Steve Ward

Ten Stocks to Hold Long-Term - Barron's

Applied materials should be on the list as well. Virtually no debt, now a company far more diversified than chipmaking machines AND PLENTY OF CASH.
They could even buy EBAY, Mention EBAY to AMAT and see what happens.

I have no idea what would happen but please will someone mention EBAY to AMAT and tell us what does happen.