PARAGUAY - 2024/08/03: In this photo illustration, the Applied Materials logo is displayed on a ... [+] smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Jaque Silva/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesApplied Materials stock has had a solid year thus far, rising by about 30% year-to-date. In comparison, Applied’s semiconductor industry peer Texas Instruments stock has gained about 19% over the same period. So what are some of the trends driving Applied stock’s run-up?La ...