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AMS:ASML News 5 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

ASML stock slides before the U.S. open as risk-off trading spreads — here’s what to watch next

ASML stock slides before the U.S. open as risk-off trading spreads — here’s what to watch next

ASML Holding N.V. shares fell about 2.2% to $1,423 in U.S. premarket trading Monday, tracking a broader selloff in tech stocks. The drop followed volatility in metals and crypto markets and renewed concerns over U.S. interest rate policy. Investors are watching ASML’s annual report due February 25 and its ex-dividend date on February 10. ASML shares also slipped 2.9% to 1,180 euros in Amsterdam.
2 February 2026
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ASML stock ends week higher on Barclays upgrade as investors weigh rich valuation and looming dividend

ASML stock ends week higher on Barclays upgrade as investors weigh rich valuation and looming dividend

ASML shares closed up 1.98% at 1,215.60 euros in Amsterdam on Friday, capping a 3% weekly gain. Barclays and Berenberg raised price targets to 1,500 euros after record orders and AI demand, while ASML announced 1,700 job cuts. The stock has surged 34% in January and now trades at 42 times 2026 earnings estimates. ASML’s annual report is due February 25, with its interim dividend going ex-dividend February 9.
1 February 2026
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ASML Holding NV stock price heads into Monday after January surge — what investors watch next

ASML Holding NV stock price heads into Monday after January surge — what investors watch next

ASML shares closed Friday in Amsterdam at €1,215.60, up 2%, capping a 32% gain for January. The company reported €13.2 billion in Q4 net bookings and announced a €12 billion share buyback through 2028. CEO Christophe Fouquet told staff about a planned tech overhaul that could cut 1,700 jobs. Investors are watching for order conversion and margin trends as markets reopen Monday.
31 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock price steadies near $341 after ASML’s order surge — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials stock price steadies near $341 after ASML’s order surge — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials rose 1.4% to $341.34 at Thursday’s close after trading between $329 and $348. The move followed ASML’s record €13.2 billion in new orders and a raised 2026 sales forecast, which lifted chip-equipment stocks. AMAT reports fiscal Q1 results Feb. 12 and holds its shareholder meeting March 12. Trading volume reached about 7.3 million shares.
30 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps before the bell as ASML orders, SK Hynix profit spark chip rally

Intel stock jumps before the bell as ASML orders, SK Hynix profit spark chip rally

Intel shares rose 3.4% to $43.93 in premarket trading Wednesday, leading gains among chip stocks after ASML reported record orders and SK Hynix posted its highest-ever profit. Micron and Microchip Technology also advanced sharply. Investors are repositioning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings later today.
28 January 2026
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ASML’s record AI orders hit €13.2 billion — and its $250 million chip machines are the bottleneck

ASML’s record AI orders hit €13.2 billion — and its $250 million chip machines are the bottleneck

ASML reported Q4 bookings of €13.2 billion, far above forecasts, as AI chip demand surged. The company raised its 2026 sales target to €34–39 billion, reversing earlier guidance and topping analyst expectations. Fourth-quarter sales reached €9.7 billion with net income at €2.8 billion. ASML also launched a new share buyback program of up to €12 billion through 2028.
28 January 2026
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ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML stock rises ahead of Q4 earnings — here’s what investors are watching

ASML shares climbed 1.1% to near 1,190 euros in Amsterdam Tuesday, ahead of its Q4 and full-year earnings due Wednesday. Evercore ISI reaffirmed its buy rating with a 1,300-euro target; Barclays kept a hold at 1,200 euros. Investors are watching for any upgrade to ASML’s 2026 sales outlook amid strong AI chip demand. CEO Christophe Fouquet will address the media at 1100 CET after results.
27 January 2026
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ASML stock price: what investors watch ahead of the Jan. 28 results

