Applied Materials lays off 4% of workforce

Signage outside Applied Materials headquarters in Santa Clara, California, U.S., on Thursday, May 13, 2021.Chip equipment manufacturer Applied Materials is laying off 4% of its workforce.The company on Thursday began notifying impacted employees around the world "across all levels and groups," it said in a filing. Applied Materials provides equipment, services and software to industries, including the semiconductor industry.Applied Materials had approximately 36,100 full-time employees, according to an Augu ...