INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Continues Investigation of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) on Behalf of Investors

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied Materials” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMAT) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

On November 16, 2023, Reuters reported that Applied Materials was under criminal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department for potentially evading export restrictions on China’s top chipmaker SMIC.

On this news, Applied Materials’ stock price fell $6.19, or 4%, to close at $147.75 per share on November 17, 2023, thereby injuring investors.

Then, on February 27, 2024, Reuters reported that Applied Materials had received one subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission and another from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts related to China shipments and requesting information related to certain federal award applications.

On this news, Applied Materials’ stock price fell $5.31, or 2.6%, to close at $197. 28 per share on February 27, 2024, thereby injuring investors further.

If you purchased Applied Materials securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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