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Lam Research Announces Plans to Invest More than $3B to Expand Global Lab Network, Increase Innovation Velocity in the AI Era

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that it intends to invest more than $3 billion over the next five years to expand its global research and development (R&D) lab network. The planned multi-site expansion is expected …

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Surprises With Q2 Sales But Stock Drops

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Surprises With Q2 Sales But Stock Drops Semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 24.8% year on year to $9.12 billion. On top of that, next quarter's revenue guidance ($10.25 billion at the …

Applied Materials Forecast Gets Tepid Reaction After Stock Rally

(Bloomberg) -- Applied Materials Inc. delivered an estimate-beating forecast that still got a lukewarm reaction from investors, a sign of the lofty hopes surrounding a company that's key to the AI boom. Most Read from Bloomberg Anthropic in Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart …

Tyson to Close More Beef Plants as US Cattle Shortage Drags On

(Bloomberg) -- Tyson Foods Inc. said it would close several additional beef plants, in the latest sign of the US beefpacking industry's restructuring amid a prolonged US cattle shortage. Most Read from Bloomberg Anthropic in Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart for $6 Billion …

Q2 Earnings Highlights: Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT) Vs The Rest Of The Diversified Financial Services Stocks

Q2 Earnings Highlights: Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT) Vs The Rest Of The Diversified Financial Services Stocks The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn't). Let's take a look at how …

Chip equipment maker Lam Research to invest more than $3 billion to expand R&D labs

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Lam Research said on Thursday it intends to invest more than $3 billion in ‌the next five years to expand its ‌global research and development lab network, as it seeks to increase ​experiment capacity and speed up product development. The …

Elastic to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Earnings Results on Thursday, August 27, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elastic (NYSE: ESTC) announced that it will release its financial results for its first quarter fiscal 2027 ended July 31, 2026, after the U.S. market close on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The company will host a conference call at …

Xylem Declares Third Quarter Dividend of 43 Cents per Share

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.43 per share payable on September 24, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 27, 2026. About Xylem Xylem (XYL) is a Fortune …

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q2

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Posts Better-Than-Expected Sales In Q2 Semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street's revenue expectations , with sales up 24.8% year on year to $9.12 billion. On top of that, next quarter's revenue guidance ($10.25 billion …

Earnings Snapshot: Applied Materials AI, DRAM growth drive Q3 beat; Q4 outlook tops consensus

[Applied Materials campus in Silicon Valley] Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images [Applied Materials Q3 2026 Earnings Snapshot] Earnings Snapshot (Seeking Alpha) MORE ON APPLIED MATERIALS * Applied Materials: Strong Fundamentals, But I'm Downgrading Ahead Of Earnings [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4929357-applied-materials-strong-fundamentals-downgrading-ahead-of-earnings] * Applied Materials: July Purged Positioning, …

Martin Marietta Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) ("Martin Marietta" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.83 per share …

Is Wayfair (W) Still A Bargain After Its Earnings Surge?

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Wayfair stock has rebounded over the past few years, yet investors now face a split verdict on value, with an intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash …

Costco (COST) Debuts Reusable Tote Trio In West Coast Stores And Online Soon

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Costco Wholesale (NasdaqGS:COST) is rolling out Out Of The Woods LLC's XL Tote Trio reusable bag set in select West Coast warehouses, with online availability …

Republic Services (RSG) Closes $865 Million In Deals With $1.2 Billion More Ahead

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) is pursuing aggressive M&A activity in 2026, with completed and planned …

Merck (MRK) Stock Fair Value Edges Higher After Analysts Back Pipeline Progress

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Price target commentary for Merck has shifted toward a US$140 to US$155 range, anchored by a modest uplift in fair value from US$132.78 to …

Berkshire Bought Alphabet Stock in Q2—and Maybe Microsoft Too

A Berkshire filing reveals a very active quarter for buying stocks, including Alphabet. Microsoft might have been another big purchase. Continue Reading

Pinterest to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) announced today that Bill Ready, CEO, will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference. The session is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 8:10 a.m PT / 11:10 a.m. ET. A live webcast …

