APPLIED MATERIALS AMAT (NASDAQ)

(WASHINGTON)Applied Materials Inc. spent $179,000 in the first quarter to lobby on renewable energy, research spending and other issues, according to a recent disclosure form.READ MORE

(NEW YORK)The group vice president of global human resources at semiconductor production equipment maker Applied Materials Inc. sold 4,304 shares of common stock, according to a Securities a...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)Shares of semiconductor companies fell with the broader market on Wednesday, with flash memory chip makers posting some of the steepest declines after an analyst said prices for a ...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)Shares of semiconductor companies mostly slipped with the broader market Tuesday, although shares of ASM International NV and Mentor Graphics Corp. rose sharply following separate ...READ MORE

(WASHINGTON)The group vice president and chief information officer of Applied Materials Inc. exercised options for 10,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commiss...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)ASM International NV shares jumped Tuesday after the Dutch maker of semiconductor equipment and materials said it received a combined unsolicited offer from Applied Materials Inc. ...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)Shares of solar companies ticked higher Monday as analysts become more optimistic about prospects for global growth in demand for solar energy products.READ MORE