Nasdaq Dips Over 300 Points; Applied Materials Posts Upbeat Q4 Earnings
1. U.S. stocks opened lower; Nasdaq down over 200 points. 2. Applied Materials (AMAT) reported better-than-expected Q4 results for fiscal 2025. 3. AMAT's Q1 revenue forecast exceeds estimates, indicating strong growth potential. 4. Information technology stocks declined by 1.2% in trading. 5. Broader market trends are negative, impacting investor sentiment.