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NASDAQ:ASML News 22 June 2025 - 30 December 2025

Applied Materials stock slips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule puts AMAT in the spotlight

Applied Materials stock slips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule puts AMAT in the spotlight

Applied Materials shares fell 1.1% to $260.27 Tuesday after Reuters reported China now requires chipmakers expanding capacity to source at least 50% of equipment domestically. The iShares Semiconductor ETF was little changed. Wells Fargo raised its price target on Applied Materials to $290 and maintained an Overweight rating. Lam Research and KLA shares also slipped about 1%.
30 December 2025
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KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA shares fell 0.8% to $1,250.43 Tuesday after a Reuters report said China will require chipmakers to source at least half of new-fab equipment domestically. U.S. chip-equipment stocks tracked lower as traders awaited Federal Reserve minutes and eyed tightening export-license rules. Applied Materials and Lam Research also declined, while ASML rose.
30 December 2025
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Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research closed up 0.4% at $178.07 Friday in thin post-holiday trading. Investors await December-quarter results after the quarter ended Sunday, with guidance set at $5.20 billion revenue plus or minus $300 million. Fed minutes due Tuesday and light volumes could drive volatility. Other chip-equipment stocks also edged higher.
29 December 2025
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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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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec 25, 2025): Nvidia–Groq Deal, Micron’s HBM Boom, Intel Foundry Questions, and 2026 Forecasts

Nvidia signed a non-exclusive inference licensing deal with Groq, hiring its founder and president as Groq names a new CEO. Intel’s foundry business faces scrutiny after Nvidia halted evaluation of its 18A process. Micron raised its 2026 capex forecast, citing tight AI memory supply. Equipment spending projections rose again as investors track U.S.–China policy risks and possible Nvidia shipments to China.
25 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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ASML Holding N.V. Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks as of Dec. 20, 2025

ASML Holding N.V. Stock (NASDAQ: ASML) Outlook: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks as of Dec. 20, 2025

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is ending the week in the spotlight after fresh reporting on China’s workarounds for chipmaking restrictions collided with the bullish “next wave” narrative around High‑NA EUV lithography. ASML’s U.S.-listed shares were last indicated around $1,056, up about 1.9% from the prior close in the latest available trade data (reflecting the final trading session before the weekend). The Motley Fool For investors, the setup is familiar but newly sharpened: ASML remains the only company producing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, the most critical tools used to manufacture the world’s most advanced chips—yet it sits squarely in
21 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Rally at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI-Memory Trade as CPI Cools and Chip ETFs Jump

Semiconductor Stocks Rally at Midday (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron Ignites the AI-Memory Trade as CPI Cools and Chip ETFs Jump

NEW YORK — Dec. 18, 2025 (around 12:00 p.m. ET) — U.S. semiconductor stocks are rebounding sharply at midday, with Micron’s surge powering a broad move higher across chipmakers, foundries, and chip-equipment names as investors digest a softer-than-expected inflation print and renewed (if still cautious) expectations for rate cuts. Reuters+1 The result: chip investors are getting a rare “two-tailwind” setup in the same session—fundamental upside surprise(Micron’s AI-driven memory outlook) plus a macro tailwind (cooler headline inflation and lower yields). Still, the rally comes with caveats: economists and strategists are flagging data-quality issues tied to the recent government shutdown, and Wall Street remains sensitive to any sign that AI
18 December 2025
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Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Semiconductors News Roundup (Dec. 18, 2025): Micron’s $20B Capex Bet, Qualcomm-Closes Alphawave, TSMC Speeds Up Arizona, and China’s EUV Push

Thursday, December 18, 2025 delivered a familiar 2025 semiconductor mix: AI-driven memory tightness, rapid-fire data center roadmap shifts, fresh U.S. manufacturing momentum, and a geopolitics backdrop that’s increasingly about equipment—not just chips. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the major chip and semiconductor industry headlines reported today, with what they mean for the weeks and quarters ahead. The big picture: AI infrastructure keeps pulling the whole supply chain forward If there’s a single throughline in today’s headlines, it’s that the AI buildout is now shaping memory roadmaps, fab schedules, and even M&A. When hyperscalers and model builders accelerate deployments, the effects cascade: HBM
18 December 2025
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ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML Holding N.V. Stock (ASML) Slides on China EUV “Manhattan Project” Report as High‑NA EUV and 2026–2027 Forecasts Stay Strong

