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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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ASML Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Update: What to Watch Before Markets Reopen as AI Demand, China Curbs, and High‑NA EUV Shape 2026

ASML Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Update: What to Watch Before Markets Reopen as AI Demand, China Curbs, and High‑NA EUV Shape 2026

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares closed at $1,072.75, up 0.6%, with after-hours trading near $1,074 on Friday. The company reported Q3 net sales of €7.5 billion and forecast Q4 sales between €9.2 billion and €9.8 billion. ASML cited strong AI demand but warned that China export limits and supply risks are shaping customer orders. European shares last closed at €899.00 on Dec. 24 due to holiday schedules.
27 December 2025
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ASML Stock News Today (Dec. 25, 2025): High-NA EUV Momentum, China Headlines, and What Analysts Expect Next

ASML Stock News Today (Dec. 25, 2025): High-NA EUV Momentum, China Headlines, and What Analysts Expect Next

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares last traded at $1,065.52 on Dec. 24, with markets closed Dec. 25 for Christmas. Reports resurfaced this week that Chinese scientists have built a prototype EUV lithography machine, though it has not produced working chips. Reuters noted no EUV systems have been sold to China, while export controls and IP risks remain in focus.
25 December 2025
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Euronext Pre‑Market: 7 Things to Know Before EU Stocks Open Today (9 December 2025)

Euronext Pre‑Market: 7 Things to Know Before EU Stocks Open Today (9 December 2025)

Euro Stoxx 50 futures point to a flat open as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The STOXX 600 closed down 0.1% Monday, while Wall Street and Asian markets also slipped overnight. The Fed is expected to cut rates, but uncertainty over the pace of future easing keeps markets cautious. Brent crude trades lower after a 2% drop.
9 December 2025
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ASML Stock Today (Nov. 23, 2025): AI Boom, China Risk and What’s Next for the EUV Leader

ASML Stock Today (Nov. 23, 2025): AI Boom, China Risk and What’s Next for the EUV Leader

ASML shares closed at $966.57 on Friday, down 1.5% but up over 40% year to date in 2025. The company reported Q3 net sales of €7.5 billion and net income of €2.1 billion, with strong demand for EUV tools. Management guided Q4 sales between €9.2 billion and €9.8 billion and expects 2026 revenue to at least match 2025. Trading remains volatile amid AI demand and geopolitical risks.
23 November 2025
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Euronext Paris Shocks Markets with Historic Roots, Surging Stocks & Bold 2025 Moves

Euronext Stock Market Today, November 21, 2025: Tech Rout and Fed Jitters Drag European Indices Lower

The pan-European STOXX 600 fell about 1% Friday, hitting its lowest level since October as tech shares slumped and uncertainty over U.S. rate cuts weighed on markets. Amsterdam’s AEX, heavy in chip stocks, dropped 1.2%, leading declines among major EU benchmarks. By the close, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Milan indices all finished lower. U.S. jobs data and a global tech sell-off drove the losses.
21 November 2025
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ASML Stock Soars on AI Mega-Deal as Q3 Earnings Loom – Key Facts and Outlook

ASML Stock Soars on AI Mega-Deal as Q3 Earnings Loom – Key Facts and Outlook

ASML shares traded near $980 on Oct. 15, close to a 52-week high after surging 32% since early September. The company named Marco Pieters as next CTO and announced a €1.3 billion investment in Mistral AI. China imposed new export curbs on chipmaking minerals, while a U.S. report linked ASML to China’s military. Q3 earnings are due, with analysts expecting strong results.
15 October 2025
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ASML Stock Surges on AI Boom but Faces China Headwinds – What Investors Must Know

ASML Stock Surges on AI Boom but Faces China Headwinds – What Investors Must Know

ASML shares traded near €847 on October 15, close to record highs, after a strong Q3 earnings report and robust guidance. The company warned 2026 sales could be flat as China demand drops amid U.S.-China tech tensions and new export controls. ASML invested €1.3 billion in Mistral AI and named Marco Pieters as CTO for 2026. Order backlog hit a record €33 billion, driven by demand from TSMC and other chipmakers.
15 October 2025
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Euronext Amsterdam Soars to New Heights: Europe’s Oldest Exchange Making History

Euronext Amsterdam Soars to New Heights: Europe’s Oldest Exchange Making History

Euronext Amsterdam, founded as the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in 1602, is the world’s oldest modern securities market. Now part of the Euronext group spanning seven countries, it lists over 140 companies including ASML, Shell, and ING. The exchange operates fully electronically from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CET, with oversight by Dutch regulators. Its AEX index had a free-float market cap of about €850 billion in early 2021.
9 October 2025
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Mistral AI’s Meteoric Rise: Inside the $14B Open-Source Gambit Challenging OpenAI