ASML stock price: what investors watch ahead of the Jan. 28 results

ASML closed at €1,178.20 in Amsterdam Friday, up 0.15%, ahead of its Q4 and full-year results set for Jan. 28. Morgan Stanley maintained ASML as a top pick and raised its price target to €1,400, citing expected order book improvement. Nasdaq shares last traded near $1,389, down 0.4%. ASML will announce an interim dividend Jan. 28, with ex-dividend date Feb. 9.
25 January 2026
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ASML stock price drops 4% on Trump tariff threat — what to watch next

ASML stock price drops 4% on Trump tariff threat — what to watch next

ASML shares fell 4.0% to 1,120.40 euros in Amsterdam Monday after President Trump threatened new tariffs on several European countries unless the U.S. can buy Greenland. The AEX dropped 1.73%, led by ASML’s decline, while the STOXX 600 posted its steepest one-day fall in two months. EU ambassadors plan to discuss retaliation at an emergency summit Thursday. ASML reports earnings January 28.
20 January 2026
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ASML stock price slides nearly 4% as Trump tariff threat hits chip shares in Europe

ASML stock price slides nearly 4% as Trump tariff threat hits chip shares in Europe

ASML shares fell nearly 3.9% to about 1,122 euros in Amsterdam after President Trump threatened new U.S. tariffs on several European countries, including the Netherlands. The tariff, set for Feb. 1, could rise to 25% in June if no deal is reached. European tech stocks broadly declined. Investors are watching ASML’s Jan. 28 earnings report for signals on demand.
19 January 2026
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ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s €1,400 target sets up a tense run into earnings

ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s €1,400 target sets up a tense run into earnings

ASML shares closed up 1.6% at €1,167.20 in Amsterdam after Morgan Stanley raised its price target 40% to €1,400 and kept an Overweight rating. U.S. trading will pause Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ASML reports quarterly and full-year results Jan. 28, with investors watching for order intake and guidance. CEO Fouquet warned of ongoing U.S. export pressure on China sales.
19 January 2026
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ASML stock hits record high, clears $500B as TSMC lifts AI chip spending plan

ASML stock hits record high, clears $500B as TSMC lifts AI chip spending plan

ASML shares hit a record high Thursday, pushing its market value above $500 billion after TSMC announced a 2026 capital budget of up to $56 billion. ASML rose 4.3% by 0952 GMT, while U.S. chip tool makers also rallied. TSMC’s Q4 profit beat expectations, but its CEO warned of possible risks from an AI investment bubble. ASML reports earnings Jan. 28.
15 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock drops despite Stifel’s $340 target hike — what AMAT investors watch next

Applied Materials stock drops despite Stifel’s $340 target hike — what AMAT investors watch next

Applied Materials shares fell 1.8% to $299.25 by midday Wednesday despite several analysts raising price targets, with Stifel lifting its target to $340. The stock retreated after hitting a record high Monday following a Susquehanna upgrade. Sector peers Lam Research, KLA, and ASML also declined, pulling the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down 1.6%. Investors are watching for Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings amid U.S. export risks.
14 January 2026
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ASML stock rises after Bernstein upgrade; DRAM upcycle thesis back in play ahead of earnings

ASML stock rises after Bernstein upgrade; DRAM upcycle thesis back in play ahead of earnings

ASML shares rose 3.2% in early Amsterdam trading after Bernstein upgraded the stock to “outperform” and raised its price target to 1,300 euros. Bernstein cited stronger DRAM investment and higher lithography intensity at the next node. ASML’s New York shares closed Friday up 8.7% at $1,163.78. Investors await ASML’s January 28 results for 2026 guidance.
5 January 2026
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Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.
IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

7 February 2026
International Holding Company PJSC warned investors of phishing scams using its name and logo, according to an ADX disclosure. IHC shares closed flat at 399.60 dirhams on Friday, trading in a narrow range with 237,109 shares changing hands. UAE equities ended the week slightly higher as traders watched Iran-U.S. talks and oil prices.
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