🔴 Applied Materials is trading 5% down in pre-market as Nasdaq futures fall 1.61%

Applied Materials is trading 4.93% down at $434.00 after a broad technology selloff pushed Nasdaq futures down 1.61% on September 14, 2026.

• Higher oil prices, Treasury yields near 5%, Middle East shipping risks, and uncertainty ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve decision are pressuring risk-sensitive semiconductor stocks.
• No fresh company-specific announcement or earnings release clearly explains the move; available coverage flags ongoing valuation and competition concerns.