Congressman sold his Applied Materials shares before the stock jumped: Here’s what he lost.

Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ETMarketRead the original at Benzinga

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Gottheimer bought and sold shares, and a later rise would have narrowed his loss if he had waited. The article also notes his frequent trading, but reports no change to Applied Materials’ business, so its outlook is unchanged.

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That trade reflects one lawmaker’s timing, not a change in Applied Materials’ sales, products, or plans. The article says the stock later rose, which would have narrowed his loss if he had waited. It gives no new information about the company’s business.

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