AMAT ▲ +2.2% - Applied Materials, Inc. $AMAT - Applied Materials to Host Investor Breakfast Presentation During SEMICON West Applied Materials rose 2.2% today following the announcement that it will host an investor breakfast presentation at SEMICON West, an industry conference that typically draws attention to semiconductor equipment makers' latest developments and market positioning. Investor presentations at major trade shows can signal company confidence and provide a platform to outline growth opportunities, which may have encouraged buying interest. 21-SEP-2026 07:30 AM ET