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ASML Stock Slips After AI Surge as China Risk Tests 2026 Forecast

ASML Stock Slips After AI Surge as China Risk Tests 2026 Forecast

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares fell 0.83% to $1,427.02 on Friday as its Amsterdam listing remained closed for Labour Day. Investors are weighing a higher 2026 sales forecast against export controls on China. The company reported first-quarter net sales of €8.8 billion and net income of €2.8 billion. CEO Christophe Fouquet said chip demand is outpacing supply, with customers accelerating expansion plans.
US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

U.S. stock futures were steady early Friday, with the S&P 500 near record highs as oil fell below $100 on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped after weak guidance and news that chairman Reed Hastings will not seek re-election. The Nasdaq closed at a record for a 12th straight session Thursday. Treasury yields held near 4.32% as markets bet the Federal Reserve will stay on hold this year.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Wall Street Bets on Ceasefire, Earnings

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Wall Street Bets on Ceasefire, Earnings

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new intraday highs Thursday, with the S&P 500 up 0.27% and the Nasdaq rising 0.38% by late morning. Strong earnings from major banks and tech optimism fueled gains, while oil prices climbed as traders doubted progress in Middle East talks. Jobless claims fell to 207,000, but U.S. manufacturing output slipped 0.1% in March.
ASML’s next AI bet: New chip packaging tools beyond its EUV monopoly

ASML’s next AI bet: New chip packaging tools beyond its EUV monopoly

ASML plans to expand beyond EUV lithography machines into advanced packaging tools for AI chips, CTO Marco Pieters said. Shares have risen over 30% this year, valuing the company at about $560 billion. Pieters said ASML is researching larger chip sizes, new generations of EUV, and AI integration in its tools. The company expects qualifying new equipment for stacked chip designs will take time.
KLA stock pauses near $1,440 as chip stocks rebound and a dividend date looms

KLA stock pauses near $1,440 as chip stocks rebound and a dividend date looms

KLA Corp shares slipped 0.2% to $1,439.93 by midday Monday, trailing gains in other chip stocks like Applied Materials and ASML. The company declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. KLA has risen 18% this year but fell after its last earnings report. Investors await key U.S. economic data later this week.
ASML stock price jumps into weekend as chip rally returns — here’s what matters next week

ASML stock price jumps into weekend as chip rally returns — here’s what matters next week

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares closed up 4.6% at $1,413.01 on Friday as chip stocks rallied, with the PHLX semiconductor index gaining 5.7%. The move followed signals of increased capital spending from Amazon and Alphabet. ASML shares go ex-dividend in Europe on Feb. 9 and in the U.S. on Feb. 10. Key U.S. economic data, including the January jobs report, is due next week.
ASML stock price jumps as AI spending race returns; jobs data and dividend dates ahead

ASML stock price jumps as AI spending race returns; jobs data and dividend dates ahead

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares jumped 4.6% to $1,413 on Friday, tracking a 5.7% rally in chip stocks after Amazon and Alphabet signaled higher AI infrastructure spending. Peers Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA each gained over 6%. ASML’s interim dividend goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 in Amsterdam and Feb. 10 in New York, with payment set for Feb. 18. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week.
8 February 2026
Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials shares rose 5.7% to $321.20 by midday after Citi raised its price target to $400 and kept a Buy rating ahead of the Feb. 12 earnings report. Traders are focused on guidance for chip-factory investment and demand from China. Peers Lam Research and KLA also posted strong gains.
KLA stock drops again as chip-equipment names slide; what’s driving KLAC now

KLA stock drops again as chip-equipment names slide; what’s driving KLAC now

KLA shares fell 4.4% to $1,295.70 by midday Wednesday, deepening a multi-day slide and leaving the stock down 23% from its Jan. 29 peak. Applied Materials dropped 9%, Lam Research 10.6%, and ASML 5.3% as chip-equipment makers tracked a broader tech sell-off. Investors focused on upcoming industry events with key U.S. labor and inflation data delayed.
KLA stock slides as chip-equipment names retreat; shutdown jitters and megacap earnings in focus

KLA stock slides as chip-equipment names retreat; shutdown jitters and megacap earnings in focus

KLA shares fell 4.5% to $1,346.85 by midday Tuesday, underperforming other chip-equipment stocks as tech shares broadly declined. The partial U.S. government shutdown delayed key labor-market data, adding uncertainty for investors. Alphabet and Amazon earnings this week are in focus for signals on AI and cloud spending.
KLA stock slips as chip-tool peers climb — what investors watch before Tuesday

