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ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.

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As U.S. markets paused for Thanksgiving, European equities staged a rebound on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak. Lower-than-expected consumer inflation data from Germany rekindled optimism for more aggressive rate cuts by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">the European Central Bank (ECB)</a>.
Germany&#8217;s annual inflation rate edged higher, rising from 2.0% in October to 2.2% in November , but came in just below market expectations of 2.3%. On a monthly basis, Germany&#8217;s consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.2%, marking the sharpest decline in over a year. The unexpected contraction in monthly CPI added to speculation that the ECB could accelerate monetary easing to support the region&#8217;s economy.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">European Equities Post Gains</h3>
The Euro STOXX 50, a key benchmark for the eurozone's 50 largest blue-chip stocks, closed up 0.5%, buoyed by gains in industrials and energy stocks. Among the biggest winners were:
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<li>Airbus SE (OTCPK: AEDSY): +4.2%</li>
<li>RWE AG (OTCPK: RWEOY): +2.7%</li>
<li>ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>): +2.3%</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar Rebounds, Yen Slips After Wednesday&#8217;s Rally</h3>
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The yen was the underperformer among major currencies, falling by 0.3% following a 1.3% rally on Wednesday. 
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<li>Gold futures edged up 0.2%, eyeing their sixth gain in the last seven trading days. </li>
<li>Natural gas futures climbed 2.3%, recovering some ground after an 8.5% drop on Wednesday. Thus far in November, natural gas prices are up by 20%. </li>
<li>Oil prices had a choppy session, initially rising on reports of Israeli forces citing violations of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement. However, as tensions eased, oil pared gains to trade flat.</li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ASML, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 40 uncommon options trades for ASML Holding.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 17 are puts, for a total amount of $1,038,822, and 23 are calls, for a total amount of $1,378,563.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $600.0 to $960.0 for ASML Holding over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for ASML Holding's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across ASML Holding's significant trades, within a strike price range of $600.0 to $960.0, over the past month.
<h3>ASML Holding Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732293644_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$108.4</td>
<td>$105.9</td>
<td>$108.4</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$227.6K</td>
<td align="right">604</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$38.4</td>
<td>$38.58</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$192.9K</td>
<td align="right">648</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$89.7</td>
<td>$87.0</td>
<td>$89.7</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$188.3K</td>
<td align="right">95</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$48.8</td>
<td>$48.5</td>
<td>$48.8</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$102.4K</td>
<td align="right">269</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.4</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$93.9K</td>
<td align="right">932</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ASML Holding, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>ASML Holding's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 482,394, with ASML's price down by -0.55%, positioned at $668.45.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 68 days.</li>
</ul>
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ASML Holding's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

ASML Holding's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NYSE">ASML</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.09% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.27 million shares sold short, which is 0.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>ASML Holding Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732203910_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ASML Holding has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ASML Holding's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ASML Holding's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.01%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ASML, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 28 uncommon options trades for ASML Holding.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 28%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $605,540, and 20 are calls, for a total amount of $1,054,890.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $560.0 to $820.0 for ASML Holding over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of ASML Holding stands at 257.2, with a total volume reaching 582.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in ASML Holding, situated within the strike price corridor from $560.0 to $820.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>ASML Holding Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731943833_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$41.3</td>
<td>$38.9</td>
<td>$41.3</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$185.8K</td>
<td align="right">513</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$167.3</td>
<td>$166.5</td>
<td>$166.5</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$183.1K</td>
<td align="right">209</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$84.0</td>
<td>$82.9</td>
<td>$83.4</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$108.4K</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$95.4K</td>
<td align="right">319</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$167.3</td>
<td>$166.5</td>
<td>$166.5</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$83.2K</td>
<td align="right">209</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
In light of the recent options history for ASML Holding, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of ASML Holding</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 418,824, the ASML's price is up by 0.34%, now at $660.87. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 72 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for ASML Holding</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $815.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Bernstein continues to hold a Outperform rating for ASML Holding, targeting a price of $815. 
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A Closer Look at ASML Holding's Options Market Dynamics

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ASML Holding shares are trading lower after Third Point disclosed in a 13F filing that it exited its position in the company.

