Why Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Is Falling
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
Applied Materials (AMAT) shares are down 6.5% due to Intel's poor Q2 results and the company's failure to secure CHIPS Act funding for its $4 billion R&D center. Intel's financial struggles and potential cost reductions could negatively impact AMAT, a key supplier in the semiconductor industry.
August 02, 2024 | 2:54 pm
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Applied Materials shares fell 6.5% due to Intel's disappointing Q2 results and the company's failure to secure CHIPS Act funding for its $4 billion R&D center.
AMAT's stock is directly impacted by Intel's financial performance as it is a major supplier to Intel. Additionally, the failure to secure CHIPS Act funding adds to the negative sentiment.
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Intel's worse-than-expected Q2 results have led to a broader sell-off in semiconductor stocks, including Applied Materials.
Intel's financial difficulties and potential cost reductions suggest a decrease in capital expenditures, negatively affecting suppliers like AMAT and causing a broader sell-off in the sector.
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