Mistral AI’s Meteoric Rise: Inside the $14B Open-Source Gambit Challenging OpenAI

Mistral AI, founded in 2023 by former DeepMind and Meta researchers, reached a €11.7 billion valuation after raising €1.7 billion in September 2025 led by ASML. The Paris-based startup built its reputation by open-sourcing large language models, while keeping its most advanced models proprietary. Its chat assistant “Le Chat” surpassed 1 million downloads in two weeks. Mistral has signed enterprise deals with firms including NTT.
14 September 2025
Shockwaves in Silicon: Global Chip Industry’s Two-Day Upheaval (July 23–24, 2025)

Shockwaves in Silicon: Global Chip Industry’s Two-Day Upheaval (July 23–24, 2025)

SK Hynix posted record Q2 results, with operating income up 69% to ₩9.2 trillion and revenue up 35% to ₩22.2 trillion, overtaking Samsung as the world’s top memory chipmaker on HBM demand. Intel is shifting from the 18A to 14A process under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan and is expected to post its sixth straight quarterly net loss. Nvidia’s H20 AI chip sales to China resumed after U.S. approval, boosting TSMC demand.
24 July 2025
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AI in July 2025: Disruption, Opportunity, and Uncertainty Across the Globe / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 00:00 CET

AI in July 2025: Disruption, Opportunity, and Uncertainty Across the Globe / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 00:00 CET

Microsoft cut about 4% of its workforce in July 2025, citing AI as a direct replacement, especially in Xbox. Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company at a $3.92 trillion market cap as AI chip demand soared. Meta recruited top AI talent with signing bonuses exceeding $100 million. OpenAI and Oracle signed a $30 billion cloud deal to support next-generation AI models under the Stargate initiative.
4 July 2025
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The Global AI Surge: Disruption, Opportunity, and the New World Order / Updated: 2025, July 3rd, 12:00 CET

The Global AI Surge: Disruption, Opportunity, and the New World Order / Updated: 2025, July 3rd, 12:00 CET

Chinese AI model DeepSeek, priced at 1/17th the cost of top US rivals, was adopted by HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Saudi Aramco in 2025. Microsoft pledged $80 billion and Meta $68 billion for AI infrastructure. OpenAI agreed to lease 4.5 GW of power from Oracle for the $500 billion Stargate project. Nevada passed a law requiring disclosure of AI-generated political ads, effective January 2026.
3 July 2025
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  • Magnum Ice Cream Shares Jump 11% Amid Mixed Sales and Growth Outlook
    April 30, 2026, 11:18 AM EDT. Magnum Ice Cream Company (LSE: MICC) saw its share price rise 11% after a trading update on April 30. The company reported organic growth in sales revenue and volumes globally, but foreign exchange rates caused a slight revenue decline when converted to euros. Investors appear optimistic about Magnum's prospects as a standalone firm since demerging from Unilever last year. The company forecasts 3%-5% organic sales growth for the year and expects adjusted EBITDA to increase despite risks from rising input costs and geopolitical tensions. Magnum's expanding global presence and focus on long-term growth, including product innovations like high-protein Yasso pints, underpin investor confidence. However, challenges remain from supply chain pressures and exchange rate fluctuations, which might affect margins and reported earnings.

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Altria Stock Jumps 7% After Marlboro Maker Beats Q1 Forecasts on Price Hikes

Altria Stock Jumps 7% After Marlboro Maker Beats Q1 Forecasts on Price Hikes

30 April 2026
Altria posted adjusted earnings of $1.32 per share and net revenues of $5.43 billion for the quarter, beating analyst estimates. Higher prices offset falling cigarette volumes, with domestic shipments down 2.4%. Shares rose about 7% in late-morning trading. CEO Billy Gifford is set to step down in mid-May.
Mastercard Earnings Beat Wall Street, But April Cross-Border Slowdown Hits Stock

Mastercard Earnings Beat Wall Street, But April Cross-Border Slowdown Hits Stock

30 April 2026
Mastercard shares fell 2.7% Thursday despite first-quarter profit and revenue beating estimates, as investors reacted to slower April cross-border spending growth. Adjusted earnings reached $4.60 per share on $8.4 billion revenue. Cross-border volume growth dropped to 9% in April from 13% in Q1, with travel-linked growth at just 2%. Operating expenses rose 13%, including a $202 million restructuring charge.
Why Viavi Solutions Stock Is Surging After a Big Earnings Beat

Why Viavi Solutions Stock Is Surging After a Big Earnings Beat

30 April 2026
Viavi Solutions shares surged about 20% in early U.S. trading after fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 42.8% to $406.8 million, beating estimates. Adjusted earnings reached 27 cents per share, above forecasts. The company projected fourth-quarter revenue of $427 million to $437 million. GAAP profit declined from a year earlier and cash flow was negative for the quarter.
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