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KLA Corp | 4: Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities-Officer WALLACE RICHARD P

This article is a statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities for KLA Corp, specifically for officer Richard P. Wallace. It is a mandatory disclosure filing related to stock transactions by company insiders. The document itself would contain the specific details of these …

KLAC mentioned
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +127.9% · Next-week setup positive 60.1% KLAC stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Veeco Instruments 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ: VECO) has significantly outperformed the market over the last five years, achieving an average annual return of 20.61%. An investment of $1000 in VECO five years ago would now be valued at $2,466.88, demonstrating the power of compounded returns. The company …

VECO main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +121.6% VECO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

PLAB DEADLINE: ROSEN, HIGHLY RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Photronics, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – PLAB

The Rosen Law Firm is reminding investors of Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) who purchased securities between December 10, 2025, and May 27, 2026, about an important lead plaintiff deadline of September 4, 2026, in a securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Photronics …

PLAB main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +57.7% PLAB stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Capital World Investors discloses 5.8% Cohu (COHU) stake in Schedule 13G filing

Capital World Investors has disclosed a 5.8% stake in Cohu, Inc. (COHU), beneficially owning 2,757,413 shares of common stock, as detailed in a Schedule 13G filing. This position grants Capital World Investors sole voting and dispositive power over these shares, representing 5.8% of Cohu's …

COHU main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +166.3% COHU stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

KLA Corp Executive Ahmad A. Khan Sells 33,180 Shares via 10b5-1 Trading Plan

Ahmad A. Khan, President of Semiconductor Process and Customer Operations at KLA Corp, sold 33,180 shares of the company's common stock on August 11, 2026, at a price of $198.95 per share. This transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on …

KLAC mentioned
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +127.9% · Next-week setup positive 60.1% KLAC stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Capital World Investors discloses 5.8% Ultra Clean (UCTT) stake in Schedule 13G

Capital World Investors has filed a Schedule 13G, disclosing a beneficial ownership of 5.8% in Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT), amounting to 2,580,132 shares. The filing indicates that Capital World Investors holds sole voting and dispositive power over these shares, which are part of …

UCTT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +284.9% · Next-week setup positive 55.8% UCTT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Cohu Jumps 8.3% Amid Sector-Wide Rally

Cohu, Inc. surged 8.3% on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, reaching $57.22 per share with 1.2M shares traded, as part of a broad rally across the semiconductor equipment sector. This sector-wide movement, which saw several peers also post significant gains, indicates a rotation of investor …

COHU main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +166.3% COHU stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) CEO Sells $17,421,653.60 in Stock

KLA Corporation CEO Richard Wallace sold 87,568 shares of company stock for over $17.4 million, reducing his direct ownership by 10.11%. This transaction follows KLA's strong quarterly earnings report, where the company exceeded EPS and revenue estimates, and announced a dividend increase. Analysts maintain …

KLAC main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +127.9% · Next-week setup positive 60.1% KLAC stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

KLA Corp(KLAC.US) Officer Sells US$6.6 Million in Common Stock

A KLA Corp (KLAC.US) officer recently sold common stock valued at $6.6 million. This transaction provides insight into insider activity at the company.

KLAC main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +127.9% · Next-week setup positive 60.1% KLAC stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Stock Price Up 4.7% - Here's What Happened

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) shares increased by 4.7% to $326.11 during Wednesday's mid-day trading. The surge is attributed to strengthening AI semiconductor demand, the company's expansion into panel-level packaging, and positive analyst sentiment with raised earnings expectations. The company also reported strong quarterly results, surpassing …

LRCX main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +214.6% · Next-week setup positive 62.5% LRCX stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

The 5 Most Interesting Analyst Questions From Enpro’s Q2 Earnings Call

Enpro's Q2 2026 earnings call revealed strong demand in its Advanced Surface Technologies segment, driven by the semiconductor market and recent acquisitions. The company exceeded analyst estimates for revenue, EPS, and EBITDA, leading management to raise full-year guidance. Analysts' questions focused on the sustainability …

KLAC mentioned
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +127.9% · Next-week setup positive 60.1% KLAC stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Qnity Electronics (Q) director Karin De Bondt purchases 1,000 shares at $138.14

