Applied Materials 1.29 Billion Dollar Volume Slides to 65th as Regulatory Delays and Short Sellers Weigh on Shares

On September 8, 2025, , ranking 65th in the market.

Recent corporate announcements highlighted potential operational risks. A pending regulatory review of the company’s new has delayed key client trials, raising concerns about near-term revenue visibility. Analysts noted this could impact Q4 order pipelines for high-volume manufacturing clients

Market participants observed subtle shifts in institutional positioning. , suggesting growing bearish conviction among . This contrasts with broader tech sector strength,

Technical indicators showed mixed signals. While the stock remains above its , bearish divergence emerged in patterns. , indicating active position management by

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