ASML Shares Set 52-Week Peak; China Remains Key Risk for Traders
ASML shares closed at €1,384.80 in Amsterdam on Friday, down 0.45% for the day and about 1.7% lower for the week after hitting a 52-week high. Investors tracked AI chip demand and renewed concerns over China’s efforts to bypass Western export controls. Huawei announced a new chip design strategy, but analysts and Nvidia’s CEO questioned its immediate impact. ASML reported Q1 net sales of €8.8 billion and net income of €2.8 billion.