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ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs

ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand

The Independent UK

S&P 500 Posts a Record High on Tech Strength and Solid Corporate Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.88%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock Has More Upside in 2026?

As AI chip demand continues to heat up, which of these three companies making equipment vital to chipmaking will be most dominant?

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Earnings, Tariffs and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face one of the most consequential weeks of 2026 with an extraordinary convergence of events including Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting at 2:00pm, multiple speeches by President Trump on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a blockbuster earnings lineup featuring mega-cap technology giants.

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The $56 Billion Draft: Follow TSMC’s CapEx Stream

A capital injection into the semiconductor supply chain creates guaranteed revenue for the companies building the infrastructure of the digital economy.

MarketBeat

If You Invested in These Popular European Stocks 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

Discover some popular European stocks that have seen impressive 10-year returns, like Hermès, ASML, Ferrari and more. See how much you’d have earned today.

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The Outlook for 3 Non-U.S. Chip Stocks That Soared in 2025

These three international semiconductor stocks boomed in 2025. See why the outlook on these names remains solid going forward.

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1 Analyst Just Doubled His Price Target on ASML Stock. Should You Buy Shares Now?

A stunning Wall Street U-turn has Aletheia Capital flipping bullish on ASML and doubling its price target.

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U.S. allows TSMC to import chipmaking equipment to its China fabs — Samsung, SK hynix likewise receive go signal from Commerce Department

The U.S. Department of Commerce didn't renew the validated end-user status of these chipmakers, requiring them to acquire annual licenses to import chipmaking tools containing U.S. tech into their Chinese fabs.

Tom’s Hardware

China tells chipmakers to use homegrown chipmaking tools for 50% of new capacity — decree designed to squeeze foreign suppliers out of supply chain

China has quietly mandated that at least 50% of equipment used for new semiconductor capacity be domestically sourced. However, as China's industry cannot produce enough lithography tools, authorities tend to get flexible and allow foreign alternatives in.

Tom’s Hardware

Intel's Fab 52 is bigger and better equipped than TSMC's Arizona facilities — Intel's production volume dwarfs TSMC's operations in the U.S.

Intel's Fab 52 in Arizona is currently the most advanced chip production facility in America, but it has yet to reach its full 40,000-wafer capacity due to low 18A yields.

Tom’s Hardware

Surprising biomedical application found for ASML’s chipmaking EUV lithography machines — they can mass produce nanopores for molecular sensing

IMEC has successfully demonstrated the full wafer-scale fabrication of nanopores using ASML’s state-of-the-art extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines.

Tom’s Hardware

Ex-ASML workers reverse-engineered state of the art chipmaking machines to get China far closer than previously thought to independence from foreign tech

China might really be on the heels of the West, this time.

PC Gamer

China may have reverse engineered EUV lithography tool in covert lab, report claims — employees given fake IDs to avoid secret project being detected, prototypes expected in 2028

China has reportedly built and begun testing a secret EUV lithography prototype using ASML-style laser-produced plasma technology. Yet, despite generating 13.5-nm light, the system remains unable to make chips and appears to be years away from achieving a complete, production-ready EUV manufacturing capability.

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Intel installs industry's first commercial High-NA EUV lithography tool — ASML Twinscan EXE:5200B sets the stage for 14A

Intel has installed and qualified ASML's TWINSCAN EXE:5200B, the first High-NA EUV lithography tool designed for commercial production, reiterating Intel's plans to use High-NA EUV patterning for 14A process technology and onwards.

The Guardian - UK

This is Europe’s secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble

Growth in the US economy – and the president’s political survival – rest on AI. The EU must use its leverage and stand up to him, says the Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ Johnny Ryan

MarketBeat

AI & Quantum's Next Big Winners: 3 Small-Cap Stocks to Watch in 2026

AI and quantum computing investment dominated in 2025. These are three small-cap names to watch in 2026 with growing interest from AI and quantum customers.

The Independent UK

One of the world’s most-visited museums is opening a new branch

The Rijksmuseum drew nearly 2.5 million visitors in 2024

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ASML under fire for selling DUV equipment to Chinese firm with military ties, says the machines are not subject to export controls — fears grow that 'old technology' will bolster Beijing's quantum effort

Dutch chip manufacturing design firm, ASML, has been accused of selling chip fabrication hardware to a Chinese defence firm tied to the ruling party. Although it claims the technology was old, it has raised concerns over its potential use in developing new quantum technologies, particularly with military applications.

Benzinga

ASML's China Dealings Stir Tension After Military Link Report

ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) faces renewed global scrutiny as reports highlight its customer exposure in China, while strong demand for its critical chipmaking tools continues to underpin its long-term growth outlook.

Benzinga

Uber To Rally Around 43%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.

Benzinga

Howard Lutnick Says Trump Administration Chip R&D Partnership With Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's Startup Can 'Fundamentally Rewrite The Limits'

On Monday, the Donald Trump administration said it has signed a preliminary, nonbinding agreement to take an equity stake in xLight.

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Morgan Stanley Just Named This Stock a Top Semiconductor Pick. Should You Buy Shares Now?

ASML wins top-pick status as AI drives demand, but its premium value leaves little room for mistakes.

Benzinga

Robinhood, Beyond Meat, Tilray Brands, ASML And SMX (Security Matters): Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

Stocks surged ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the charge, gaining 0.82% to 23,214.69. The SP 500 gained 0.69% to 6,812.61, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.67% to 47,427.12.Investors are optimistic as the market enters a typically strong period for corporate sales. Fresh labor-market…

Benzinga

Forget Applied Materials— This Nvidia And Intel Supplier Is Set To Seize AI Demand Amid Rising Quality Score

ASML Holdings NV (NASDAQ:ASML) saw its fundamental profile strengthen this week, with its quality score rising to 90.18 from 89.87 the previous week.

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