Is Applied Materials Stock Worth the Investment? Here's What the Experts Say.

Explore the exciting world of Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
*Stock prices used were the prices of April 2, 2025. The video was published on May. 13, 2025.

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Jason Hall has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Matt Frankel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Applied Materials. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.