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
As of February 12, 2026, the semiconductor industry has officially entered what analysts are calling the "Giga-cycle," with global Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) spending projected to hit an unprecedented $135.2 billion this year. This revised forecast, spearheaded by reports from SEMI and echoed by industry leaders, represents a staggering
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As of January 28, 2026, the semiconductor industry has moved past the volatile "AI infrastructure build-out" phase of the early 2020s and into a sustained era of architectural revolution. At the heart of this transformation is Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT), the world’s largest provider of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. While lithography often captures the headlines, [...]
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Semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC)
will be announcing earnings results this Thursday after market hours. Here’s what to expect.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Europe over control of Greenland sparked a broad, risk-off mood in asset markets.