KLA stock slips as chip-tool peers climb — what investors watch before Tuesday

KLA Corp fell 1.2% to $1,410.45 Monday, lagging chip-equipment peers as the iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 1.9%. Trading volume topped the 50-day average, with the stock about 17% below its January high. Teradyne surged over 20% after hours on strong guidance. Investors await Applied Materials’ earnings on Feb. 12 and ASML’s annual report on Feb. 25.
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 price slips into weekend; dividend dates, capacity questions loom

ASML stock price slips into weekend; dividend dates, capacity questions loom

ASML shares closed 2.2% lower at $1,423 on U.S. markets Friday, despite record fourth-quarter orders and a raised 2026 sales forecast. The company plans to cut 1,700 jobs and launch a new buyback. Investors await dividend dates in mid-February and the annual report on Feb. 25. Sentiment remains volatile as markets weigh delivery risks against high expectations.
Applied Materials stock slides 5.6% into February as chip-tool shares crack — what AMAT traders watch next

Applied Materials stock slides 5.6% into February as chip-tool shares crack — what AMAT traders watch next

Applied Materials shares fell 5.6% to $322.32 Friday as semiconductor stocks slumped, with KLA down 15.2% and Lam Research off 5.9%. The selloff followed hotter-than-expected producer prices and President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. Traders are watching Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings for signals on chip equipment demand and China exposure.
ASML stock slips into the weekend — here’s what could move the chip-equipment bellwether next

ASML stock slips into the weekend — here’s what could move the chip-equipment bellwether next

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.2% Friday to $1,423, capping a volatile week. Investors shifted focus from record orders to delivery capacity and China exposure, as the company projected 2026 sales up to 39 billion euros. Management expects China sales to drop next year due to export controls. Traders are watching macro data and ASML’s upcoming dividend, with the interim payout set for Feb. 18.
Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

KLA shares plunged 12.8% Friday after reporting earnings, dragging Applied Materials down 3.1% to $330.76 and Lam Research 2.3% lower. The sell-off hit chip-equipment stocks broadly, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF and iShares Semiconductor ETF both falling over 2%. Investors are watching upcoming earnings for signs on 2026 wafer-fab spending. ASML, meanwhile, reported record orders but announced job cuts.
Microsoft stock rebounds after wipeout, but AI stocks stay jumpy as spending fears bite

Microsoft stock rebounds after wipeout, but AI stocks stay jumpy as spending fears bite

Microsoft rose 0.6% to $436.11 Friday morning after plunging 10% Thursday on weak cloud results. Nvidia slipped 0.4% and AMD fell 4.1%, dragging chip stocks lower. Investors remain wary of rising AI and data-center costs outpacing revenue gains. U.S. stocks opened lower after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
Intel stock price slips after report-driven rally; Nvidia-Apple foundry chatter keeps INTC in focus

Intel stock price slips after report-driven rally; Nvidia-Apple foundry chatter keeps INTC in focus

Intel shares fell 2.5% to $47.54 in early New York trading Thursday, reversing an 11% surge on speculation of future foundry deals with Nvidia and Apple. CFO David Zinsner bought 5,882 shares at $42.50 each on Jan. 26, SEC filings show. Chip sector sentiment stayed firm after ASML posted record quarterly bookings. Investors are now watching Friday’s U.S. inflation data.
Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

The Dow Jones hovered near 49,000 Wednesday morning, dipping 3.56 points to 48,999.85 as UnitedHealth’s sharp fall continued to weigh on the index. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000, boosted by chip stocks after upbeat results from ASML and SK Hynix. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision is due at 2 p.m. EST. Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and IBM report earnings after the bell.
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  • ASX Penny Stocks Over A$20M to Watch Amid Market Recovery
    May 18, 2026, 11:36 PM EDT. Australian market futures point to a possible 1% rise despite weak Wall Street and volatile commodities. Penny stocks on the ASX, defined here as smaller companies with market capitalizations over A$20 million, are drawing investor interest due to their growth potential. Asset Vision Co Limited (ASX:ASV), with a market cap of A$24.79 million, operates in enterprise asset management and is unprofitable but cash flow positive, debt-free, and financially sound with no recent dilution. Archer Materials Limited (ASX:AXE), valued at A$78.37 million, focuses on semiconductor technology for quantum computing and medical diagnostics. Though pre-revenue and unprofitable, it has reduced losses, maintains cash runway over one year, and shows stable share price volatility. Both companies highlight cautious optimism in this segment amid broader market uncertainty.

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