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Maui Land & Pineapple Reports Over $20M in Contracted Land Sales

Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) reported a net loss of $3.7 million for the first half of 2026, an improvement from the previous year, with total operating revenue of $7.1 million. The company highlighted over $20 million in contracted land sales and $12 million …

Applied Industrial Technologies adds Pamela J. Tomczik to board; Peter C. Wallace to retire

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) has appointed Pamela J. Tomczik to its Board of Directors, effective August 11, 2026. Concurrently, Peter C. Wallace has announced his retirement from the board, effective October 20, 2026, due to company policy regarding director age limits. Tomczik brings extensive …

Maui Land & Pineapple (NYSE: MLP) narrows YTD loss but faces lower land sales

Maui Land & Pineapple (MLP) reported a Q2 2026 operating loss of $1.8 million, with revenues declining to $3.7 million due to lower land development and sales. However, the year-to-date net loss for the first six months significantly narrowed to $3.7 million from $9.6 …

Applied Optoelectronics is breaking higher: Technical setup, analysts target in focus

[Stock market display] honglouwawa/iStock via Getty Images Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AAOI]) stock showed renewed strength, as shares traded about 15% higher near $149.50 on Friday as bullish technical signals and strong AI-data-center demand combine to drive the stock higher. Since the Aug. 6 close, …

APLD Stock Forecast & Analyst Ratings - August 2026

Entegris, Penguin Solutions, Seagate, Applied Materials, and KLA Corporation Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know

Entegris, Penguin Solutions, Seagate, Applied Materials, and KLA Corporation Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a wave of upbeat earnings reports and bullish forecasts from key industry players signaled robust …

Meridian hosting 'Pet Day' adoption event at Tractor Supply Aug. 15

Meridian is holding a "Pet Day" adoption event on Saturday, August 15, to help rehome animals and support the Meridian Animal Shelter. The event will feature animals available for adoption and door prizes for visitors. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 …

JANE STREET GROUP, LLC Trims Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) Position -- Stock Trades at 5.92 Times GF Value

JANE STREET GROUP, LLC has reduced its position in Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) by 14.33%, selling 326,561 shares at $148.16 each. This quantitative trading firm, known for its technology-driven approach, now holds 1,952,757 shares in AAOI, which constitutes a minor adjustment to its vast …

Applied Materials Stock Is Down on Earnings. Here’s What Barchart Options Data Says Could Come Next for AMAT.

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock tumbled on Aug. 14 after the semiconductor equipment maker reported lower-than-expected revenue for its third financial quarter. AMAT posted better-than-expected earnings of $3.50 on a per-share basis for its fiscal Q2, but a 25% year-over-year increase in revenue to $9.12 …

Apple Stock Stalls as Jefferies Cuts Target to $263.66

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), the consumer-technology company behind the iPhone and Mac, traded approximately flat at $305.26 in Friday morning's regular session as investors continued assessing a Jefferies downgrade. Analyst Edison Lee downgraded Apple to underperform from hold and chopped …

Applied Materials Stock Drops 4.5% Despite Record $9.12 Billion Revenue

Despite reporting record revenue of $9.12 billion and a 41% surge in adjusted earnings, Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) stock dropped 4.5%. This decline is attributed to the stock being significantly overvalued, trading at $512.459 against a GF Value of $226.72, suggesting that investors had …

BofA Resets Applied Materials Stock Forecast After Earnings

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) is getting a more cautious valuation from Bank of America even as its earnings outlook improves. BofA cut its price target to $650 from $720 while keeping a Buy rating, arguing that slower sequential growth …

Bank of America Boosts Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) Price Target to $390.00

Bank of America has increased its price target for Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) to $390.00, maintaining a "buy" rating. This adjustment follows AIT's strong quarterly earnings, which surpassed analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue, and revenue growth of approximately 10.5% year over year. …

Applied Optoelectronics Inc Stock (AAOI) Moved Up by 14.63% on Aug 14: What Signal Does It Send?

Applied Optoelectronics Inc (AAOI) stock rose by 14.63% on August 14th due to strong demand for its 800G optical transceivers for AI data centers and robust forward guidance. The company reported a significant surge in data center revenue, returned to non-GAAP profitability, and expects …

AAOI Stock Surges As Record AI Revenue Fuels Bull Run

Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI) stock surged by 14.66% due to record Q2 2026 revenue, driven by strong demand for optical networking, especially in AI data centers. The company reported its fifth consecutive quarter of record revenue, with an 86% year-over-year increase, and returned to …

What's next for Apple after Q3 earnings?