In the current session, ASML Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) is trading at $670.94, after a 3.18% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 7.12%, and in the past year, by 3.25%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731686463_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>ASML Holding P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 84.99 in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, ASML Holding Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 37.09. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731686463_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Third Point 13F Shows Exited Position In International Flavors & Fragrances, Previously Holding 1,300,000 Shares; Advance Auto Parts, Previously Holding 1,500,100 Shares; ASML Holding, Previously Holding 80,000 Shares; MSCI, Previously Holding 150,000 Shares; Micron Technology Inc, Previously Holding 275,000 Shares

ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) shared its strategic roadmap during the 2024 Investor Day, highlighting key growth drivers and market expectations through <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41962514/asml-provides-updated-view-on-market-opportunities-at-2024-investor-day-meeting" rel="noreferrer noopener">the decade&#8217;s end</a>.
The semiconductor equipment maker projected significant revenue expansion, with scenarios estimating annual sales of $46.51 billion &#8211; $63.43 billion (44 billion euros &#8211; 60 billion euros) by 2030, alongside a gross margin target of 56%-60%.
CEO Christophe Fouquet sees the company&#8217;s extended lithography portfolio and scalable EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) technology as crucial assets in capturing the potential of these emerging opportunities.
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ASML expects robust demand from the semiconductor sector, with projected global sales surpassing $1 trillion by 2030.
This outlook translates to an annual market growth rate of around 9% from 2025 to 2030. The firm anticipates a double-digit CAGR for EUV lithography spending within the same period, focusing on advanced Logic and DRAM nodes.
According to ASML, the integration of AI across industries presents a substantial opportunity for semiconductor firms. The company plans to leverage its EUV capabilities to accommodate the rising need for high-performance chips used in AI applications.
The scalability of EUV technology allows for efficient multi-patterning, which ASML expects will drive greater customer adoption through cost-effective manufacturing processes.
ASML&#8217;s CFO, Roger Dassen, highlighted the company&#8217;s confidence in its financial targets, citing a strong pipeline of product demand and increasing lithography spending.
He restated the company&#8217;s capital allocation strategy, which includes substantial returns to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
The company is navigating geopolitical tensions between Washington and China as a U.S. ally.
ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet acknowledges <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41876507/asmls-it-outage-affected-chipmaking-operations-worldwide" rel="noreferrer noopener">rising U.S. pressure</a> to restrict chip technology sales to China. Despite this, China remains ASML&#8217;s top market, primarily for sales of mature chips rather than the advanced AI semiconductors targeted by U.S. export restrictions.
ASML dominates the market for specialized lithography machines, essential for companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) in producing cutting-edge chips used in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) smartphones and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) AI processors.
Reports suggest that Taiwan Semiconductor plans to purchase advanced ASML lithography equipment by the end of the year, with each unit priced at $350 million.
Price Actions:&nbsp;ASML stock traded higher by 5.09% at $707.67 at the last check on Thursday.
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ASML shares are trading higher. At Investor Day, the CEO provided forecasts that the global chip market will grow at 9% per year and pass $1 trillion by 2030.

