AMAT

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is a leading provider of manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the global semiconductor industry. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company went public in 1980 and has established itself as a critical enabler of the digital revolution. Applied Materials serves as the backbone infrastructure provider for semiconductor manufacturing, supplying the specialized tools and technologies that enable the production of computer chips found in everything from smartphones to data centers. The company operates globally with significant presence in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe, positioning itself at the center of the world's most advanced technology supply chains.