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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Trie

Penn Capital Adds $17.2M Stake in ACMR as Semiconductor Gear Maker Navigates Export Risks

Penn Capital invested $17.2M in semiconductor equipment maker ACM Research, which surged 171.5% yearly. Growth faces headwinds from U.S. export controls limiting Chinese sales.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Robert Izquierdo

Kulicke and Soffa Director Sells $1.4M in Stock as Shares Near 52-Week Peak

Kulicke and Soffa director sold $1.4M in stock near 52-week peak, reducing holdings by 19.6%. Sale occurs as company benefits from AI-driven semiconductor demand.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Levy

Semiconductor Equipment Leader Posts 117% Gains Amid Industry Capex Surge

Applied Materials shares surged 117% as chipmakers boost capex spending on manufacturing equipment, with management guiding 20% revenue growth for 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Seldon Capital Exits Majority Position in ACM Research Amid Strong Stock Rally

Seldon Capital exits majority stake in ACM Research after selling 183,242 shares for $6.83M. Move comes as semiconductor equipment maker's stock surges 170.7% over past year.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

Two Semiconductor Plays Positioned to Capitalize on AI-Driven Memory and Chip Demand

Two semiconductor companies—SanDisk (NAND memory) and ASML (chip equipment)—positioned to capitalize on AI-driven demand for memory and advanced chip production capacity.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Harsh Chauhan

Memory Chip Makers, Enterprise Software Giants Seen Outpacing Semiconductor Equipment Leader

Micron and Oracle positioned to outpace ASML's valuation due to memory supply constraints and enterprise software growth from AI investments, despite current market headwinds.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Robert Izquierdo

Kulicke and Soffa CTO Reduces Holdings as Stock Reaches Valuation Extremes

Kulicke and Soffa's CTO sold $520K in shares as stock hits extreme valuations. He retains $1.72M stake, suggesting routine management rather than lost confidence.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Harsh Chauhan

ASML Poised for Sustained Growth on AI Demand and Equipment Leadership

ASML positioned for sustained growth with €39 billion backlog and 48% net bookings growth, driven by AI infrastructure demand and its dominant EUV chipmaking equipment leadership.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jaachi Mbachu, Aciarb

Applied Materials Posts Strong Results, Projects 20%+ Growth in Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials beat expectations with 20%+ growth guidance for semiconductor equipment in 2026, driven by AI demand. Stock surged 12%.
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