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. MarketBeat · Jan 12
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. Barchart · Jan 7
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 · Jan 1
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 · Dec 30, 2025
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 · Dec 23, 2025
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 · Dec 21, 2025
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 · Dec 18, 2025
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. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 18, 2025
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. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 17, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025
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. MarketBeat · Dec 11, 2025
One of the world’s most-visited museums is opening a new branch The Rijksmuseum drew nearly 2.5 million visitors in 2024 The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
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. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 9, 2025
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 · Dec 9, 2025
Benzinga · Dec 3, 2025 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 · Dec 2, 2025 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.
Barchart · Dec 1, 2025 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 · Nov 27, 2025 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 · Nov 26, 2025 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.
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 23, 2025 ASML allegedly offered to spy on China for the US — company proposed being 'Washington’s eyes and ears in China' after breaking gentlemen’s agreement on limiting DUV sales to country, says new book ASML allegedly offered to spy on its customers for the U.S. after it was caught breaking a gentleman's agreement that limited the number of DUV lithography machines it could sell to China.
MarketBeat · Nov 20, 2025 Applied Materials: Up 40% in 2025 With Room to Run Long-Term Applied Materials' latest earnings showed a significant drop in sales and EPS. However, shares are up big in 2025, with room to keep moving higher long-term.
Benzinga · Nov 19, 2025 Goldman Sachs Says ASML Could See Massive Revenue Surge By 2030 As Demand For Key AI Component EUV Soars Goldman Sachs analysts projected that ASML Holdings‘ (NASDAQ:ASML) revenue could more than double its 2030 expectations, driven by the escalating demand for extreme ultraviolet radiation (EUV), a critical component of AI infrastructure.
Benzinga · Nov 17, 2025 Micron, Nvidia, Apple Among Q3's 'Hot List' As Hedge Funds Load Up On Tech All Over Again If you want to know where hedge funds pointed their biggest third-quarter bets within the tech sector, the 13F Heat Map just handed over a cheat sheet — and it's basically a semiconductor roll call.
Benzinga · Nov 17, 2025 ASML Unfazed By Netherlands-China Chip Tensions Amid Nexperia Crisis: 'It Will Not Affect Our Business...' ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) CEO Christophe Fouquet stated on Sunday that the ongoing tensions between the Netherlands and China have not impacted the Dutch chip-gear manufacturer.
Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025 Key AI Chip Supplier ASML Deepens Ties With Samsung and SK hynix in South Korea Dutch chip equipment giant, ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) opened its new 16,000-square-meter Hwaseong Campus in South Korea on Wednesday to strengthen research, development, and collaboration with key partners Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (OTC:SSNLF) and SK hynix.