Why ASML Stock Is Soaring and Hit a New Record High This Week

ASML (ASML 2.57%) stock is making big gains in this week's trading thanks to strong fourth-quarter results and encouraging guidance. The Dutch semiconductor equipment specialist's share price was up 14.7% from last week's market close heading into this Friday's trading, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.ASML published its Q4 results on Jan. 24, posting sales and earnings for the period that came in significantly ahead of the market's expectations. The company reported net income of 2 bil ...