Applied Materials' 15-minute chart shows Bollinger Bands expanding downward, KDJ death cross.

Based on the 15-minute chart for Applied, there are several technical indicators that suggest a bearish trend in the stock. Specifically, the Bollinger Bands are expanding downward, which indicates that the volatility of the stock price is increasing and that the lower bound of the band is being breached. Additionally, the KDJ indicator has crossed below its signal line, forming a death cross at 10/17/2025 11:00. This suggests that the momentum of the stock price is shifting towards the downside and that there is potential for further decreases in the stock price.