Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Applied Mat. Our analysis of options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:AMAT) revealed 42 unusual trades.Delving into the details, we found 42% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 15 were puts, with a value of $1,594,840, and 27 were calls, valued at $2,160,628.Expected Price MovementsAfter evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing o ...

KLA Corporation Conference Call Summary Company Overview - **Company**: KLA Corporation (NasdaqGS: KLAC) - **Date of Conference**: December 03, 2025 - **Speaker**: Brian Higgins, CFO Key Industry Insights Equipment Market Trends - The wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) market is expected to see modest growth in the first half of 2026, with an acceleration in the second half driven by high-performance computing and advanced packaging [6][12] - KLA has experienced mid-teens revenue growth and high 20% EPS growth in 2025, indicating strong market positioning and execution [6][12] - The company anticipates a WFE market size between $105 billion and $110 billion for 2025, with advanced packaging contributing an additional $11 billion [14] Drivers of Growth - Investment in leading-edge technology nodes, particularly the two-nanometer node, is expected to drive growth, with high-bandwidth memory and advanced packaging being significant contributors [9][10] - The design environment has improved since the seven-nanometer node, leading to increased process control intensity and efficiency [7][8] - KLA's share of the WFE market has increased, with expectations of further share gains due to broadening investments in leading-edge technology [15][16] Regional Market Dynamics - The Chinese market is projected to be modestly down, with KLA's share of the market declining from 40% in 2024 to mid-20s in 2026 due to export controls and market access issues [22][24][25] - The impact of the BIS rule change is estimated to have cost KLA approximately $300 million in expected revenue [25] Financial Performance Revenue and Margins - Advanced packaging revenue reached approximately $925 million in 2025, up 70% year-over-year, indicating strong demand in the logic segment [35][36] - Gross margin is guided at 62% for the quarter, with expectations of maintaining this level in the coming year despite tariff headwinds [44][47] Service Business Growth - KLA's service business is growing at a rate of 12%-14%, driven by high customer reliance on process control systems and increased contract pricing [48][52] - The average life of KLA systems has increased, contributing to a growing installed base and service revenue [51][52] Competitive Landscape - KLA faces limited competition in the advanced process control market, particularly in China, where domestic alternatives are not yet formidable [30][31] - The company is optimistic about engaging with new customers and expanding its market presence as the foundry market broadens [32][34] Conclusion - KLA Corporation is well-positioned for growth in the semiconductor equipment market, driven by advancements in technology nodes, strong demand for process control, and a robust service business. The company is navigating challenges in the Chinese market while capitalizing on opportunities in advanced packaging and high-performance computing.

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 08: In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Applied Materials Inc. (NYSE: AMAT), a leading American semiconductor and display equipment company, in front of a screen showing the company's brand logo on August 8, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)Getty ImagesApplied Materials (AMAT) stock has achieved day 7 of a consecutive gain streak, with total gains during this timeframe reaching a 20% return. The compa ...

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半导体设备是半导体产业链的基石，存储扩产与自主可控共振，国产替代空间广阔。半导体设备位于产 业链上游，是支撑芯片制造与封测的核心产业。根据SEMI的数据，2025年上半年仍以33.2%的份额保持 全球最大单一市场地位，国内设备龙头业绩表现亮眼，2025年前三季度八家龙头公司合计营收同增 37.3%，归母净利润同增23.9%。我们判断，随着AI大模型驱动存储技术向3D化演进，叠加长鑫、长存 等国内存储大厂扩产项目落地，国产半导体设备产业链有望迎来新一轮高速增长机遇。 国金证券近日发布电子行业研究：半导体设备位于产业链上游，是支撑芯片制造与封测的核心产业。根 据SEMI的数据，2025年上半年仍以33.2%的份额保持全球最大单一市场地位，国内设备龙头业绩表现亮 眼，2025年前三季度八家龙头公司合计营收同增37.3%，归母净利润同增23.9%。 以下为研究报告摘要： 行业观点 投资逻辑 全球半导体步入强劲复苏周期，设备市场维持高景气。全球半导体市场已结束去库周期，根据WSTS预 测，2025年上半年全球半导体市场规模同比增长18.9%，全年预计增长15.4%。随着行业供需关系改 善，在AI算力与先进制程扩产的驱动 ...

截至11月28日，京仪装备股东户数1.06万，较上期减少2.26%；人均流通股11281股，较上期增加 2.31%。2025年1月-9月，京仪装备实现营业收入11.03亿元，同比增长42.81%；归母净利润1.29亿元，同 比减少0.99%。 分红方面，京仪装备A股上市后累计派现3360.00万元。 12月2日，京仪装备跌1.34%，成交额2.23亿元。两融数据显示，当日京仪装备获融资买入额1821.92万 元，融资偿还1673.24万元，融资净买入148.68万元。截至12月2日，京仪装备融资融券余额合计2.71亿 元。 融资方面，京仪装备当日融资买入1821.92万元。当前融资余额2.70亿元，占流通市值的2.48%，融资余 额超过近一年80%分位水平，处于高位。 融券方面，京仪装备12月2日融券偿还0.00股，融券卖出300.00股，按当日收盘价计算，卖出金额2.70万 元；融券余量1.32万股，融券余额118.85万元，超过近一年90%分位水平，处于高位。 资料显示，北京京仪自动化装备技术股份有限公司位于北京市北京经济技术开发区凉水河二街8号院14 号楼A座，成立日期2016年6月30日，上市日期20 ...

Following my last article on Lam Research ( LRCX ), the wafer fabrication leader appreciated by roughly 19% in the stock price. My previously guided 12-month price target of $160 has been exceeded, marking an all-time high price ofDear Reader,I am a Senior Derivatives Expert with over 10 years of experience in the field of Asset Management, specializing in equity analysis and research, macroeconomics, and risk-managed portfolio construction. My professional background covers both institutional and private c ...

Following my last article on Lam Research ( LRCX ), the wafer fabrication leader appreciated by roughly 19% in the stock price. My previously guided 12-month price target of $160 has been exceeded, marking an all-time high price ofDear Reader,I am a Senior Derivatives Expert with over 10 years of experience in the field of Asset Management, specializing in equity analysis and research, macroeconomics, and risk-managed portfolio construction. My professional background covers both institutional and private c ...

We're up to final trades here. What do you got. >> Um, Netflix.It's weird as a shareholder. I'm reading these stories about them for some reason wanting to bid for Warner Brothers and I'm sort of not sure if I want them to win or not. >> Yeah.Uh, the market's not sure either, I don't think. Right. I mean, that's why it's 19% off its high.Yeah. >> I'll do Oracle, Mike. I mean, I'm not saying that the ultimate bottom is in, but I do think it rallies into earnings next week.>> All right, Shannon. >> Financials ...

Question-and-Answer SessionSo Brice, let's just start and talk about just WFE in general. You're pointing to the first half of next year being sort of flat to modestly up in the second half, I think you think will be a little stronger, so a little more of a back half loaded year next year. What are the drivers for the second half of the year to kind of accelerate versus the first half? Is it mostly due to DRAM and the fab readiness issue?Brice HillSenior VP, CFO & leads Global Information Services Awesome. ...