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

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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.

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