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is having one of those “welcome to semiconductors” days: the stock is getting hit by long‑term moat anxiety at the exact moment the company’s next growth engine—High‑NA EUV lithography—is moving from lab legend to factory reality. As of early December 18, 2025 (UTC), ASML’s U.S.‑listed ADR traded around $1,015, down roughly 5%–6% from the prior close, leaving the shares below recent highs and highlighting how sensitive the market remains to any headline that challenges ASML’s unique position in advanced chipmaking. Investing.com Below is what’s driving the move, what today’s news changes (and what it doesn’t),
18 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

Semiconductor Stocks Today (Dec. 16, 2025): Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron and Chip Equipment Makers Drive Midday Moves on Wall Street

NEW YORK — Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 (around 1:45 p.m. ET) — U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks are trading mixed midday as investors juggle three cross-currents at once: a shutdown-delayed jobs report that’s reshaping rate expectations, fresh forecasts for a multi-year surge in chipmaking equipment spend, and a renewed debate over how profitable the AI buildout will be for every layer of the chip supply chain. The result is a market that’s still treating “AI semiconductors” as the structural growth story—but pricing the winners and losers far more aggressively than it did earlier in 2025. Semiconductor stocks today: a quick midday snapshot As
16 December 2025
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MSCI Europe vs World Indices: Performance, Forecasts and Key Drivers (5–7 December 2025)

MSCI Europe vs World Indices: Performance, Forecasts and Key Drivers (5–7 December 2025)

LONDON, Dec. 7, 2025 — The MSCI Europe Index slipped modestly at the end of the week but remains one of 2025’s equity standouts, still ahead of broad global benchmarks such as the MSCI World and MSCI ACWI. European stocks are pausing after a powerful rally, even as fresh forecasts from major banks signal further upside into 2026 and technical indicators continue to lean constructive. MSCI Europe Index: Latest Performance Snapshot At Friday’s close on 5 December 2025, the MSCI Europe Index (MIEU00000PUS) finished at 2,564.76, down 0.25% on the day after three sessions of gains. Investing.com Despite that small
7 December 2025
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SMH Stock: VanEck Semiconductor ETF Rides the AI Chip Boom – Latest News, Performance and 2026+ Forecasts (Dec 7, 2025)

SMH Stock: VanEck Semiconductor ETF Rides the AI Chip Boom – Latest News, Performance and 2026+ Forecasts (Dec 7, 2025)

As of December 7, 2025, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) is one of the most closely watched vehicles for betting on the semiconductor and artificial‑intelligence (AI) boom. The fund has surged roughly 50% year to date, with net assets around $37 billion and a portfolio dominated by Nvidia, TSMC, Broadcom, and other chip heavyweights.ETF & UCITS Fund Manager | VanEck+1 Below is a structured look at the latest news, forecasts, and analysis on SMH, plus the key risks investors are debating now. What is SMH Stock? Quick Overview SMH is an exchange‑traded fund that gives investors concentrated exposure to the
7 December 2025
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ASML Holding NV Stock (ASML): December 6, 2025 – Price, Fresh Buying, AI Tailwinds and 2026 Growth Risks

ASML Holding NV Stock (ASML): December 6, 2025 – Price, Fresh Buying, AI Tailwinds and 2026 Growth Risks

Data and news current as of December 6, 2025. Key takeaways 1. Where ASML stock stands today As of the U.S. session dated December 6, 2025, ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ: ASML) is trading around $1,099.47 per share. That places the stock close to its 52‑week high of $1,141.72 and well above its 12‑month low near $578.51. At these levels, ASML’s market capitalization is about $432.4 billion. MarketBeat On classic valuation metrics, the stock is priced for excellence: ASML also returns cash to shareholders. U.S.‑listed shares currently reflect a quarterly dividend around $1.857 per ADR, or about $7.43 annualized, implying a
6 December 2025
Defense Stock Plummets 19%: Why DroneShield’s Mega Crash Is All Over the Headlines (Plus EU’s ‘Drone Wall’ & ASML Boom)