Apple Inc. (AAPL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AAPL]) delivered record fiscal Q3 2026 results with $109.42 billion in revenue—a 16.36% year-over-year increase—yet shares tumbled approximately 7% to 10% in the days following the earnings report. The company posted a beat on both revenue and earnings per share, with …

KeyBanc Has Message For Apple Stock Investors

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is showing encouraging demand signals heading into its next iPhone cycle, but KeyBanc says investors should not mistake stronger spending for the start of another major growth leg. The firm remains Underweight with a $250 price …

Tractor Supply Company Launches Farm-Inspired Halloween 2026 Collection

Tractor Supply Company has launched its 2026 Halloween "Out Here" collection, featuring farm-inspired decor, animatronics, and pet costumes. The collection includes unique items like skeleton roosters and ghost cows, alongside a versatile Red Shed brand for seamless fall-to-Halloween decorating. With about 23% of Halloween …

Apple Makes Crucial Move in China AI Race

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is taking a major step toward fixing one of the iPhone's biggest competitive weaknesses in China, developing its own China-specific AI model with support from Alibaba (NYSE:BABA). The strategy gives Apple greater control over Apple Intelligence …

AMAT Reiterated by TD Cowen -- Price Target Maintained at $700

TD Cowen has reiterated a 'Buy' rating for Applied Materials (AMAT) with a maintained price target of $700.00, suggesting confidence in its growth potential despite the stock being significantly overvalued according to GuruFocus's GF Value™. The company, a leading semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer, …

Applied Materials Forecast Gets Tepid Reaction After Stock Rally

Applied Materials Inc. released a fiscal fourth-quarter forecast that, while exceeding analyst estimates on average, received a lukewarm response from investors, causing its stock to fall approximately 3% in late trading. This muted reaction comes despite the company being a major player in chip …

Applied Materials Earnings: Momentum Continues as AI Equipment Demand Keeps Accelerating

Applied Materials (AMAT) reported strong fiscal third-quarter results, driven by increasing demand for AI infrastructure equipment. The company's revenue grew 25% year-on-year to $9.1 billion, surpassing consensus estimates, and guidance for the fourth quarter also exceeded expectations. This performance reinforces the long-term growth trajectory …

Applied Materials' (AMAT) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at TD Cowen

TD Cowen has reiterated a "Buy" rating for Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) with a price target of $700, representing a potential 38% upside. This comes after the company reported strong Q3 earnings, beating analyst estimates with revenue up 24.8% year over year and providing optimistic …

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Results

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (NYSE: MLP) reported its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, highlighting a net loss of $3.7 million but emphasizing strategic investments for long-term value. The company's commercial real estate and land leasing businesses generated …

iPhone users now won't have to wait as long for $250M settlement

The wait for Apple customers to see payments from a class-action lawsuit involving iPhones 15 and 16 just got a few months shorter. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted permission to move a final approval …

The Optical Shift: Why AAOI is Built for the AI Boom

Applied Optoelectronics Company Overview Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) designs and manufactures fiber-optic networking products for internet data centers, cable television, telecommunications, and fiber-to-the-home end markets. The company is vertically integrated, beginning with lasers and laser components and building up to …

AAOI Stock Jumps As Record Earnings Fuel AI Optics Hype

Principales noticias de media sesion: Silver Lake negocia la compra de Workday; Applied Materials supera previsiones en el tercer trimestre pero cae en bolsa

Corning, Lumentum And Applied Optoelectronics Shares Popping To End The Week

Quick Read Applied Optoelectronics surged 15% and Lumentum jumped 6%, with the intraday rally building on recent earnings strength and no confirmed same-day catalyst. Broadcom dropped 5% as component suppliers rallied, with Wolfe Research flagging its $30B in residual value guarantees as a longer-term …

SpaceX, Sandisk, Micron, Workday, Applied Materials, Reddit, Unusual Machines, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market

Sandisk trades higher with several Wall Street firms responding positively to the company’s long-term revenue growth plan. Continue Reading

Apple Builds Custom AI Model for China With Alibaba

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Apple Inc. (AAPL, Financials), the iPhone maker, has developed its own large language model for China with support from Alibaba, marking a shift in how it plans to roll out artificial intelligence in one of its most important …

USA Rare Earth Gains 7%, MP Materials Jumps 8%: Here's Why Critical Minerals Are Moving Today

USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) and MP Materials (NYSE: MP) saw significant stock gains of 7% and 8% respectively, driven by investor interest in the U.S. domestic critical-minerals supply chain. This movement is attributed to increasing federal support extending beyond mining to include separation, …

Apple Is Sitting Out the AI Race—Except in China

Apple has reportedly developed its own AI model for the Chinese market with support from its in-country partner, Alibaba Group. Continue Reading

AAOI Rides on Datacenter & CATV Growth: Can It Beat LITE and COHR?

Applied Optoelectronics AAOI is benefiting from robust growth in both the datacenter and CATV (cable TV) markets, positioning itself as a formidable competitor against industry peers like Lumentum LITE and Coherent COHR. In the second quarter of 2026, Datacenter revenues reached $107.66 million, up …

Applied Materials Stock Slides, Despite Solid Results