Why Applied Materials Shares Are Moving
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) shares fell by 3.6% amid a broader decline in semiconductor and chip stocks, influenced by rising Treasury yields and a regulatory block by the Netherlands on lithography system exports to China. This block affects ASML Holding and aligns with US export measures, potentially impacting the production of advanced microprocessors.
January 02, 2024 | 6:38 pm
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Applied Materials, Inc. shares dropped due to sector-wide pressure from rising Treasury yields and the Netherlands' export restrictions impacting ASML, a key player in the semiconductor industry.
Applied Materials' stock is directly affected by the broader semiconductor industry's downturn, triggered by rising Treasury yields and regulatory actions in the Netherlands that could disrupt the supply chain and production capabilities within the sector.
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ASML Holding's stock dropped following the Netherlands' decision to limit exports of lithography systems to China, which could affect the production of advanced microprocessors.
ASML is directly impacted by the Dutch government's export restrictions, which could lead to a significant disruption in its business with China, a major market for its advanced lithography systems.
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