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To: Donald Wennerstrom who wrote (30472)	5/16/2006 5:55:13 PM
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Not only does AMAT expect stronger order input in 2006, they expect the same scenario in 2007. <<Applied Materials forecasts stronger-than-expected growth By Matt Andrejczak Last Update: 5:16 PM ET May 16, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) AMAT, the world's largest chip-equipment maker, late Tuesday forecast quarterly financial targets that exceed current Wall Street expectations. It also said electronics makers will invest more on machines in 2007 as new factories that make consumer electronic goods start up production. In a conference call, Applied Materials Chief Financial Officer Nancy Handel pegged sales in the range of $2.36 billion to $2.475 billion and earnings per share between 28 cents and 30 cents. That compares with the consensus estimate of analysts polled by Thomson First Call, who estimate Applied Materials will chalk up sales of $2.33 billion and earnings of 27 cents a share.>> <<4:59pm 05/16/06 Applied Materials estimates 2007 cap spending to rise 10% - MarketWatch.com>>