Applied Materials, Inc. reported results for its second quarter ended April 28, 2019. Applied generated revenue of $3.54 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 43.2%, operating income of $776 million or 21.9% of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.70.   On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 43.5%, operating income of $794 million or 22.4% of net sales, and EPS of $0.70.   The company returned $814 million to shareholders including $6...