Docusign to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results on September 3, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Docusign (Nasdaq: DOCU) today announced that it will release its second quarter fiscal 2027 financial results after the U.S. markets close on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at …

Xylem Appoints D. Christian Koch to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xylem (NYSE: XYL), a global water technology leader, today announced that D. Christian Koch has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Koch brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience spanning operations, manufacturing, strategy and business …

AIG Expands Cyber Insurance Offering to Help Businesses Manage Cloud Outage Risks

New Parametric Cloud Outage Solution Helps Businesses Protect Against Cloud Disruptions and Receive Faster Claims Payments NEW YORK, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced a new Parametric Cloud Outage Solution, providing clients an additional layer of cyber insurance protection …

Applied Materials sees revenue above estimates, shares fall on high expectations

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Applied Materials forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, betting ‌that unabated demand for advanced AI chips ‌will continue to fuel robust spending on its semiconductor manufacturing ​equipment. Yet, its shares fell 5% in extended trading on high …

S&P 500 Rides AI Stock Rally to Fresh Record High

The S&P 500 cruised through the latest round of earnings reports and inflation data to close at a record high on Thursday. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.8%. Artificial intelligence stocks were once again at the vanguard, but a broad collection of S&P 500 …

Micron Ventures Launches $250 Million Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of AI

Micron Technology, Inc. BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) today launched the Micron Ventures Paradigm Fund, a $250 million investment vehicle built to partner with the companies shaping the future of AI. Micron Ventures' third and largest …

Applied Materials Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

Applied Materials, Inc. Record revenue $9.12 billion, up 25 percent year over year GAAP gross margin 50.3 percent and non-GAAP gross margin 50.4 percent GAAP EPS $3.17 and record non-GAAP EPS $3.50, up 43 percent and 41 percent year over year, respectively EPIC Center …

US Equity Markets End Higher Amid Weak Producer Inflation Print, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

US equity indexes ended higher Thursday after a weak producer price inflation report and a drop in c PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. …

Consumer Discretionary - Wireless, Cable and Satellite Stocks Q2 Recap: Benchmarking AT&T (NYSE:T)

Consumer Discretionary - Wireless, Cable and Satellite Stocks Q2 Recap: Benchmarking AT&T (NYSE:T) The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let's take a look at how …

Zoetis Receives Emergency Use Authorization for Simparica Trio® (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) for Treatment of New World Screwworm Infestations in Dogs and Puppies

Expands the solutions available to veterinarians to help address New World screwworm and gives added confidence for pet owners whose dogs and puppies are already receiving Simparica Trio Milestone demonstrates Zoetis' coordinated multi-species response to address New World screwworm across both companion animals and …

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Lower Late Afternoon

Energy stocks were slightly lower late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index fractio PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have …

The Winners and Losers From Shipping’s Rough Seas

Walmart and more stocks will feel the effects of the capacity constraints, delays, and higher prices reported by shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. Continue Reading

The Shipping Crunch Is Getting Worse. What It Means for Walmart, Tesla, and More.

Walmart and more stocks will feel the effects of the capacity constraints, delays, and higher prices reported by shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. Continue Reading

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

Financial stocks were higher in late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and t PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already …

Workday stock surges on report of acquisition talks with Silver Lake

What happened: Workday (WDAY) stock surged as much as 21% and was halted for volatility on Thursday. What's behind the move: A Reuters report said private equity firm Silver Lake was in talks to acquire the software company. The report, citing people familiar with …

Robinhood Raises $225.5 Million to Put Retail Money Into Startups

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) launched its second venture fund, listing Robinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII) on the NYSE after pricing 8 million shares at $25 each. The company said the offering raised $225.5 million. Robinhood shares were up 3.94% …

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Micron and Sandisk Stock Have Plummeted. Here's Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy

Key Points Memory chips continue to be a damper on the AI build-out. Wall Street expects huge growth for both companies over the next year. 10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Micron Technology(NASDAQ: MU) and Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) have been up …

Micron Stock Extends Winning Streak on Strong AI Memory Demand

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) shares climbed about 5% Thursday, extending a three-session rebound as investors continued to focus on AI-related memory demand. The rally comes as Micron remains exposed to strong demand for high-bandwidth memory and data-center storage. The …