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ASML Stock’s AI Boom Has a Catch: TSMC Won’t Rush the $410 Million Machine

ASML Stock’s AI Boom Has a Catch: TSMC Won’t Rush the $410 Million Machine

ASML shares rose 2.3% in Amsterdam late Friday as the company reported Q1 net sales of €8.8 billion and raised its 2026 sales outlook to up to €40 billion. TSMC, ASML’s top customer, said it would delay adopting ASML’s new High-NA EUV machines, priced at over €350 million each, preferring to extend use of existing tools. ASML aims to deliver at least 60 standard EUV machines in 2026.
ASML Says It Can Keep Up With AI Chip Boom in 2026, but China Curbs Still Loom

ASML Says It Can Keep Up With AI Chip Boom in 2026, but China Curbs Still Loom

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told investors the company will not be a bottleneck for chipmakers in 2026 after boosting capacity and productivity. ASML last week raised its 2026 sales forecast to 36–40 billion euros following first-quarter sales of 8.8 billion euros and net income of 2.8 billion euros. Risks remain from U.S. export controls on China and the pace of next-generation EUV tool adoption.
ASML share price in focus: what to watch Monday after chip-tool peer’s upbeat forecast

ASML share price in focus: what to watch Monday after chip-tool peer’s upbeat forecast

ASML Holding NV shares closed up 0.9% at €1,190.40 in Amsterdam on Friday, with little company news but strong sector focus after Applied Materials’ upbeat forecast. ASML’s U.S. ADRs ended down 0.02% at $1,406.61. Investors are watching for AI-driven demand and possible impacts from U.S. export controls. Applied Materials agreed to pay $252 million to settle U.S. allegations over exports to China.
15 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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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  • Snap Inc. Stock Surges 22% as Earnings Estimates Rise, Zacks Rates Hold
    April 30, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT. Shares of Snap Inc. (SNAP), the company behind Snapchat, have surged 22% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500's 12.2% gain and the Internet-software sector's 16.5% rise. Key to this momentum are revised earnings projections, with the current quarter's earnings estimate up 27.6% to $0.09 per share, a 125% increase year-over-year. The full fiscal year consensus estimate stands at $0.54, a 63.6% rise, while next year's forecast grew 8.2% to $0.66. Zacks Rank, a proprietary stock rating based on earnings estimate trends, positions Snap at #3 (Hold), reflecting positive but cautious market sentiment. Revenue growth forecasts underpin long-term earnings potential, supporting investor interest amid Snap's recent gains.

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HP’s HyperX Launch Puts Gaming Back in Focus as HPQ Stock Tries to Recover

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