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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE · 2026-09-14 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

CEOs of Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX called for a slower pace of AI model development because of safety concerns on September 14, 2026. The warning raised concerns that a pause in AI deployments could reduce semiconductor capital-expenditure plans and weaken Applied Materials’ equipment order books before affecting current chip shipments. Citigroup shifted to a neutral stance on broader equity risk, while semiconductor-equipment stocks, including Applied Materials, fell approximately 5%–6%.

Key facts

• Applied Materials shares fell following a joint call from the CEOs of Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX for a slowdown in AI model development. source
• Applied Materials experienced a share decline of around 5-6% as chip equipment stocks fell. source
• Applied Materials has had recent record revenues and strong guidance, according to the report. source
• Applied Materials was among the major peers that fell in a broad sector-wide selloff affecting semiconductor equipment makers. source