Better Chip Stock: ASML vs. Lam Research

Which of these semiconductor equipment makers is a better buy right now?ASML (ASML 0.32%) and Lam Research (LRCX -0.14%) are two of the world's top semiconductor equipment makers. ASML is the world's largest producer of lithography systems, which are used to optically etch circuit patterns onto silicon wafers. It's also the only producer of high-end extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems for producing the world's smallest chips. Lam Research is a top producer of wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) for ...