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It's a nice morning for the A.I. trade. Keybanc upgraded Lam Research (LRCX) and Applied Materials (AMAT) over the semiconductor space's long-term trajectory.
KeyBanc upgrades shares of the chipmaking equipment companies to Overweight.
Shares of semiconductor equipment giants rallied big on Thursday, with Applied Materials (AMAT 4.66%), Lam Research (LRCX 4.12%), and KLA Corporation (KLAC 4.34%) jumping 4.5%, 4%, and 4.3%.
Heading into 2025, I didn't have a ton of AI exposure in my portfolio. Sure, I own a few stocks that should benefit from long-term AI tailwinds, but as far as direct artificial intelligence plays, there aren't many.
Applied Materials (AMAT) closed at $173.65 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.63% move from the prior day.
In the most recent trading session, Applied Materials (AMAT) closed at $176.99, indicating a -0.47% shift from the previous trading day.
Applied Materials (AMAT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Citi (C) analysts express optimism for the semiconductor sector, upgrading several companies from Neutral to Buy, including Nova (NOVA), Veeco Instruments (VECO), Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), and MKS Instruments (MKSI). The analysts' positive outlook spans small-, mid-, and large-cap companies, as well as component manufacturers and consumable chip producers.