Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Applied Materials, Inc. (“Applied Materials” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMAT) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

On November 16, 2023, Reuters reported that Applied Materials is under criminal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department for potentially evading export restrictions on China’s top chipmaker SMIC.

On this news, Applied Material’s stock price fell approximately 5% during intraday trading on November 17, 2023, thereby injuring investors.

If you purchased Applied Materials securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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