One of the "most important companies in the world" just got smashed on semiconductor manufacturing concerns.Shares of top lithography equipment maker ASML Holding (ASML 1.46%) took a steep tumble after earnings in mid-April, halving what was a heady 30% run-up in the first few months of 2024. ASML is still sporting big gains so far during the new bull market, but some investors are nevertheless suddenly concerned about the company's financial outlook.ASML is the sole provider of EUV (extreme ultraviolet) li ...

Last week witnessed the largest collective loss for the "Magnificent Seven" technology-related stocks, with a total of $950 billion erased from their market capitalizations, as quoted on MarketWatch. This figure surpasses the previous record loss of $872 billion in January 2022.High inflation, talks of higher-for-longer interest rates in the United States, flare-ups in geopolitical crisis and receding euphoria about AI investments weighed on the risk-on trade sentiments. High growth stocks were especially-m ...

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ASML stock drops after earnings miss investors' expectations.In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting ASML Holdings (ASML 0.65%) and other semiconductor companies. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the market prices of April 17, 2024. The video was published on April 17, 2024. ...

Long-term investors should take advantage of any big dip.In this video, I will be discussing two stocks that I believe are solid long-term investments. I chose these companies based on growth, profitability, and competitive advantages.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 19, 2024. The video was published on April 21, 2024. ...

The semiconductor equipment maker faces a near-term slowdown.ASML (ASML -3.32%) is one of the most important semiconductor equipment suppliers in the world. The Dutch company is the largest producer of lithography systems, which are used to optically etch circuit patterns onto silicon wafers, and it's the only supplier of high-end extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems.All of the world's top foundries -- including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), Samsung, and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) -- us ...

Could Plummeting AI Stock Prices Delay an NVIDIA Stock Split? Shutterstock / Piotr Swat AI stocks were sold off big on Friday. NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA) closed down an even 10% while Super Micro Computer (Nasdaq: SMCI) plummeted 23.14%. There were some earnings in the AI space that spooked investors during the week (both Taiwan Semi and ASML fell after earnings), but the reality is that Friday was likely just a rotation out of AI stocks that are seen as risky ahead of earnings season. If you’ve been investing ...

It's not a bargain buy, but it is a business gearing up for a boom.Dutch tech giant ASML Holdings (ASML -3.32%) makes equipment that's crucial for the semiconductor market. And on April 17, the company reported financial results that sent the stock sliding.For context, before the financial report, ASML stock was up roughly 50% over the past year and had even hit an all-time high. At its peak, the company was valued at over $400 billion, fueled by investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI).AI fuels ...

Why AI Leader Nvidia Dipped 10% This Week Shutterstock / rafapress AI phenomenon Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA) got the wind taken out of its sails this week. After tumbling 10% from fresh all-time highs of almost $1,000 seen in March, Nvidia stock found itself slipping below the psychologically sensitive $800 level.Given its roughly 5% weighting in the S&P 500, Nvidia’s performance also weighed on the broader markets, dampening the mood and reminding investors of just how influential big tech stocks can be, in go ...

Chip stocks took a hit on Apr 17, 2024 following ASML Holding's (ASML) – a world leader in the manufacture of advanced technology systems for the semiconductor industry – announcement of a steep decline in bookings during the first quarter, catching investors off guard.Shares of ASML – as the primary supplier of equipment for advanced chip manufacturing – slumped 7.1% in the key trading session on Apr 17, 2024. The news acted as a cornerstone for the entire semiconductor industry. Leading chip companies – A ...