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Bloomberg Intelligence analysts identified 50 watchable firms for 2025, focusing on catalysts like new leadership, asset sales, acquisitions, and new products. 14 of 35 dividend-paying companies meet the "safer" criteria with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields, inviting closer investor scrutiny. Top ten Bloomberg Dividend Focus stocks for 2025 projected net gains between 11.62% and 48.92%, based on analyst target prices and dividend yields.

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%.

KLA Corporation  KLAC shares are ripping higher on Thursday. They are trading in sympathy with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited  TSM, which reported earnings ahead of estimates.

KLA faces weakness in key markets and soft semiconductor demand.

AI and high-performance computing drive advanced logic and DRAM shrink showcased by TSMC's N2 node, increasing the need for KLA's process control, metrology systems, and computational analytics. Advanced packaging for AI applications provides an excellent opportunity for KLAC, with TSMC and other foundries looking to drastically expand capacity. The push for zero-defect semiconductors and SiC is crucial for the automotive sector and autonomous driving, increasing demand for the Company's process control and inspection tools.

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.

Why TSMC, KLA, and Lam Research Stocks All Popped on Monday

Dublin, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Market by Component and End User - Global Forecast to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The EUV lithography market is expected to reach USD 22.69 billion by 2029 from USD 12.18 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 13.2% during the 2024-2029 period.

In the latest trading session, KLA (KLAC) closed at $633.64, marking a -1.73% move from the previous day.

The latest trading day saw KLA (KLAC) settling at $650.53, representing a +0.39% change from its previous close.