Applied Materials Reports Strong Q2 Results Amid AI-Driven Semiconductor Demand
Applied Materials reported better-than-expected second-quarter results driven by strong demand for semiconductor technologies related to artificial intelligence. The company's gross margin reached a 25-year high of 50%, and it raised its third-quarter guidance, though shares fell in premarket trading due to profit-taking.
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