Citi Analyst Is Bullish On ASML Holding N.V. (ASML)

Group 1 - ASML Holding N.V. is recognized as one of the best nanotechnology stocks to invest in [1] - Citi analyst Andrew Gardiner raised the price target for ASML to EUR 1,200 from EUR 1,050, maintaining a Buy recommendation due to strong growth driven by AI demand [2] - Deutsche Bank also maintained a Buy recommendation, increasing its price target for ASML to EUR 1,150 from EUR 1,000, highlighting ASML's unique position in the extreme ultraviolet lithography market [3] Group 2 - ASML's market dominance is facing challenges from startups, with the Trump administration planning to invest up to $150 million in chip laser startup XLight, which aims to develop energy-efficient technology [4] - Other companies, such as Substrate, are exploring competing technologies in advanced chip manufacturing [4]