Nvidia, Tesla, SOXX and Caterpillar, warning AI valuations may have moved ahead of fundamentals amid market extremes.

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Nvidia, Tesla, Caterpillar: ETFs Most Exposed to Michael Burry's New Shorts

Michael Burry, the investor best known for predicting the 2008 housing market collapse, has taken aim at some of Wall Street’s biggest AI winners, raising fresh questions for ETF investors heavily exposed to the trade. His latest regulatory filing revealed bearish positions against Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:CAT), Tesla,…

Stock Index Futures Gain at Quarter-End, U.S. JOLTS Report and Nike Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.10%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.16% this morning, putting the major indexes on track for their strongest quarterly gains in years.

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Dow Jones hits record above 52,000 as Alphabet debuts in index, S&P 500 climbs and Nasdaq jumps over 2% as tech stocks lead Wall Street rally - here's how US stock market performed today (June 29)

Dow Jones hits record above 52,000 as Alphabet debuts in index, S&P 500 climbs and Nasdaq jumps over 2% as tech stocks lead Wall Street rally - here's how US stock market performed today (June 29)

S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq today June 29: The US stock market started the shortened trading week with solid gains as the Dow Jones closed above 52,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced, supported by strong technology stocks led by Alphabet and semiconductor companies.

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Bank of America Just Gave Applied Materials Stock a New Street-High Price Target

Bank of America Just Gave Applied Materials Stock a New Street-High Price Target

Applied Materials is riding optimism about growing AI spending, as stronger semiconductor forecasts and Wall Street enthusiasm keep momentum intact.

Goldman Sachs Predicts 3 Stocks to Benefit Most From $757B AI’s Capex Supercycle

Goldman Sachs Predicts 3 Stocks to Benefit Most From $757B AI’s Capex Supercycle

These three stocks give investors three distinct ways to participate in one of the largest technology investment cycles of the decade.

How Applied Materials Could Become the Next $1 Trillion Chip Stock

How Applied Materials Could Become the Next $1 Trillion Chip Stock

This business makes the complicated and expensive hardware needed to produce the latest AI chips. Is Wall Street overpaying or underpaying? Citi thinks it's the latter.

From Quantum to Clothing: Insider Trades Hit 3 Big Names

From Quantum to Clothing: Insider Trades Hit 3 Big Names

See these top names across quantum computing, artificial intelligence and clothing that insiders are buying and selling.

Why Applied Materials Just Got a New Street-High Price Target

Why Applied Materials Just Got a New Street-High Price Target

Wells Fargo analysts believe AMAT has more room to run amid the ever-increasing demand for semiconductor equipment and AI infrastructure buildouts.

Applied Materials Stock Looks Pricey—Can AI Demand Justify the Rally?

Applied Materials Stock Looks Pricey—Can AI Demand Justify the Rally?

Applied Materials has crossed its dot-com peak on valuation, but with AI-driven demand and analyst targets still climbing, this rally could still have legs.

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Applied Materials Is Now More Expensive Than Its Dot-Com Era Peak. AI Demand Justifies the AMAT Stock Valuation.

Applied Materials is trading at a higher valuation than its late-1990s dot-com era peak as investors price in its central role in AI chip manufacturing.

These 3 Semiconductor Stocks Just Got a Bullish Nod From Citi. Buy the Dip.

Citi highlighted Broadcom (AVGO), Texas Instruments (TXN), and Applied Materials (AMAT) as attractive buys following the recent semiconductor sector selloff triggered by Broadcom’s Q2 results.

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Applied Materials can respond to rise in demand with eight quarters of lead time, CEO says

Dickerson was speaking at a press conference before the opening of Applied Materials' new facility ‌in Singapore.

Applied Materials Stock Just Hit New Record Highs. Don’t Count the Rally Out Just Yet.

Applied Materials (AMAT) demonstrates exceptional growth, profitability, and price momentum, recently reaching an all-time high of $462.40. AMAT maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion. Shares are up nearly 180% over the past year. Despite valuation concerns, short interest remains low at 2%, and consensus sentiment is predominantly bullish. Today’s Featured...

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Is Applied Materials Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?

Applied Materials has notably outperformed the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Applied Materials Bets AI Boom Will Drive Logic, DRAM and Packaging Growth

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Chief Executive Officer Gary Dickerson said artificial intelligence is driving a multi-year expansion in semiconductor manufacturing demand, with the company positioned around the areas he described as the fastest-growing parts of wafer fab equipment spending. Speaki

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Upgrade grid to realise AI dream: Applied Materials executive

Applied Materials urges India to modernise its power grid to fuel its AI ambitions, highlighting the need for reliable, clean energy. The company suggests incentives for clean power adoption and planning AI infrastructure as a connected national system, emphasising the critical role of grid modernisation for technological advancement.

Broadcom’s AI Packaging Bet Gets Bigger. Wall Street Is Betting on More Upside for AVGO Stock.

Broadcom joining Applied Materials’ EPIC platform adds another layer to the AI infrastructure story, as advanced packaging becomes more critical for custom accelerators, networking chips, and next-generation compute systems.

Behind the Numbers: Why Applied Materials’ Historic Q2 Results Justify New All-Time Highs

Applied Materials beat analyst estimates in its latest quarterly results following a historic bull run.

Applied Materials Highlights AI-Driven Chip Demand, 30% Systems Growth at JPMorgan Event

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) executives highlighted continued momentum tied to artificial intelligence-related semiconductor demand, with strength concentrated in advanced logic, DRAM and advanced packaging, during a presentation at J.P. Morgan’s 54th annual Technology, Media and Communications C

Applied Materials Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) reported record fiscal second-quarter revenue and earnings, with executives saying accelerating demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping semiconductor equipment spending toward areas where the company holds leading positions. President and CEO G

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