Shares of Applied Materials gained 7% during Monday's session. The stock was boosted by a breakthrough in U.S.–China trade negotiations that eased key tariffs on technology goods.
Corporate buybacks surged in April, led by Apple, Alphabet, and Wells Fargo, signaling confidence and boosting stock prices. Tech and consumer companies also joining the buyback binge.
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Semiconductors are the silicon backbone of the digital revolution. Demand for chips is variable though, meaning that corporate inventory levels and sentiment can significantly impact the industry.
Uncertainty surrounding these factors has hurt semiconductor stocks over the past six months as they have pulled back by 17%. This drawdown was noticeably worse than the S&P 500’s 1.7% fall.
Lynch encouraged investors to look at businesses they understand and have strong financials. Does APPLIED MATERIALS INC (NASDAQ:AMAT) align with this approach? We take a closer look.
