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Adyen Stock Jumps 11% as Acquisitions Lift Revenue Target

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Adyen (ADYEY), the Dutch payments-technology company powering transactions for global merchants, published first-half results Thursdayand the market wasted no time reacting. Shares jumped roughly 11% in Amsterdam as net revenue surged 21% at constant currency to 1.30 billion. …

4 Goldman Sachs Mutual Funds to Buy for Wealth Creation

The U.S. economy is showing a mixed picture this month, with the labor market losing momentum even as some indicators remain resilient. July nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, far below expectations for an 83,000 gain, while previous months were revised sharply lower. The unemployment …

GF Securities Revisits AI Stock Rebound

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. GF Securities is betting the pullback in artificial-intelligence stocks has largely run its course, adding Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE), Foxconn and Semtech to its preferred list as valuations reset and hyperscalers show greater confidence in AI …

5 Semiconductor Stocks Jim Cramer Could Be Talking About on Thursday

Quick Read NVIDIA guided $91 billion next quarter at 75% gross margins as AMD's Data Center revenue doubled to $6.7 billion year over year. Lam Research surged 82% year to date on five straight earnings beats; Qualcomm's automotive segment delivered its 23rd consecutive quarter …

Micron Technology’s (MU) Competitive Edge in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

aron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the "Baron Opportunity Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. During the second quarter, the Baron Opportunity Fund increased 27.07% (Institutional Shares), outperforming both the Russell 3000 …

ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM): A Key Supplier Says it Can Keep Up With the AI Boom

Zeiss, the German optics maker whose mirrors are critical to ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML)'s most advanced chipmaking machines, said this week that it's confident it has the capacity to handle booming AI-driven demand. The statement pushes back on investor worries about bottlenecks in the …

Stocks Settle Lower Ahead of Wednesday’s CPI Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down -0.32% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.33%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.35%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) …

Stocks Supported by Renewed Middle East Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.07%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) …

ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) Gains On TSMC Demand Signal, Is The Stock Now Too Expensive?

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Strong revenue figures and an upgraded outlook from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing have put a fresh spotlight on ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) as investors reassess …

Stocks Mostly Higher in Hopes for a Deal to Reopen Hormuz

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.12%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) …

Why ASML Holding Stock Rallied Tuesday Morning

Shares of ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) charged sharply higher on Tuesday, jumping as much as 5%. As of 12:54 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 3.2%. The catalyst that sent the chipmaking equipment provider higher was robust sales from one of the company's …

Intel makes another $15 billion vital move as AI demand accelerates

Time and again, I've seen the same movie at Intel, from different angles. From the layoffs, the 18A yield progress, the management restructuring, the CHIPS Act subsidies, and the Q2 beat, which was the company's strongest revenue growth in 15 years. Each piece of …

ASML Stock Jumps 4.1% as TSMC Revenue Reignites Tool Demand

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML), the company with a near-stranglehold on the machines needed to manufacture cutting-edge chips, jumped approximately 4.1% in Tuesday's U.S. session as investors got another reminder that the AI chip boom is still running hot. TSMC's …

Is Rule Breaker ASML the Snap Cola King Right Now?

Of the 3,000-plus companies we monitor in The Motley Fool's Rule Breakers Primary database, exactly one tops the list with an overall Superscore of 99. It isn't a household name – it's ASML(NASDAQ:ASML), the quiet Dutch firm that builds the machines that make the …

Intel Just Increased Its Stock Offering to $20B. Why That’s Good News for ASML.

Intel stock was down after it said it plans to issue 210.5 million shares at a price of $95 a share but ASML was gaining. Continue Reading

The Changing Dynamics Behind Micron Technology (MU)

Ashva Capital Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Ashva Capital LP generated a 23.1% net return through June 30, 2026, compared to a 9.6% gain for the S&P 500 over …

Bernstein raises WFE growth estimates, boosts price targets

Investing.com -- In a note on Tuesday, Bernstein lifted its forecasts for wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) spending, raising price targets across its semiconductor equipment coverage on growing conviction that the current upcycle "has legs." Analyst David Dai lifted the firm's 2026 WFE estimate to …

Lam Research (LRCX) Gains An AI Supply Chain Tailwind As Customer Demand Surges

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Lam Research (NasdaqGS:LRCX) is in focus as Taiwan Semiconductor reports strong AI driven revenue …

Applied Materials (AMAT) Gets A Demand Lift From 44.7% AI Chip Growth

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Applied Materials (NasdaqGS: AMAT) is in focus after TSMC reported a 44.7% year over year revenue jump in July on strong AI chip demand. TSMC, the leading …

Semiconductor Equipment Makers vs. Chip Designers: Who's Actually Winning the AI Cycle?

