🟢 Applied Materials is trading 3.37% up in pre-market as broad semiconductor strength lifts chip-related shares

Applied Materials is trading 3.37% up at $557.29 after broad semiconductor strength lifted chip-related shares.

• Micron, AMD, NVIDIA, and Oracle were also higher in pre-market trading, supporting sector momentum.
• Investors are positioning ahead of Applied Materials’ fiscal third-quarter results scheduled for August 13, 2026.
• Broader index moves were modest, making sector strength more relevant than general market direction.