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TER's AI-driven test momentum is accelerating, with Iris 100 expanding its optical portfolio as semiconductor and data-center demand surges.

Rising Treasury yields, a more aggressive tone from the Fed, and a closely watched Trump-Xi summit in Washington have pulled large-cap U.S. technology growth stocks like Alphabet into the spotlight again, with every speech and headline shifting expectations, risk appetite, and pricing power for tech. Investors hunting for opportunity or looking to avoid future regret are asking which giants could actually benefit from this mix. This article unpacks three stocks from our Large-Cap U.S...

Applied Materials, Lam Research and KLA stand to benefit as AI infrastructure spending boosts semiconductor equipment demand.

KLA (NasdaqGS: KLAC) is highlighted in new research for its central role in semiconductor metrology as chip designs grow more complex. Industry analysis points to substantial projected expansion in the global Semiconductor Metrology Market as advanced process nodes become more widely used. KLA is investing in R&D and partnerships to develop AI-driven metrology and inspection tools aimed at tightening manufacturing precision and yield. KLA's push into AI-powered metrology systems for complex...

Applied Materials, Lam Research and KLA stand to benefit as BofA lifts chip equipment spending forecasts amid surging AI, memory and packaging demand.

No stock rally is perfect, as is the case with the one seen this week in the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.27% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.43%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.36%, and December E-mini...

KLA (KLAC) reached $188.32 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.36% change compared to its last close.

LRCX targets mid-40% operating margins as rising revenues, AI-driven demand and higher-margin services support expansion over several years.

Qnity Electronics was added to the on Monday. Shares of the semiconductor materials supplier were down 0.2% in premarket trading Tuesday at $121.53, while and futures were up 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.61% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.70%, and December E-mini...

One niche player burned cash and posted a net loss; the other generated $3.8 billion in free cash flow.

The Philadelphia semiconductor index, known as SOX, rose for a fourth consecutive day on Friday, with a new batch of chip stocks leading the charge.

KLA Corporation's AI-driven process-control demand is rising with 2nm, EUV, HBM and advanced packaging investments as rivals intensify competition.

Chip equipment stocks are breaking away from the broader semiconductor pack on Friday, and the pattern of who is buying what reveals something specific about where money is flowing and why the tools layer keeps trading on its own terms.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.11% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.15%, and December E-mini...

Steve Eisman thinks the real winners of the AI arms race are not the chip designers everyone is fighting over but the suppliers equipping both sides of the battle. Five stocks have already lapped Nvidia in 2026, and Eisman ranks them by who survives if the whole AI ecosystem cracks.

Fresh research from Zacks that compares KLA (KLAC) with Daktronics has put valuation in the spotlight, as both shares carry the same earnings-focused rank but very different value scores and pricing metrics. KLA’s recent share price has retreated, with the stock down 13.25% over the past 30 days and 34.90% over 90 days. However, the year-to-date share price return of 32.59% alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 62.31% signals longer term momentum that remains firmly positive despite...

DAKT vs. KLAC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.18% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.68%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.29%, and September E-mini...

ALAB appears to offer more upside than KLAC, backed by stronger earnings growth, bigger surprises, and rapid PCIe 6 adoption.

KLAC's AI-driven process-control demand, advanced-packaging growth, robust backlog and strong capital returns support further upside despite margin pressure.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.83% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.39%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.80%, and September E-mini...

ASML's monopoly on the machines that build every advanced chip in the world just endured a month of relentless selling, and one prominent Wall Street analyst thinks the market has handed investors a rare opening at a price that grossly undervalues what comes next.

While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.

In the latest trading session, KLA (KLAC) closed at $180.64, marking a +1.95% move from the previous day.

Investing.com -- In a note to clients on Friday, JPMorgan raised its forecasts for the wafer fabrication equipment market and named KLA as its top pick among U.S. chip-equipment makers.

In the closing of the recent trading day, KLA (KLAC) stood at $177.18, denoting a -3.13% move from the preceding trading day.

Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson showed up to a Goldman conference with customer order books stretching years into the future, and the peers corroborating his story make the bullish case harder to dismiss than the skeptics expected.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.54% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.96%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.50%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26...