Applied Materials is trading at $79.40, down 8.53%, as supply-chain concerns across the chip-equipment sector weigh on shares.
- Lam Research’s outlook highlighted constraints that could limit equipment makers’ output, weighing on Applied Materials and other peers.
- Broader concerns about AI spending and technology-market weakness added pressure; available reports identify no fresh Applied Materials-specific catalyst for October 23.
- No volume or trading-activity data was provided.