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Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Releases Earnings Results

Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) reported strong second-quarter earnings, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations with $215.2 million in revenue and $1.06 adjusted EPS. The semiconductor company also provided an optimistic outlook for Q3 2026 and raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth forecast, driven by robust demand …

State Street (AMBA) discloses 2.56M-share, 5.8% passive stake in Ambarella

State Street Corporation has filed a Schedule 13G, disclosing a passive ownership of 2,562,733 shares, or 5.8%, of Ambarella Inc. common stock. The filing indicates shared voting and dispositive power over the majority of these shares through various affiliated investment management subsidiaries, with no …

Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) director sells 50,000 common shares at weighted prices

Amkor Technology, Inc. director Guillaume Marie Jean Rutten sold a total of 50,000 shares of Common Stock in two transactions on August 5 and 6, 2026. The sales were made at weighted average prices of $55.35 and $54.50 per share, respectively, and were reported …

Amkor Technology Director Sold Shares Worth Over $2.7M

Amkor Technology Director Rutten Guillaume Marie Jean sold common stock worth over $2.7 million in two transactions on August 5 and August 6, 2026. The shares were sold at weighted average prices of $55.35 and $54.50, respectively. Following these sales, the director directly owns …

Lam Research (LRCX) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Lam Research reported record financial results for Q4 2026, driven by strong growth in NAND revenue and customer support services. The company highlighted the impact of AI on increasing demand for flash storage and logic architectures, leading to higher technical requirements and structural opportunities …

PLAB INVESTOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Photronics Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on September 4, 2026

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is reminding investors of Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) about the September 4, 2026 deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a federal securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Photronics made false and misleading statements about its high-end product …

KLA Corp (NASDAQ: KLAC) CEO equity awards vest at maximum performance level

KLA Corp's President and CEO, Richard P. Wallace, reported significant equity award vestings and grants. Performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) granted in 2023 for 352,875 shares vested at their maximum level, with 50% immediate vesting and the remainder vesting in 2027. Additionally, a 2022 …

Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Stock Faces Margin Squeeze Despite Revenue Progress

Stocks Settle Higher as a Weak Jobs Report Allays Rate Hike Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up +0.62% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.55%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) …

Onto Innovation (ONTO) Is Up 19.2% After Record Backlog and Upgraded AI Packaging Outlook

In the past week, Onto Innovation Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$343.13 million and net income of US$60.1 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$1.22 from US$0.69 a year earlier. The company also raised its outlook, …

AI Chip Spending in Focus: Can Applied Materials Deliver?

The article discusses the upcoming quarterly earnings report for Applied Materials (AMAT.US), focusing on the demand for semiconductor equipment, especially concerning AI chip spending. Investors are keen to see if strong earnings can boost the stock. The discussion also touches upon other semiconductor companies …

ACM Research (NASDAQ:ACMR) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.19 EPS

Which Growth ETF Is the Better Long-Term Buy: Vanguard's Mega Cap MGK or Invesco's Small-Cap RZG?

The Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:MGK) offers a low-cost, technology-heavy approach to the largest U.S. companies, while the Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF (NYSEMKT:RZG) provides targeted exposure to small-cap growth stocks. These two exchange-traded funds occupy different corners of the market-capitalization …

KLA Corp (KLAC) insider plans $475K sale after restricted stock vests

Virendra Kirloskar, an insider at KLA Corp (KLAC), has filed a Form 144 indicating a proposed sale of 2,405 shares of KLAC common stock worth $475,155.85. This sale is scheduled for on or after August 7, 2026, and is related to restricted stock vesting …

FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM) CEO RSUs vest, tax shares withheld

FormFactor CEO Mike Slessor reported the settlement of 9,675 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) into common stock on August 5–6, 2026, stemming from grants in August 2024 and 2025. To cover tax obligations, 5,385 shares were withheld at prices between $114 and $115 per share. …

FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM) CFO settles 1,620 RSUs, withholds 404 shares for taxes

FormFactor Inc.'s CFO, Aric Brendan McKinnis, reported the settlement of 1,620 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on August 5-6, 2026, which converted into an equal number of common shares. In connection with these vestings, 404 shares were withheld at prices of $114.44 and $115.21 per …

Veeco Instruments (VECO) Is Up 5.6% After Raising 2026 Outlook And Securing AI Packaging Orders

Veeco Instruments (VECO) stock rose 5.6% after the company reported strong second-quarter sales and raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to US$780 million–US$810 million. The company also secured US$200 million in advanced packaging orders for AI infrastructure and highlighted a new LUMINA+ MOCVD win, …

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Could Be 12% Undervalued On AI Infrastructure Momentum

