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Both Applied Materials and Lam Research are essential players in the semiconductor equipment space. Which one is a better investment option?

Here is how Lam Research (LRCX) and Daikin Industries (DKILY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

After reaching an important support level, Lam Research (LRCX) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. LRCX surpassed resistance at the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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Share prices of Lam Research (LRCX 1.23%) shot up more than 6% following the April 23 release of its fiscal 2025 third-quarter earnings (for the three months ended March 30), driven by the company's stronger-than-expected results and guidance that point toward strong demand for its semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

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Known for being a cyclical industry to begin with, many semiconductor stocks have been down significantly since the summer of 2024. And just as some investors were inching back into technology stocks, DeepSeek and tariffs came in to put a ceiling on chip stocks.