We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) stands against the other semiconductor stocks.

Investing.com -- KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) and Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) to Overweight from Sector Weight following insights gathered at the 2025 Industry Strategy Symposium.

We recently published a list of 15 Best NASDAQ Dividend Stocks To Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) stands against other best NASDAQ dividend stocks to buy.

Applied Materials stock rose 1.9% to $190.09, while Lam Research shares increased 2.3% to $81.01 in premarket trading. A day prior, both stocks rose solidly on the heels of a stro