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If it wasn't already clear to investors, the demand for data centers will be a catalyst for semiconductor stocks for years, if not decades. It's why investors continue to buy into the growth of chip makers like NVIDIA Corp. NASDAQ: NVDA.

Is it possible for Applied Materials stock (NASDAQ:AMAT) to reach close to $380 in the coming years? There is a strong likelihood, as the company is poised to benefit from the rising capital expenditures driven by the generative artificial intelligence boom.

This is good news for one of the company's major suppliers, semiconductor equipment giant Applied Materials NASDAQ: AMAT. Micron's earnings show trends that are likely to boost demand for Applied Materials' equipment.

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These days, it's hard to find an artificial intelligence (AI) stock trading at a cheap price. Nvidia has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) approaching 50.

Applied Materials is well positioned to benefit from AI-driven semiconductor megatrends, with WFE market growth expected to accelerate due to larger, more complex chips. Sticky, recurring revenues from Applied Global Services reduce cyclicality and provide stable cash flows, supporting a more predictable business model. Strong capital return policy, including growing dividends and share buyback...