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Teradyne Secures $1.0 Billion Five-Year Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility With PNC Bank

Teradyne (TER) has established a $1.0 billion, five-year senior secured revolving credit facility with PNC Bank as the administrative agent. This facility is intended for working capital and general corporate purposes, offering variable interest rates and including a commitment fee on unused amounts. No …

Onto Innovation Completes $720 Million Investment For 27% Stake In Rigaku Holdings

Onto Innovation has finalized a $720 million acquisition for a 27% minority equity stake in Rigaku Holdings Corporation, previously owned by Atom Investment, an affiliate of Carlyle. This investment solidifies a strategic collaboration between Onto Innovation and Rigaku, aimed at advancing next-generation X-ray technologies …

Applied Materials Inc Stock (AMAT) Closed Down by 3.12% on Aug 10: Facts Behind the Movement

Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) stock closed down 3.12% on August 10th, driven by semiconductor sector volatility, macroeconomic uncertainty, and concerns over export controls. The company faces risks from upcoming earnings, regulatory compliance, and high geopolitical revenue concentration in China. Technical indicators are neutral, while …

KLA: Services Revenue Jumps 16% To 23% Of Sales As Installed Base Expands

KLA's services revenue grew by 16% year-over-year to $774.8 million in fiscal Q3 2026, representing 23% of total revenue due to an expanding installed base and recurring subscription-like contracts. The company also reported strong overall Q3 results with total revenue of $3.415 billion, GAAP …

ASML Stock Rises 1.7% as AI Demand Signal Strengthens

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML) sits on one of the most valuable choke points in the AI boom, and demand is not slowing down. The lithography giant raised its 2026 revenue outlook after another strong quarter, while its U.S.-listed shares …

Asset turnover of Camtek Ltd – HAM:CMZ

This article provides financial information for Camtek Ltd (HAM:CMZ), specifically focusing on its asset turnover. The content indicates that the financial data, including asset turnover, is sourced from ICE Data Services and FactSet Research Systems Inc., and is available on TradingView.

How Investors May Respond To Applied Materials (AMAT) AI Tool Demand And Record FY25 Results

Applied Materials (AMAT) is attracting investor attention due to its critical role in AI-related wafer fabrication, evidenced by record fiscal 2025 results and increased dividends. The company's new tools for advanced packaging and 3D architectures directly support the growing AI infrastructure, such as Tesla's …

AEHR (AEHR) insider files to sell 1,000 common shares under Rule 144

Alistair N. Sporck, an insider at AEHR Test Systems (AEHR), has filed a notice to sell 1,000 common shares under Rule 144 through Fidelity Brokerage Services on or after August 10, 2026. The filing also indicates that 1,000 shares from restricted stock vested on …

Camtek Piles Up $600M in Orders While AI CapEx Forecasters Debate Slowdown

Camtek Ltd. has recorded over $600 million in orders in the first seven months of 2026, driven by demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and advanced packaging used in AI accelerators. The company posted its strongest quarterly revenue in history for Q2 2026 ($133.2 million) …

Stifel lowers Camtek stock price target to $170 on valuation reset

Stifel has lowered its price target for Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ:CAMT) to $170 from $185, while maintaining a Hold rating, citing a valuation reset for the sector despite raising revenue estimates for the company. Camtek reported strong second-quarter results and provided optimistic third-quarter guidance, driven …

Citi Maintains Veeco Instruments(VECO.US) With Buy Rating, Raises Target Price to $63

Citi has reiterated its Buy rating for Veeco Instruments (VECO.US) and increased its target price to $63. This updated outlook suggests a positive sentiment from Citi regarding Veeco's future performance.

S&P 500 Companies' Quarterly Earnings Growth Eases Amid Healthcare Drop, Oppenheimer Says

S&P 500 companies' quarterly earnings growth rate eased from a week ago amid a drop in the healthcar 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. …

Update: Equities Fall, Oil Rises Intraday Amid Hormuz Reopening Uncertainty

Stocks_Chart market equity trading wall street -Shutterstock (Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US stocks fell and oil prices advanced intraday as the Strait of Hormuz's reopening appeared uncertain.The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.3% at 26,616.2 after midday Monday, while the Dow Jones Industrial …

Should COHR Stock Be in Your Portfolio Before Q4 Earnings?

Coherent Corp. COHR will report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Aug. 12, after the bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in the to-be-reported quarter stands at $1.62, indicating 62% growth from the year-ago reported quarter. The consensus estimate for total revenues stands …

AD Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Site Rental Growth

Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. AD delivered second-quarter 2026 results above the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with earnings of 64 cents per share topping the 62-cent estimate by 3.2%. Revenues of $54 million also beat the $52 million estimate by 3.8%. Company-reported earnings per share from …

Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR) Shares Up 6.6% - Still a Buy?