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U.S. stocks could open on a tentative note on Thursday after the averages scaled record highs last week. Futures of all three major indices were slightly up as investors processed the crucial Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Wednesday.
After scaling a peak of 44,000 on Monday, Dow Jones and other major indices witnessed a minor pullback as investors maintained a cautious stance and booked profits.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.08%</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged up by 0.09% to $597.70 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gained 0.04% to $512.46, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 closing the day in green, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq registered a decline.
Crude oil prices remained under the $70 mark but continued to edge up due to concerns about strained supply.
Treasury yields edged up again as investors wait for Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's speech on the economic outlook.
On the economic data front, the U.S. annual inflation rate rose to 2.6% in October from 2.4% in the previous month, which is in line with market estimates. The CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month in October.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, energy, and real estate stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday.
However, information technology and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
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<td>0.11%</td>
<td>43,958.19</td>
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<td>2,369.37</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Jeremy Schwartz, chief investment officer at WisdomTree, said that the CPI data was "even better than reported."
To explain this, he used more real-time data to note that the headline inflation fell from 2.6% to 1.3%.
"The Fed should continue recalibrating to neutral," said Schwartz.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">CPI news even better than reported! Using more real time metrics for shelter, headline inflation drops from 2.6% to 1.3% Core inflation drops from 3.3% to 1.76% Official BLS shelter 4.9% vs our Estimate of 1.3% The Fed should continue recalibrating to neutral! <a href="https://t.co/mexinRva6Z">pic.twitter.com/mexinRva6Z</a>
&mdash; Jeremy Schwartz (@JeremyDSchwartz) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyDSchwartz/status/1856693738224955479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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CME Group's FedWatch tool <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">reflected</a> this positive sentiment for another rate cut next month, with its probability rising from 60% to 70%.
Sonu Varghese, Vice President at Carson Group, downplayed fears of a rebound in inflation, stating that there are "disinflationary trends" that will "likely keep a lid" on a rise in prices.
On the other hand, analysts at BlackRock Investment Institute <a href="https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual/insights/blackrock-investment-institute/weekly-commentary">expressed</a> caution on inflation.
"We focus on U.S. CPI to see if inflation will keep falling toward the Fed's 2% target. Short-term inflation has been decreasing, with immigration boosting the labor supply and cooling wage growth. However, recent services PCE data remains sticky, indicating that inflation may settle above 2% in the medium term."
On the equity front, though, Varghese expressed a bullish outlook.
"Overall, economic strengths clearly outweigh areas of weakness, and the opportunities likely have a higher probability of coming to fruition than the threats. The balance favors continued strength for equities, which is why we're maintaining our overweight to stocks, especially US stocks."
WisdomTree and Wharton School economist&nbsp;Jeremy Siegel echoed similar sentiments.
"The ‘bull market' sentiment remains intact, though valuations remain a watch point," he said, adding that the expectations of "lighter regulations" from President-elect Donald Trump's administration would benefit equities.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Thursday's economic calendar includes the release of additional inflation-related data.
<ul>
<li>Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler will speak at 7 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Initial jobless claims data and Purchasing Power Index (PPI) will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at 3 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>New York Fed President John Williams will speak at 4:15 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares fell over 9% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company said it needs more time to file its quarterly report.</li>
<li>ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) shares gained 3% in premarket trading after the company maintained its 2030 targets.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) and Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) shares continued to surge after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) crossed the $90,000 mark.</li>
<li>Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) shares fell over 4% after the company reported a fall in earnings on a year-on-year basis.</li>
<li>JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) shares fell over 4% after the company missed analyst expectations.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), and Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures surged in the early New York session, rising by 0.42% to hover around $68.72 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield edged up about to 4.457%.
Most of the major Asian markets ended in the red on Thursday, but European markets were in the green in early trading.
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US Futures Marginally Up As Investors Process Inflation Data Ahead Of Jerome Powell's Speech On Economy: Expert Says Fed Should 'Continue Recalibrating To Neutral' On Softer Inflation

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has significantly expanded its use of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, a critical tool in semiconductor manufacturing, despite the steep costs associated with each machine.
These advanced EUV systems cost over $100 million each and are among the chipmaking industry&#8217;s most expensive equipment.
Industry sources estimate that Taiwan Semiconductor has dramatically increased its EUV capacity, with its share of global EUV installations growing from 50% in 2020 to 56% in 2023, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china-future-tech/semiconductors/article/3286433/tsmc-extends-dominance-semiconductors-56-share-global-lithography-systems?module=perpetual_scroll_0&amp;pgtype=article" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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Despite this, the company remains cautious about adopting next-generation high-numerical aperture (high-NA) EUV systems, citing the need to evaluate their cost, technological maturity, and potential client benefits before integrating them into its mass production processes.
Since launching its first commercial EUV lithography process for its 7nm+ technology in 2019, Taiwan Semiconductor has relied heavily on EUV tools for its subsequent processes, including 5nm and 3nm nodes.
As of 2023, Taiwan Semiconductor has increased its EUV system count tenfold compared to its initial deployment, solidifying its position as a leader in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
SCMP writes that in 2022, Taiwan Semiconductor acquired 84 EUV machines, followed by more than 100 systems in 2023.
The company&#8217;s growing installation base now represents a significant portion of ASML&#8217;s global EUV deployments. ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), the exclusive supplier of EUV lithography machines, is pivotal in enabling advanced chip manufacturing processes for Taiwan Semiconductor and other key players like Samsung Foundry.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock is reeling from the pressure of China&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41909693/what-is-going-on-with-taiwan-semiconductor-stock-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">export ban on</a> advanced artificial intelligence chips. The U.S. recently ordered Taiwan Semiconductor to ban the supply of advanced chips—of 7 nanometers or more advanced designs—that support AI and graphics processing capabilities to China.
Donald Trump&#8217;s Presidential election victory has further perpetuated concerns. He attacked Taiwan&#8217;s semiconductor role and the Chips Act, favoring tariffs over subsidies.
Chinese chip expects expanded bans&nbsp;impacting key industries like smartphones and autonomous vehicles.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged over 85% year-to-date.
Price Actions: TSM stock is down 2.21% at $187.53 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Taiwan Semi Boosts Advanced Chipmaking with Record EUV Expansion, Grabs 56% Global Share

