
Applied Materials
Applied Materials Plunges: Disappointing Outlook Weighs on Semiconductor Sector
Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT), a bellwether in the semiconductor equipment industry, experienced a dramatic stock decline of over 14% on Friday, August 15, 2025. This significant plunge, which erased more than $21.2 billion from its market capitalization, was triggered by a surprisingly weak sales and earnings forecast for the