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Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Applied Materials, Lowers Price Target to $590

Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintains Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $650 to $590.

Applied Materials Sees Years Of AI-Fueled Growth Ahead

Applied Materials positions for strong growth as AI drives 80% of chip equipment demand. JPMorgan reiterates an Overweight rating.

A 10-Year Treasury Bond Now Pays More Than 118 Of America's Biggest Companies

Only 3.85% of S&P 500 stocks now yield more than the 10-year Treasury, the lowest since May 2007. Benzinga found 118 mega-caps that pay less.

Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower amid concerns that OpenAI's Q2 earnings may weigh on AI growth. Today's Fed minutes revealed that many participants assessed that higher rates would likely be necessary if inflation did not fall.

Shares of precious metals-related companies are trading lower amid gold and silver price declines following U.S. inflation, income and spending data that supported the case for a Fed rate hike in 2026.

Barrick Mining Q2 2026 Earnings Call: Complete Transcript

Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) reported second-quarter financial results on Monday. The transcript from the company's second-quarter earnings call has been provided below. This content is powered by Benzinga APIs. For