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is seeing strong momentum due to its role in AI infrastructure, with a 63.11% year-to-date share price return. While a "most followed narrative" suggests the stock is 12% undervalued at $336.96 against a fair value of $383.08, driven by AI demand …

CAMTEK Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: Recent $CAMT Insider Trading, Hedge Fund Activity, and More

Precision Trading with Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) Risk Zones

This article provides a precision trading analysis for Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT), highlighting key findings from AI models. It outlines institutional trading strategies including long, momentum breakout, and short setups, along with multi-timeframe signal analysis for near-term, mid-term, and long-term horizons. The report emphasizes …

Dow Jones Futures: As Stock Market Ramps Up, Here's What To Do; Warren Buffett, Cisco, Lumentum Due

With bulls back in charge, here's what investors should do. Warren Buffett's Berkshire, Cisco, Lumentum are on tap. Continue Reading

Berkshire Hathaway earnings, CPI inflation data, & more: What to Watch

Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre takes a closer look at the top stories for investors to watch this weekend and next week, including Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B, BRK-A) quarterly earnings on Saturday, the Consumer Price Index's (CPI's) latest inflation reading on Wednesday, …

S&P 500 Posts Weekly Gain as Tech Giants Surge

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 3.6% this week after technology heavyweights jumped and optimism increased that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen following a deal between Iran and Oman. The market benchmark ended the week at 7,757.64. The index is now up …

ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) boosts H1 2026 EPS to $1.49 as revenue grows

Stock Market Wraps Best Week Since April. Now the Focus Is on Inflation.

The stock market cruised higher on Friday to wrap up its best week since April in the wake of the July jobs report. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note fell 4.2%, marking its biggest one-week decline since June. Bond prices move inversely to …

KLA Corp (KLAC) CFO awarded RSUs, shares withheld for tax

KLA Corp's CFO, Bren D. Higgins, reported significant equity compensation activities, including the grant of 24,410.853 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on August 5, 2026, and the vesting of performance-based RSUs. A 2023 PRSU award was certified at its maximum level, and 62,475.700 shares from …

The Economy Lost Jobs, Wall Street Threw a Party: What Moved Markets This Week

The American economy shed 23,000 nonfarm payrolls in July. Wall Street answered with its best week since April. That is not a contradiction. It turns on the fact that has defined 2026 and that many investors still find uncomfortable: the Federal Reserve's next move …

Fund Update: 1,209,718 KLA (KLAC) shares added to Fiera Capital Corp portfolio

Fiera Capital Corp has increased its holdings in KLA (KLAC) by 1,209,718 shares, as disclosed in a recent SEC 13F filing for the reporting period ending June 30, 2026. This article details significant institutional investor activity, insider trading, government contracts, congressional stock trading, and …

AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. SEC Filing (Aug 7, 2026)

This article reports on an SEC Form 144 filing by Amkor Technology, Inc. on August 7, 2026. The filing indicates a proposed sale of 5,000 common shares acquired through stock option exercise, with an aggregate market value of $279,050. The transaction involves Morgan Stanley …

Earnings call transcript: ACM Research tops Q2 2026 estimates, shares jump 15.8%

Catalyst Watch: Inflation reads, AMAT earnings, Google Pixel event, and MLB on Netflix

[Lower Manhattan Cityscape] Art Wager/E+ via Getty Images Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Read more about the events that may impact stock prices next week. MONDAY - AUGUST 10 * …

Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO) Stock Rises on Q2 2026 Earnings

This article reports that Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO) stock experienced a rise following its Q2 2026 earnings release. The content of the article is not available beyond the title and publication information.

Nova Ltd (NVMI) Stock Up 3.8% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 98/100

Nova Ltd (NVMI) shares rose 3.8% to $392.96, but GuruFocus's GF Value™ indicates the stock is 21.3% overvalued with an estimated fair value of $323.90. Despite a high GF Score™ of 98/100, driven by strong profitability and growth, the current P/E ratio is significantly …

JFrog Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Cloud and Security Growth

JFrog FROG reported second-quarter 2026 non-GAAP earnings of 27 cents per share, up 50% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.5%. Revenues of $163.77 million increased 28.7% year over year and topped the consensus mark by 5.36%. Results benefited …

Daqo New Energy Schedules August 20 Release of Q2 2026 Results

Daqo New Energy (DQ) announced it will release its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on August 20, 2026, before U.S. markets open. The company will also host a conference call on the same day to discuss the results, …

Airbnb Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates as Booking Demand Accelerates

Airbnb ABNB reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.37 per share, up 33.0% year over year and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 14.17%. Revenues increased 16.5% year over year to $3.61 billion and surpassed the consensus mark by 0.81%. Growth was driven by strong …