KLA-Tencor Corporation is a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor andAdvanced packaging industries. The company designs and manufactures sophisticated equipment and software that helps manufacturers enhance the production of integrated circuits by monitoring and improving processes at various stages of manufacturing. KLA's technologies play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of semiconductor devices, enabling advancements in electronics and related technologies. Through continuous innovation, KLA-Tencor supports the drive towards more efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices in the high-tech industry. Read More
Fremont, CA – April 17, 2025 – Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX), a leading provider of wafer fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry, experienced a slight decline in its stock price today, closing at $64.24, down 0.90 (1.40%) as of 1:37 PM EDT. The stock opened at $65.
Even during a down period for the markets, Life Time has gone against the grain, climbing to $31.72. Its shares have yielded a 25.7% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 34.7%. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Wednesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
Let's take a look at the S&P500 stocks that are experiencing notable price gaps in today's session on Wednesday. Discover the gap up and gap down stocks in the S&P500 index.
U.S. major indices traded lower at midday Wednesday, pressured by sharp declines in tech and semiconductor stocks after Washington tightened chip export restrictions to China.
Chip equipment stocks Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA are down due to US tariffs on China. ASML reported solid earnings but faces tariff fallout.
While the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 6.9% since October 2024, Planet Fitness has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 17.2% to $97.01 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Sphere Entertainment has gotten torched over the last six months - since October 2024, its stock price has dropped 44.8% to $26.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) and its peers.
Blink Charging’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 63.3% of its value and falling to $0.73 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Although the S&P 500 is down 7.2% over the past six months, Knowles’s stock price has fallen further to $15.09, losing shareholders 15.5% of their capital. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
NASDAQ:KLAC is scoring great on several growth aspects while it also shows decent health and profitability. At the same time it remains remains attractively priced.
Pangaea’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 37% of its value and falling to $4.24 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Latham’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 30.2% of its value and falling to $4.85 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Shareholders of E.W. Scripps would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 22.5% and now trades at $2.14. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after stocks gave back some of the gains from the previous day as the White House clarified the tariffs on imports from China would add up to 145%, while the baseline 10% tariffs remained in place for most countries. This reminded markets that the global trade environment remained volatile, limiting the potential for sustained gains.
Over the past six months, KLA Corporation’s shares (currently trading at $671.01) have posted a disappointing 15.9% loss while the S&P 500 was down 7.7%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
