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Collaborations at Applied's EPIC Center in Silicon Valley and Intel's R&D campus in Oregon aim to develop breakthroughs in next-generation transistors, interconnects and advanced packaging technologies for AI chips and systems  Collaboration builds on the companies' long history of working together to solve complex semiconductor device scaling challenges SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT), the leader in materials engineering for the semiconductor industry, today announced it is working with Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) to accelerate development of chipmaking innovations for next-generation transistors, interconnects and advanced packaging technologies.

Central Pacific Bank Trust Division lifted its position in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) by 121.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,172 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock after purchasing an additional 3,940

Eastern Bank trimmed its stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) by 4.4% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 73,559 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock after selling 3,410 shares during the period. Eastern Bank's holdings in Applied Materials

MassMutual Private Wealth and Trust FSB increased its stake in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) by 14.4% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 12,267 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock after purchasing an additional 1,544 shares during

In the most recent trading session, Applied Materials (AMAT) closed at $540.04, indicating a +2.03% shift from the previous trading day.

Applied Materials supplies manufacturing equipment and related services to the companies that fabricate semiconductors. Advanced Micro Devices grew revenue about 34% in 2025, with gains in both its data center segment and its client and gaming segment.

ASML plans to raise the company's low-NA EUV capacity by roughly 30% in 2027. Applied Materials is benefiting from multiple AI-driven chipmaking trends.

Applied Materials maintains a dominant position in providing the essential equipment and materials engineering needed for chip manufacturing. Broadcom offers a diversified revenue stream through its high-margin infrastructure software and specialized artificial intelligence networking chips.