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SLB Takes Over #35 Spot From Applied Materials

Ryan Ashford 1 min read  ·  July 10, 2026
SLB Takes Over #35 Spot From Applied Materials

In a study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages, for the underlying components of the S&P 500, SLB Ltd (Symbol: SLB) has taken over the #35 spot from Applied Materials, Inc. (Symbol: AMAT), according to ETF Channel. Below is a chart of SLB Ltd versus Applied Materials, Inc. plotting their respective rank within the S&P 500 over time (SLB plotted in blue; AMAT plotted in green):

Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of SLB vs. AMAT:

SLB,AMAT Relative Performance Chart

SLB is currently trading up about 1.2%, while AMAT is up about 1.6% midday Friday.

Further SLB Research:

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Ryan Ashford

Senior markets analyst · Podcast host

Ryan covers global equity markets, interest rate cycles, and the macro forces reshaping capital flows. Before Eagle One, he spent a decade at institutional trading desks writing cross-asset research for fund managers. His work translates complex monetary signals into clear investor decisions.

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Note. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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