KeyBanc last night downgraded Lam Research (LRCX) to Sector Weight from Overweight without a price target The firm believes strong memory pricing may take time to drive new tool demand. As such, Lam’s near-term earnings upside may not support the “sizable” recent rally in the shares, the analyst tells investors in a research note. For investors wanting memory exposure, KeyBanc sees a more favorable set up for Applied Materials (AMAT).
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