Qnity Electronics (Q) director Karin De Bondt purchased 1,000 shares of common stock at $138.136 per share on August 11, 2026. This open market transaction increased her direct holdings to 6,647.2799 shares, including those acquired through dividend reinvestment. The filing indicated that the purchase …

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Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 40 weeks +49.8% Q stored weekly price path from 7 Nov 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Bondt Karin De Acquires 1,000 Shares of Qnity Electronics (NYSE:Q) Stock

Director Bondt Karin De recently acquired 1,000 shares of Qnity Electronics (NYSE:Q) stock for $138,140, increasing her direct ownership by 17.71% to 6,647 shares. The company's stock rose 2.8% to $142.16, following a strong earnings report where Qnity beat analyst expectations with $1.19 EPS …

Q main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 40 weeks +49.8% Q stored weekly price path from 7 Nov 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Fund Update: 408,358 FORMFACTOR (FORM) shares added to NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO portfolio

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO has increased its holdings in FORMFACTOR (FORM) by 408,358 shares, as disclosed in a recent SEC 13F filing for the 06-30-2026 report period. The article also details significant hedge fund activity with other institutions adding and removing FORM shares, …

FORM main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks +309.0% FORM stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Trading 4.3% Higher - Here's Why

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) saw its shares rise by 4.3% due to optimism surrounding its semiconductor equipment benefiting from AI-chip and data-center investments. Analysts predict a strong upcoming quarter with projected revenues of $9 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.39, although concerns about valuation and …

AMAT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +235.8% · Next-week setup positive 58.8% AMAT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

AEHR TEST SYSTEMS SEC Filing (Aug 12, 2026)

This article details an SEC Form 144 filing by AEHR Test Systems (AEHR) on August 12, 2026. The filing indicates a proposed sale of 8,413 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $1,093,690.00, acquired through compensation on April 20, 2021. The …

AEHR main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +462.9% · Next-week setup positive 56.7% AEHR stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Veeco Instruments (VECO) CFO family trust sells 35,000 shares in planned trades

Veeco Instruments Inc.'s CFO, John P. Kiernan, indirectly sold 35,000 shares of common stock through a family trust on August 10, 2026. These sales were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in multiple open-market transactions, with weighted-average prices ranging from approximately $49 to …

VECO main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +121.6% VECO stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Photronics Schedules Aug. 26 Public Call Before Markets Open

Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) will announce its fiscal third-quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, before the U.S. market opens. The company will host a public conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss financial performance, business conditions, and industry outlook. The …

PLAB main company
Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks +57.7% PLAB stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Cohu to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences: the 7th Annual Needham Virtual Semiconductor & SemiCap 1x1 Conference on August 19, 2026, and the 2026 Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Technology Conference on August 25, 2026. Management will be …

COHU main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +166.3% COHU stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Jane Street Group (AXTI) discloses 4.38M AXT shares held across its subsidiaries

Jane Street Group, LLC and its affiliates have reported beneficial ownership of 4,382,115 shares of AXT Inc. common stock, which represents 6.7% of the class. This disclosure was made via a Schedule 13G/A filing, indicating a passive investment intent. The shares are held across …

AXTI main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal started 52 weeks +4221.0% · Next-week setup positive 62.4% AXTI stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

FormFactor Announces Participation at Upcoming Conferences

FormFactor, Inc. announced its participation in three upcoming investor conferences: the 2026 Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Technology Conference, Citi’s 2026 Global TMT Conference, and B. Riley Securities 9th Annual Consumer & TMT Conference. The company, a leading provider of essential test and …

FORM main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks +309.0% FORM stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

KLA CORP (KLAC) CEO Wallace sells 87,568 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

KLA Corp (KLAC) President and CEO Richard P. Wallace sold 87,568 shares of KLA common stock on August 11, 2026, at a price of $198.95 per share. This transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 19, 2025. Following the …

KLAC main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +127.9% · Next-week setup positive 60.1% KLAC stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Ultra Clean Holdings Jumps 6.1% Amid Sector-Wide Rally

Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) saw its stock price surge by 6.1% to $91.32 on Wednesday, driven by a broad rally across the semiconductor equipment manufacturing sector. This increase reflects heightened investor optimism for the industry, with other major players also experiencing significant gains. The …

UCTT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +284.9% · Next-week setup positive 55.8% UCTT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Why is Aehr Test Systems stock surging today?

Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) stock surged over 10% after announcing a $22 million follow-on production order for its FOX-XP wafer-level burn-in systems and related components from a lead AI processor customer. This news comes on the heels of the company's strong Q4 2026 results, …

AEHR main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +462.9% · Next-week setup positive 56.7% AEHR stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

GF Securities Revisits AI Stock Rebound

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. GF Securities is betting the pullback in artificial-intelligence stocks has largely run its course, adding Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE), Foxconn and Semtech to its preferred list as valuations reset and hyperscalers show greater confidence in AI …

ASML mentioned
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +135.8% · Next-week setup positive 56.0% ASML stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Insider Selling: Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) SVP Sells $308,310.24 in Stock

Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) Senior Vice President Susan Rice sold 2,062 shares of company stock, valued at $308,310.24, reducing her ownership by 2.99%. This transaction occurred as Entegris shares rose 7.3% to $161.20 following strong quarterly earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, with EPS of $0.93 and …

ENTG main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal started 52 weeks +97.7% ENTG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Barrow Hanley reports 3.4% Ichor Holdings (ICHR) stake in ownership filing

Barrow Hanley Global Investors has reported a 3.4% beneficial ownership stake in Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR) through a Schedule 13G SEC filing. The firm holds 1,185,806 shares, over which it has sole voting and dispositive power. This filing indicates Barrow Hanley is an institutional …

ICHR main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +280.6% ICHR stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Applied Materials Q3 Preview: Stock Up 105% YTD, but Down 25% From June All-Time Highs, What Happens Next

Applied Materials (AMAT) is set to release its Q3 earnings, with analysts expecting record revenue of $9.00 billion and EPS of $3.39. Despite a 105% year-to-date increase, the stock is down 25% from its June all-time highs. Analysts maintain "Buy" ratings with price targets …

AMAT main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +235.8% · Next-week setup positive 58.8% AMAT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Teradyne Inc Stock (TER) Moved Up by 7.00% on Aug 12: Drivers Behind the Movement

Teradyne Inc. (TER) saw its stock rise by 7.00% on August 12, driven primarily by strong demand for artificial intelligence semiconductor testing and a robust financial outlook. The company's recent securing of a $1 billion revolving credit facility also boosted liquidity and operational flexibility. …

TER main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +247.5% · Next-week setup positive 66.8% TER stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Entegris SVP Susan Rice sells $308,310 in common stock

Susan G. Rice, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Entegris Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTG), sold 2,062 shares of common stock for $308,310 on August 11, 2026. The sale occurred at $149.52 per share, and Rice now holds 66,976.004 shares. This insider transaction follows recent …

ENTG main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal started 52 weeks +97.7% ENTG stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

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

Shares of several technology companies, including Entegris, Penguin Solutions, Seagate, Applied Materials, and KLA Corporation, surged following strong earnings reports and bullish forecasts from key industry players, reinforcing investor confidence in the artificial intelligence sector. This rally was fueled by positive results from AI-related …

AMAT main company ENTG main company KLAC mentioned
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +235.8% · Next-week setup positive 58.8% AMAT stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

Cohu (NASDAQ:COHU) Shares Up 9.1% - Still a Buy?

Cohu (NASDAQ:COHU) shares rose 9.1% following strong quarterly results that exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings of $0.26 per share and revenue of $149 million. Analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with an average price target of $68.75, though some insiders have recently sold shares. …

COHU main company
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +166.3% COHU stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

FormFactor (FORM) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know

FormFactor (FORM) shares rose 6.1% following news that peer Aehr Test Systems received a significant order for semiconductor testing solutions, indicating strong demand for AI chip testing. This comes after FormFactor itself reported impressive Q2 earnings, beating expectations and providing an upbeat Q3 outlook. …

FORM main company
Sharemaestro market context Price above Trend Line 52 weeks +309.0% FORM stored weekly price path from 15 Aug 2025 to 7 Aug 2026

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