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One trend has dominated the market for over two years now: artificial intelligence (AI). Companies have collectively added trillions of dollars to their market caps thanks to the massive spending on AI and the investor excitement around its potential.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have pulled back from their all-time highs since the start of the year amid rising concerns about an economic slowdown, potential tariffs, rising inflation, and interest rates going back up. At the same time, many of the top tech stocks are still trading near their all-time highs -- so value-seeking investors might still shy away from the heated sector.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, March 12 beginning at 5:00 a.m. PT / 8:00 a.m. ET.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) applications will likely be a key determinant of economic growth for the next decade and beyond. However, the burgeoning AI industry is anything but static.

Applied Materials (AMAT -2.29%) has underperformed the broader semiconductor sector over the past six months, dropping more than 18% compared to flat performance for the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index over the same period. The company's latest quarterly results aren't going to help change its fortunes, either.