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Applied Materials is seen as a buy because AI demand is expected to lift its growth, margins, and outlook. The company’s earnings preview highlights this positive view.

Applied Materials shares fell 17% in a week after a forecast-free investor day, with a 6.7% drop following the presentation. The stock has already declined 24% since October 12.

The headline suggests Applied Materials is a strong engineering company behind AI, but no summary details are provided.

Applied Materials’ recent share-price run has been impressive, but a recent pullback raises questions about whether its chip equipment and services cash flows justify the current valuation. AI-driven partnership news may influence this assessment.

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Lam Research, Applied Materials, and KLA are all under pressure. Citi believes there’s even more downside potential after the three stocks have booked big declines as of late.

Both Applied Materials and Lam Research benefit from AI-driven chip demand, but Lam Research’s stronger memory growth and customer support give it an edge in the WFE space.

OAKLAND, Calif., October 23, 2026--Albert Invent Corp., the AI platform designed to transform how the world’s leading chemical and materials companies drive R&D, today announced a growth equity investment from Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc.