🟢 Nova is trading 4% up in after-hours trading as AI-related earnings lift semiconductor stocks

Nova is trading 4.02% up at $428.04 as broader semiconductor stocks rally on strong AI-related earnings and outlook.

• The move appears sector-led rather than driven by a new company-specific announcement.
• Applied Materials’ August 13 guidance for approximately $10.25 billion in quarterly revenue reinforced optimism around AI-chip manufacturing demand.
• The broader SOXX semiconductor sector gained 3.4%.