Spending on chipmaking equipment is set to increase to avoid a supply shortage, and that's great news for this company.
The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Applied Materials (AMAT) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?
NetApp, Installed Building Products, Ralph Lauren, Applied Materials and Cardinal Health are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.