Key Points ASML Holdings and Applied Materials provide essential equipment and expertise for making AI processors. Nvidia and Broadcom are leading chip designers, with pricing power that could last as the artificial intelligence boom plays out.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › There …

ASML Stock Rises 1.7% as AI Demand Signal Strengthens

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML) sits on one of the most valuable choke points in the AI boom, and demand is not slowing down. The lithography giant raised its 2026 revenue outlook after another strong quarter, while its U.S.-listed shares …

ASML Dropped 5% Over a Month But a Prominent Wall Street Wealth Manager Sees 50% Returns Coming

Quick Read A China state-backed DUV headline sent ASML down 7%, but Bernstein's $2,623 Street-high target still implies 50% upside from current levels. Peers AMAT and KLAC fell 5 to 10% on the same China fears but carry only roughly 17% analyst-implied upside, a …

Chip equipment stocks rise after Taiwan Semiconductor revenue surges 45%

What happened: Shares of chip equipment makers rose on Monday, withASML (ASML) leading Applied Materials (AMAT) and Lam Research (LRCX) higher. What's behind the move: The companies, which provide advanced semiconductor-making equipment to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), moved higher after TSMC said its …

Situational Awareness bets $400M on chip startup Source Foundry

Situational Awareness, the AI-focused hedge fund run by Leopold Aschenbrenner, invested $400 million earlier this week in Source Foundry, a private startup aiming to upend how chips are manufactured, according to The Wall Street Journal. The investment brings Situational Awareness's total stake in Source …

Adyen Expands Global Partnership with Toast into U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Toast, the digital technology platform built for hospitality, restaurants, and retail businesses. As part of the agreement, Adyen …

Why ASML Holding (ASML) Could Be the Biggest AI Chip Enabler

Brown Advisory, an investment management company, released its "Brown Advisory Global Leaders Strategy" for the second quarter of 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Brown Advisory's Global Leaders Strategy delivered a net return of 4.6% in the second …

ASML reports transactions under its current share buyback program

TSMC July 2026 revenue jumps 44.7% on AI chip demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. disclosed July revenue of NT$467.58 billion ($14.5 billion), up 44.7% year on year, reflecting an accelerating appetite for chips used in artificial intelligence applications. The result puts TSMC ahead of its own full-year guidance. The company said it expects 2026 …

European stocks little changed as investors weigh inflation and Hormuz risks

[Global Business Strategy on Digital Display] London (UKX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/UKX]) -0.11%, The British pound traded around $1.349, remaining close to its highest level since July 15. Germany (DAX:IND [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DAX:IND]) +0.10%. France (CAC:IND [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CAC:IND]) +0.00%. Industrial production in Austria was unchanged in June. Norway’s annual inflation …

Apple Tests China's CXMT Memory Chips for iPhones and Macbooks Amid AI-Fueled Supply Crunch: Report

Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly testing memory chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies across products including iPhones and MacBooks as the artificial intelligence boom tightens global memory supply Apple Explores CXMT Chips Amid Memory Shortage Apple has held preliminary discussions with CXMT, China's largest memory-chip …

Is ASML Holding (NasdaqGS:ASML) Trading At A Premium Or Fair Value?

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. ASML Holding stock has delivered strong returns over recent years, yet the current valuation screens as expensive on standard checks, which raises questions about …

European stocks draw investors as earnings and growth strengthen

Investing.com -- European equities are attracting increased interest from global investors as stronger earnings, improving economic data and broader market participation support expectations that the rally could continue, Bloomberg reported. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index rose during every session last week, its longest winning …

ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) Draws Fresh Attention After $400 Million Bet On Lithography Rival

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) faces a new challenger as chipmaking startup Source Foundry secures substantial funding to develop lithography equipment for advanced semiconductors. The …