AMAT Shares Plunge 1.38 as Trading Volume Drops 43.08 to Rank 94th in Daily Volume

On September 12, 2025, , , . , indicating a significant contraction in market interest despite its position as a key player in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Recent developments suggest mixed sentiment for AMAT. . While the collaboration aims to streamline production of next-generation nodes, . Meanwhile, .

, . This pattern reflects cautious positioning among institutional investors, .

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