Group 1 - The three major stock indices rose on July 18, driven by news related to KiMIK2 and mid-year performance reports, with technology stocks showing localized activity [1] - The non-ferrous metals, steel, and coal industries saw significant gains, while the $科创半导体ETF (588170) opened higher but faced heavy selling pressure during the day [1] - Among the index constituents, companies like拓荆科技, 神工股份, and 中微公司 experienced notable price increases [1] Group 2 - 中微公司 announced an expected net profit attributable to the parent company of 680 million to 730 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 31.61% to 41.28% [1] - The company's revenue for the reporting period is approximately 4.961 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 43.88%, with significant growth in the sales of etching equipment and LPCVD film equipment [1] - The company has significantly increased the shipment volume of high-end products for critical etching processes in advanced logic and memory device manufacturing, achieving large-scale production in various key etching processes [1] Group 3 - 首创证券 believes that there is still room for improvement in the domestic semiconductor equipment localization rate and recommends focusing on the semiconductor equipment sector [1] - With policy support, the domestic semiconductor industry chain is expected to accelerate industry concentration and competitiveness reconstruction through horizontal category expansion and vertical technological complementarity [1] - Leading companies are likely to strengthen their positions due to their financial scale advantages and dominance in the industry chain [1] Group 4 - The 科创半导体ETF (588170) tracks the Shanghai Stock Exchange's semiconductor materials and equipment theme index, encompassing hard technology companies in the semiconductor equipment and materials sectors [2] - The semiconductor equipment and materials industry is a crucial area for domestic substitution, characterized by low localization rates and high potential for domestic replacement [2] - The sector is expected to benefit from the expansion of semiconductor demand driven by the artificial intelligence revolution, waves of technology restructuring and mergers, and advancements in lithography technology [2]

FREMONT, Calif., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACM Research, Inc. (“ACM”) (NASDAQ: ACMR) announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 before the U.S. market open on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. ACM will conduct a corresponding conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. China Time) to discuss the results. What:ACM Second Quarter (ended June 30, 2025) Earnings Call When:8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Webcast:ir.acmr.com/n ...

On July 14, 2025, Gayn Erickson (President and CEO) reported a disposal of 4,518 shares of Aehr Test Systems (AEHR 4.20%) valued at $62,619 to either pay the exercise price of vested stock, or tax liability with shares instead of cash. This transaction does not amount to a sale of stock by the CEO.Transaction summaryMetricValueShares Traded4,518Transaction Value$62,619Post-Transaction Shares272,511Post-Transaction Value$3.8 millionYTD Performance-11.1% (as on market close on July 16, 2025)Company overviewMe ...

Group 1 - Nova Ltd. is recognized as one of the most technologically advanced and rapidly growing niche semiconductor equipment suppliers [1] - The company's metrology solutions are essential for the production of advanced GAA transistors, 3D NAND, and advanced chip packaging technologies such as HBM and Chiplet [1]

For those looking to find strong Computer and Technology stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Has Microchip Technology (MCHP) been one of those stocks this year? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Computer and Technology sector should help us answer this question.Microchip Technology is one of 607 individual stocks in the Computer and Technology sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #6 in ...

I first covered ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML ) almost a year ago and rated it a Hold, mostly due to its valuation. With Q2 2025 earnings out, the stock was down about 8% , amid concernsI analyze securities based on value investing, an owner's mindset, and a long-term horizon. I don't write sell articles as those are considered short theses, and I never recommend shorting.Former advisory representative at Fidelity. I do my own investing now and share my research here.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stoc ...

ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML ) is currently one of my largest positions with 10.5% and an average buying price of around $745. Although I am not buying during this post-earnings dip, I think it is a great buying opportunity forHello, I am an 26 year old passionate investor from The Netherlands. I am here to share my passion for investing and writing articles with you. My investment universe is framed around high-quality companies with a focus on the long term. To me, high-quality means the following: hig ...

Group 1 - Company conducted investor relations activities from July 10 to July 16, receiving various institutional investors [1] - Company specializes in the R&D, production, and sales of semiconductor equipment, with a product range that includes photoresist coating and developing equipment, single-wafer wet processing equipment, and more [1] - Company has established four main business segments: front-end coating and developing equipment, front-end cleaning equipment, back-end advanced packaging equipment, and small-size compound semiconductor equipment [1] Group 2 - Company focuses on the integrated circuit sector, with three main business pillars: front-end coating and developing, front-end cleaning, and back-end advanced packaging [2] - Company aims to expand its customer base in regions such as Taiwan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia while maintaining existing clients [1][2] - Company’s new generation coating and developing machine features a six-layer symmetrical architecture, enhancing scheduling efficiency to meet future high-end lithography machine capacity needs [2] Group 3 - Company acknowledges the technological gap with foreign competitors but is committed to increasing R&D investment to enhance product competitiveness [2] - Company aims for rapid growth in front-end chemical cleaning products, establishing a second growth driver for long-term development [2] - Northern Huachuang has become the controlling shareholder of the company, holding approximately 17.87% of its total shares and nominating a majority of the board members [2][3] Group 4 - The collaboration between the company and Northern Huachuang is expected to create synergies, allowing for integrated solutions in the integrated circuit equipment sector [3] - Both companies have complementary product offerings, which can enhance their market position and operational efficiency [3] - The partnership may lead to improved collaboration in R&D, supply chain management, and customer resource sharing [3]

ASML (NASDAQ:ASML), the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant, saw its stock fall about 11% following its Q2 2025 earnings report, as the company warned that it could no longer guarantee that its topline would grow in 2026, overshadowing what was otherwise a strong quarter. Revenue came in at 7.7 billion euros ($8.9 billion), at the upper end of guidance, while net income stood at 2.3 billion euros ($2.67 billion). However, investor focus quickly shifted to the company’s cautious outlook, that appears to be d ...

Company Performance & Outlook - ASML shares experienced a downturn following the company's statement [1] - ASML couldn't guarantee growth in 2026 [1] Economic & Geopolitical Factors - Economic and geopolitical factors are impacting ASML's outlook [1] - Tariff uncertainty is weighing on the company [1]