Lam Research has spent $250 million to buy three buildings in Fremont and two buildings in Livermore, according to documents that were filed on Sept. 22 with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.

Lam Research (LRCX 0.37%) recently made two major announcements. First, it approved a 10-for-1 stock split, which should take place on Oct. 2.That will mark its third stock split following its 3 ...

Lam Research, one of Oregon’s largest manufacturing employers, said Wednesday it plans to lay off 7% of its workforce as it responds to cooling market demand and restrictions on sales to China.