Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is included among the 13 Top Tech Stocks Paying Consistent Dividends. Applied Materials (AMAT) Target Raised, but Mizuho Flags China and Intel Risks Photo by Dan Dennis on Unsplash On December 17, Mizuho raised its price target on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) to $245 from $205, while keeping a Neutral rating on the stock. The firm sees more upside heading into 2026 as its outlook for wafer fab equipment spending improves. That stronger WFE backdrop is a pos ...

ASML and its chip-gear peers have been hindered over the past year by fears of weakening orders and restricted access to the China market. ASML Stock Buoyed By Positive Reports SPECIAL REPORT: Here's The Most Trusted Company For Investing ASML (ASML) stock hit its highest price in just over a year on Tuesday as investor sentiment improves for the semiconductor equipment segment. On Monday, ASML stock surged 6.6% to close at 867.30. In midday trades on the stock market today, ASML climbed a fraction to 872.3 ...