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ASML usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 49 extraordinary options activities for ASML Holding. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 51% leaning bullish and 24% bearish. Among these notable options, 14 are puts, totaling $1,088,940, and 35 are calls, amounting to $3,350,071.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $270.0 to $1000.0 for ASML Holding over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in ASML Holding's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to ASML Holding's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $270.0 to $1000.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>ASML Holding Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731439854_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$323.7</td>
<td>$312.5</td>
<td>$315.27</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$315.2K</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$235.3</td>
<td>$230.4</td>
<td>$233.3</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
<td>$233.3K</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$409.9</td>
<td>$401.6</td>
<td>$407.95</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$203.9K</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$400.0</td>
<td>$391.7</td>
<td>$398.13</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$199.0K</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$376.2</td>
<td>$369.2</td>
<td>$374.75</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$187.3K</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
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<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ASML Holding, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of ASML Holding</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,016,697, the ASML's price is up by 0.33%, now at $673.55. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for ASML Holding</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $917.6666666666666.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Bernstein keeps a Outperform rating on ASML Holding with a target price of $815. 
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for ASML Holding, targeting a price of $790. 
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In response to mounting U.S. pressures, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) faces new constraints from Washington, prohibiting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41867470/us-asks-tsmc-to-stop-shipment-of-chips-used-in-ai-applications-to-customers-from-china-after-its-chip-was-found-in-huawei-ai-processor" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced AI chip sales</a> to mainland China.
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently instructed Taiwan Semiconductor to cease supplying China with sophisticated chips—of 7 nanometers or more advanced designs—that support AI and graphics processing capabilities.
This directive, which took effect on Monday, reflects ongoing U.S. efforts to limit China's access to vital technological resources, the Global Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202411/1322805.shtml" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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Taiwan Semiconductor stock is trading lower Monday after the report.
Visible Alpha by S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence data reveals that Taiwan Semiconductor's third-quarter revenue saw 11% <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41845483/taiwan-semiconductor-us-expansion-plans-unfazed-by-trump-win-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">contribution from mainland China</a>, while North America contributed 71%.
Given China's substantial revenue to Taiwan Semiconductor, this mandate puts the chipmaker in a challenging position as it navigates between regulatory compliance and retaining business.
Analysts suggest that while Taiwan Semiconductor will likely adhere to the order, it may explore ways to negotiate specific terms, hoping to limit the impact on customers outside the AI sector.
The Economic Daily News quoted Taiwan Semiconductor insiders indicating the company is actively strategizing how to respond to these new regulations.
Ma Jihua, a telecom industry expert, told the Global Times that although Taiwan Semiconductor cannot wholly resist U.S. regulations, it will likely seek flexibility in areas less impacted by the restrictions.
He noted that, like other major semiconductor companies, Taiwan Semiconductor's dependence on the Chinese market makes it challenging to disengage entirely.
Taiwan Semiconductor issued a statement confirming its compliance with international laws and export controls, emphasizing its position as a "law-abiding" entity.
ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), another major player in the semiconductor industry, faces similar challenges. Peter Wennink, its former CEO, has previously told the Global Times that ASML would continue selling to China despite restrictions, given that the market contributes about 30% of the company's orders.
In the past seven months, Chinese semiconductor exports reached approximately $89 billion, up nearly 26% from the previous year.
Additionally, China's domestic chip production has surged, with self-sufficiency rising from about 33% in 2013 to almost 80% by mid-2024.
Analysts told the Global Times that this domestic growth reflects China's efforts to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers as the geopolitical landscape remains uncertain.
Recently, Taiwan Semiconductor reaffirmed its commitment to a $65 billion U.S. investment despite Donald Trump's recent election and critical remarks.
The company stated it will proceed with its advanced chip production facilities in Arizona.
Trump had previously criticized Taiwan's semiconductor role and the Chips Act, favoring tariffs over subsidies.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged over 92% year-to-date.
Price Actions: TSM stock is down 3.88% to $193.40 at the last check on Monday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Drops as US Orders Halt on AI Chip Sales to China

ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) faced a global IT outage on Friday that disrupted its operations across multiple facilities.
Bloomberg cites an ASML spokesperson as saying the issue began in the morning and was resolved by late afternoon.
Some employees had to work from home, and the outage also affected cleanrooms, offices, customer support, and supplier communications, Bloomberg cites Dutch newspaper Eindhovens Dagblad.
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The manufacturer of the advanced chipmaking equipment has launched an investigation into the cause of the disruption.
ASML is already battling the consequences of U.S.-China geopolitical tensions, which prompted it to restrict its technology to the Asian country as a U.S. ally.
ASML's CEO Christophe Fouquet sees <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41462749/asml-ceo-expects-us-to-apply-pressure-to-ramp-up-china-chip-restrictions-what-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">increasing U.S. pressure</a> to tighten chip technology sales to China, citing geopolitical tensions. China remains ASML's largest market, but most sales focus on mature chips rather than advanced AI semiconductors targeted by U.S. export controls.
The company holds a monopoly on producing machines that enable firms like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) to create the most advanced chips used in devices from Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) smartphones to Nvidia Corp's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) AI processors.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41688452/whats-going-on-with-taiwan-semiconductor-and-asml-stocks-on-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">Recent reports indicated</a> Taiwan Semiconductor will procure advanced ASML lithography machines by year-end, each worth $350 million.
In October, ASML unintentionally released its financial results a day early due to a "technical error," which exacerbated the market reaction to its weaker performance, causing shares of ASML and other chipmakers to tumble.
ASML <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41603527/why-asml-holding-stock-is-down-15-this-month" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported net sales</a> of 7.5 billion euros for the third quarter, topping analysts' expectations of 7.12 billion euros.
Bookings for the quarter reached 2.6 billion euros, with 1.4 billion euros attributed to EUV systems.
For the fourth quarter, ASML projected net sales of 8.8 billion euros-9.2 billion euros, reaffirming its full-year guidance of approximately 28 billion euros in total sales.
ASML expects 2025 net sales to be 30 billion euros—35 billion euros, down from its previous outlook of 30 billion euros—40 billion euros.
ASML&nbsp;stock lost over 6% year-to-date.
Price Actions:&nbsp;ASML stock closed lower by 1.14% at $669.47 on Friday.
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ASML's IT Outage Affected Chipmaking Operations Worldwide

ASML Spokesperson Says Co Was Hit By An Outage On Friday; Claims IT Issue Is Resolved And All Systems Recovered

<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/business/economy/house-committee-china-semiconductor-manufacturing.html" title="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/business/economy/house-committee-china-semiconductor-manufacturing.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/business/economy/house-committee-china-semiconductor-manufacturing.html</a>

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Reported Earlier, U.S. Lawmakers Seek Details On China Sales From Top Semiconductor Equipment Makers, Including KLA, Applied Materials, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron, And ASML

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ASML, Tokyo Electron Queried By U.S. Lawmakers On Sales To China

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ASML usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for ASML Holding. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 27% bearish. Among these notable options, 12 are puts, totaling $584,407, and 10 are calls, amounting to $679,910.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $220.0 and $1100.0 for ASML Holding, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for ASML Holding options trades today is 222.06 with a total volume of 161.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for ASML Holding's big money trades within a strike price range of $220.0 to $1100.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>ASML Holding 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731078039_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$172.6</td>
<td>$171.3</td>
<td>$171.3</td>
<td>$840.00</td>
<td>$119.9K</td>
<td align="right">141</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$115.6K</td>
<td align="right">968</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$35.5</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$99.1K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$456.1</td>
<td>$445.1</td>
<td>$452.88</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$90.5K</td>
<td align="right">34</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$447.0</td>
<td>$435.4</td>
<td>$442.84</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
In light of the recent options history for ASML Holding, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of ASML Holding</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 187,971, with ASML's price down by -1.42%, positioned at $667.57.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 82 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On ASML Holding</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $963.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Positive rating on ASML Holding, which currently sits at a price target of $1100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ASML Holding, which currently sits at a price target of $1148. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on ASML Holding, which currently sits at a price target of $790. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Outperform rating on ASML Holding, maintaining a target price of $815. 
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