Applied Materials Stock Plunges 17% in 3 Months: Time to Hold or Fold?

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) shares have plunged 17.1% in the past three months, underperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s decline of 13%.Applied Materials Performance ChartImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchApplied Materials’ recent decline stems from a mix of broader market weakness. A widespread sell-off in tech stocks, triggered by fears of rising trade tensions and slowing economic growth concerns, has put pressure on the entire sector, including Super Micro Computer.This decline ...