Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Has $80.10 Million Holdings in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al recently trimmed its holdings in Lam Research Corporation, decreasing its stake by 1.4% to 598,175 shares valued at approximately $80.10 million. Despite insider selling, institutional investors maintain a significant 84.61% ownership of the semiconductor company. Lam Research beat Q3 earnings estimates and provided optimistic Q2 FY2026 EPS guidance, holding a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with a $161.21 price target.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Generate Investment Management Ltd Sells 284,473 Shares of Lam Research Corporation $LRCX
Generate Investment Management Ltd significantly reduced its stake in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by selling 284,473 shares, decreasing its holdings by 62.2%. Despite this reduction, Lam Research remains Generate Investment Management's 26th largest position, making up approximately 1.2% of its investment portfolio. Other institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc. and State Street Corp, however, increased their positions in the semiconductor company.
Dec 31, 2025 • ts2.tech
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Applied Materials stock snaps 7-day rally as China pushes “50% domestic tools” rule
Applied Materials shares fell 1.2% on Tuesday, snapping a seven-session winning streak, after a Reuters report indicated China is requiring chipmakers to source at least 50% of new-fab equipment domestically. This policy, though not publicly documented, raises concerns for foreign tool suppliers like Applied Materials as China remains a key buyer in the semiconductor equipment market. Investors are now watching how this development, alongside existing U.S. export controls and upcoming earnings, will impact the company's future performance.
Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Trading Down 1.2% - Here's Why
Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) shares fell 1.2% to $173.78 on Tuesday with trading volume significantly below average, despite a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts and recent price target increases. The company exceeded Q1 earnings estimates, reporting $1.26 EPS against $1.22 expected and $5.32 billion in revenue, and issued strong Q2 FY2026 guidance. Insider transactions showed significant share sales by Senior Vice President Vahid Vahedi and insider Ava Harter in October.
Dec 30, 2025 • Stock Titan
NEUTRAL
Chip materials maker raises $100M to boost indium phosphide output
AXT, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AXTI) has successfully closed a $100 million public offering of common stock, including the full exercise of underwriters' option to purchase additional shares. The company plans to use the net proceeds to significantly increase manufacturing capacity for indium phosphide substrates by its subsidiary, Beijing Tongmei Xtal Technology Co., Ltd., to meet growing industry demand. These funds will also support research and development and general corporate purposes.
Dec 30, 2025 • ts2.tech
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Applied Materials stock slips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule puts AMAT in the spotlight
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock slipped after a Reuters report indicated China is requiring chipmakers to source at least 50% of their equipment domestically, intensifying competition for foreign semiconductor toolmakers. Despite Wells Fargo raising its price target on AMAT to $290 with an Overweight rating, the news adds to concerns from U.S. export controls and potential market access issues in China. The market is now watching for further clarification from Beijing regarding the domestic equipment threshold and its implementation.