Defense Stock Plummets 19%: Why DroneShield’s Mega Crash Is All Over the Headlines (Plus EU’s ‘Drone Wall’ & ASML Boom)

The Rise and Fall of DroneShield’s Stock DroneShield, headquartered in Sydney, specialises in technologies that detect and defeat unmanned aerial systems. Its DroneGun and DroneSentry products combine radar, radio‑frequency sensors and signal jamming to intercept drones without kinetic damage. Over the past year, geopolitical conflicts and high‑profile drone attacks have driven governments and critical infrastructure operators to invest heavily in counter‑UAS solutions. DroneShield responded by signing new contracts, including two U.S. Department of Defense orders worth US$7.9 million, which pushed its total deliveries above 4,000 systems Proactiveinvestors. Investors interpreted these contracts as validation of the firm’s technology and future revenue potential.
2 October 2025
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The State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CET

The State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CET

Over 45 major European firms—including ASML, Airbus, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens Energy—urged the EU to delay the AI Act by two years to protect innovation. AI engineers now command $2–10 million per year, as Meta commits up to $72 billion to AI in 2025. Microsoft’s MAI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) diagnoses diseases four times more accurately and cheaply than human doctors, achieving 80% accuracy. The Velvet Sundown, an AI-generated band, has Spotify streams exceeding 750,000 per month, fueling debates about authenticity in AI-driven music. The European Commission postponed the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, delaying its release to late 2024 or beyond.
4 July 2025
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Semiconductor Industry Roundup (June–July 2025): Advanced Chips, Equipment, and Geopolitics

Semiconductor Industry Roundup (June–July 2025): Advanced Chips, Equipment, and Geopolitics

In summer 2025, TSMC reported near 90% yield on its 3 nm process, versus Samsung’s roughly 50% yield. Samsung, which pioneered 3 nm gate-all-around transistors in 2022, continues to struggle with yields but has won Google’s Tensor G5 on 3 nm and other new clients for older nodes. TSMC and Samsung are racing toward 2 nm (N2-class) technology, with TSMC’s 2 nm on track for risk production and high-volume manufacturing in late 2025 or early 2026. Intel detailed an 18A process (approximately 1.8 nm class) at the mid-June VLSI Symposium, promising >30% logic density scaling and up to ~20% higher
1 July 2025
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Global Semiconductor Industry Trends and 2025 Outlook: AI Boom, Advanced Nodes, and Geopolitics (Report: June 27th, 2025)

Global Semiconductor Industry Trends and 2025 Outlook: AI Boom, Advanced Nodes, and Geopolitics (Report: June 27th, 2025)

Global semiconductor revenue reached $626 billion in 2024, up 18.1% from 2023, with Gartner projecting about $705 billion in 2025. Data-center AI chip sales rose to $112 billion in 2024, up from $64.8 billion in 2023, making generative AI workloads the second-largest semiconductor market after smartphones. Memory revenue jumped about 72% in 2024 and accounted for roughly 25% of total market, with HBM revenues expected to grow 66% in 2025 to $19.8 billion. TSMC’s 2nm node (N2) is in pilot production with high-volume manufacturing planned for 2H 2025, aiming for about 50,000 wafer starts per month by end-2025, with Apple
27 June 2025
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100 Semiconductor Giants Powering the Modern World

100 Semiconductor Giants Powering the Modern World

TSMC is the world’s largest contract chip fab, handling about 61% of global foundry revenues. NVIDIA is the largest fabless chip company in 2024, with data-center GPUs and AI accelerators generating $124.3 billion in revenue. Samsung Electronics is the world’s largest memory chip maker and, in 2024, regained the #1 position in overall semiconductor revenue at US$66.5 billion, with its foundry division offering 5nm and 4nm processes. Intel Corporation is an IDM (logic, x86 CPUs) with $49.2 billion in 2024 revenue, pursuing a dual IDM and external-foundry strategy via Intel Foundry Services and advancing 3nm and 2nm process technology. Synopsys
22 June 2025
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