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Technology Stocks : Applied Materials No-Politics Thread (AMAT)
AMAT 233.73+1.5%10:48 AM EST

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From: Gottfried6/16/2008 9:57:20 PM
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Why did AMAT rise today? All I found was...

ASM International surges as Applied Materials seeks talks
marketwatch.com
this I would expect to lower AMAT

and
Intel spins off assets to form solar cell company
marketwatch.com

excerpt
" Intel said the solar-energy industry is expected to grow 30% to 40% annually.
Other companies in the chips and chip-making equipment industries have expanded into that market. Three years ago, Cypress Semiconductor (CY:Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
CY 27.24, +1.12, +4.3%) spun off SunPower Corp., which also makes solar cells.

AMAT 20.79, +0.70, +3.5%) has moved more aggressively into the market for equipment used for making solar panels, which analysts say has helped the company weather the uncertainty in the tech market."

has there ever been a period without uncertainty in the tech market?
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