Over the past month, Aehr Test Systems, Inc. AEHR has surged 72.2%, easily beating the broader industry, which has gained 7.4%. The S&P 500 has risen 2.9% over the same period. Among comparable stocks, Teradyne, Inc. TER has advanced 11.3%, while Cohu, Inc. COHU …

1 Profitable Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Challenges

1 Profitable Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Challenges While profitability is essential, it doesn't guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity". Profits are …

TDS Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Spectrum Gains, Fiber Growth

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. TDS reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $2.24 per share, up from a loss of $0.05 cents in the year-ago quarter, while total operating revenues rose 3.6% year over year to $309.3 million. Earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate, delivering …

Lam Research Corp. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

Lam Research Corp. (LRCX) shares fell by 1.59% to $306.40 on Monday, underperforming the broader market as the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced declines. Despite the daily loss, the article title suggests it outperformed competitors, though specific competitor data …

AXTI Sheds 15%+ Intraday After Rising Nearly 150% in Seven Weeks

AXT Inc. (AXTI) experienced a significant intraday drop of over 15% after previously surging nearly 150% in less than seven weeks. The pullback occurred without any official news from the company, following a strong gain driven by better-than-expected Q2 earnings and revenue, largely attributed …

Monday's ETF Movers: OIH, PSI

In trading on Monday, the VanEck Oil Service ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 4.6% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Helmerich & Payne, up about 11.9% and shares of Patterson-uti Energy, up about 9.6% on …

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights SpaceX, Tesla KLA Corp, Onto Innovation, Applied Materials and Lam Research

This Zacks Analyst Blog discusses how SpaceX and Tesla's new $16.8 billion Terafab AI semiconductor complex could benefit chip equipment manufacturers. It highlights four top-ranked chip equipment stocks: KLA Corp, Onto Innovation, Applied Materials, and Lam Research, detailing their roles and financial prospects in …

Lam Research (LRCX) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why

Investors might want to bet on Lam Research (LRCX), as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. The …

ASML Dropped 5% Over a Month But a Prominent Wall Street Wealth Manager Sees 50% Returns Coming

Quick Read A China state-backed DUV headline sent ASML down 7%, but Bernstein's $2,623 Street-high target still implies 50% upside from current levels. Peers AMAT and KLAC fell 5 to 10% on the same China fears but carry only roughly 17% analyst-implied upside, a …

AMAT to Post Q3 Earnings: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

Applied Materials (AMAT) is set to report its Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings on August 13, with strong expectations for revenue and EPS growth driven by AI infrastructure spending and semiconductor manufacturing complexity. The company's robust position in leading-edge foundry-logic, DRAM, and advanced packaging, along …

Applied Materials Likely to Post Fiscal Q3 Beat and Raise, RBC Says

RBC Capital Markets anticipates that Applied Materials (AMAT) will exceed its fiscal Q3 expectations and increase its 2026 systems segment outlook. This positive forecast is attributed to a recovery in NAND and stabilization within the ICAPS division. The brokerage projects an adjusted EPS of …

Entegris Inc (ENTG) logs 27.7% weekly jump as confirmation stays uneven

The semiconductor materials supplier closed at $152.08, but sub-average turnover and weak relative strength temper the weekly setup.

Kaplan Fox Alerts Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) Investors Who Suffered Losses to a Securities Class Action – Deadline is September 4, 2026

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) on behalf of investors who purchased securities between December 10, 2025, and May 27, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Photronics' stock price fell over 36% after the company …

ACMR Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

ACM Research, Inc. ACMR came out with second-quarter 2026 earnings of 61 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 30 cents. This compares with earnings of 55 cents per share a year ago. ACM Research reported revenues of $292.92 million for the …

EPAM Systems Stock Up as Q2 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates

EPAM Systems EPAM stock climbed close to 5% after announcing strong second-quarter 2026 results, with revenues and earnings surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate despite continued macroeconomic uncertainty. EPAM reported second-quarter non-GAAP earnings of $3.38 per share, which increased 22% year over year and beat …

Applied Materials’ dividends: History, yield & payout ratio explained

Applied Materials has benefited from the latest tech trend in artificial intelligence. The Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor manufacturer builds AI chips used in data centers, and its stock has risen significantly in recent years. The company posted nearly $7 billion in net income on …

Citigroup Issues Positive Forecast for Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) Stock Price

Qnity Electronics Q2 Earnings Call Points to AI-Led Guidance Raise

Qnity Electronics reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, surpassing analyst estimates, and raised its full-year guidance due to increased demand driven by AI, advanced packaging, and higher materials intensity in the semiconductor industry. The company highlighted significant growth in its Semiconductor Technologies and Interconnect Solutions …

Entegris (ENTG) Earnings And Guidance Put Its Valuation Back In Focus

Camtek (NASDAQ:CAMT) Shares Gap Up on Earnings Beat

Camtek (NASDAQ:CAMT) shares gapped up after reporting a stronger-than-expected earnings report, with EPS of $0.78 topping consensus estimates and revenue increasing 8% year over year. Despite an initial jump, shares later traded down slightly. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus price …

3 Cash-Producing Stocks We Find Risky

3 Cash-Producing Stocks We Find Risky While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn't always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning. Not all companies are created equal, and StockStory …