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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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<p>ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 12.73% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.13%. Currently, ASML Holding has a market capitalization of $335.37 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In ASML:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of ASML stock 10 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$8,689.78</strong> today based on a price of $852.45 for ASML at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>ASML Holding's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727465432_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In ASML Holding 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

<p>U.S. stocks reacted positively following the Federal Open Market Committee&#39;s announcement in mid-September that it would lower interest rates by 50 basis points, wider than many analysts had anticipated. Generally, a lower federal funds rate is often a boon for stocks, as businesses are able to more easily secure loans to facilitate growth and consumers may be more likely to increase spending habits.</p>
<p>The Federal Reserve is not the only central bank that has reduced interest rates heading into the final quarter of 2024. Similar institutions in Canada, the U.K., and other countries have begun to trim rates in recent months as well. Notably, the European Central Bank&mdash;the equivalent of the Federal Reserve for the European Union&mdash;cut some interest rates by 25 basis points in June and both deposit facility and refinancing rates in September as well. European stocks may stand to benefit from lower interest rates in the eurozone and, potentially, the U.S. as well.</p>
<h2><strong>IFNNY: Technological Breakthrough and Value Prospect</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Infineon Technologies AG</strong> (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ifnnf#OTC">IFNNF</a>) is a German fabricator of semiconductors and related products. With a market capitalization of under $45 billion, it is orders of magnitude smaller than major semiconductor rivals like NVIDIA Corp.&nbsp;or <strong>Broadcom Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>). Smaller companies often stand to benefit in particular from lowered interest rates as they may be more likely than well-established firms to borrow money in order to finance expansion efforts.</p>
<p>Infineon is, indeed, in the midst of a major project to expand its offerings. The firm announced just days before the latest round of rate cuts that it would emphasize its gallium nitride (GaN) chips thanks to a technological advance that would reduce manufacturing costs. GaN chips are an alternative to popular silicon chips and are known for their light weight, efficiency, and resiliency to high temperatures, among other things.</p>
<p>Infineon&#39;s chips are often used in automotive applications. The automotive industry continues to be plagued by headwinds including supply chain issues and high prices, but Infineon nonetheless remains poised to grow as the automotive industry reverses course. Additionally, the chipmaker&#39;s P/E ratio of 16.3, significantly lower than many other semiconductor companies, gives it an attractive valuation in the meantime.</p>
<h2><strong>NVO: New Drugs in Progress</strong></h2>
<p>Danish healthcare firm Novo Nordisk A/S&nbsp;trades on the New York Stock Exchange, but the international scope of its operations makes it susceptible to changes in interest rates globally. Novo Nordisk has captured headlines around the world with Ozempic, its popular medication used to address type 2 diabetes and obesity concerns.</p>
<p>Now, the firm has at least two more potential blockbuster drugs in various stages of development, and lowered interest rates may play a role in bringing these products to market. First, Wegovy is a weight loss and cardiovascular drug already approved by the FDA in the U.S. that has recently also been backed by the European Medicines Agency. To be sure, Wegovy is already highly successful, but expansion into Europe would help to solidify its blockbuster status.</p>
<p>Second, Novo Nordisk and biotech firm <strong>Korro Bio Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/krro#NASDAQ">KRRO</a>) have announced a collaboration seeking to develop two new genetic medicines to treat cardiometabolic disease. The scope of the project is massive, with Korro Bio set to receive up to $530 million to develop and commercialize the new medicines.</p>
<h2><strong>ASML: Large Semiconductor Firm Could Still Grow</strong></h2>
<p><strong>ASML Holdings N.V.</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/asml#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) is another semiconductor firm, though this one is based in the Netherlands. Despite its size relative to Infineon (it has a market cap of $327 billion), ASML has substantial growth potential.</p>
<p>Analysts have assigned it an average price target of $1,147.80, representing upside potential of 38.6%.</p>
<p>The firm is expected to post earnings growth of more than 63% in upcoming quarters. These factors help to make ASML an attractive prospect even as its P/E ratio is high at 40.8.</p>
<h2><strong>Future Rate Cuts Planned</strong></h2>
<p>The Federal Reserve has already signaled plans to continue to cut rates, and it is possible that the European Central Bank will follow suit. Depending on how these rate cuts are timed and how significant they are, they could help to facilitate a soft landing and continued economic growth or potentially pivot one or more economies into a recession. Thus, despite assurances that additional rate cuts are coming, investors may consider stocking up on shares of companies standing to benefit now.</p>
<p>The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/3-stocks-that-could-rise-on-european-bank-interest-rate-cuts/">3 Stocks That Could Rise on European Bank Interest Rate Cuts</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.</p>


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<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish 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.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 21 extraordinary options activities for ASML Holding. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 47% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $241,150, and 16 are calls, amounting to $878,325.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $420.0 to $1060.0 for ASML Holding over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for ASML Holding options trades today is 72.16 with a total volume of 147.00.</p>
<p>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 $420.0 to $1060.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>ASML Holding 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727188258_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$38.3</td>
<td>$35.0</td>
<td>$38.3</td>
<td>$805.00</td>
<td>$157.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">41</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$66.4</td>
<td>$65.2</td>
<td>$66.4</td>
<td>$865.00</td>
<td>$99.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$57.5</td>
<td>$56.7</td>
<td>$56.7</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$90.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">53</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$52.7</td>
<td>$52.3</td>
<td>$52.7</td>
<td>$780.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">44</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$33.7</td>
<td>$33.7</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">107</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ASML Holding, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>ASML Holding's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 180,205, with ASML's price up by 0.47%, positioned at $807.24.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for ASML Holding. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 60% leaning bullish and 26% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $182,150, and 11 are calls, amounting to $711,501.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $650.0 to $880.0 for ASML Holding during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ASML Holding's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ASML Holding's whale activity within a strike price range from $650.0 to $880.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>ASML Holding 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726843554_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$321.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">653</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">202</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$43.2</td>
<td>$42.6</td>
<td>$42.6</td>
<td>$810.00</td>
<td>$68.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">155</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">36</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">764</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">29</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$55.5</td>
<td>$54.5</td>
<td>$55.1</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">43</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$53.3</td>
<td>$52.4</td>
<td>$52.92</td>
<td>$830.00</td>
<td>$52.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of ASML Holding</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 668,596, the price of ASML is down -3.77% at $796.92. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 26 days.</li>
</ul>
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<p>China&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>Yangtze Memory Technologies Co</strong> accomplished some breakthroughs in substituting <strong>ASML Holding NV</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) and&nbsp;<strong>Lam Research Corporation </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) chipmaking technology with domestic alternatives as U.S. sanctions take a toll on China&#8217;s artificial intelligence ambitions, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-18/ymtc-advances-chip-tech-with-chinese-tools-techinsights-says?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a>&nbsp;TechInsights.</p>
<p>TechInsights analyst David Wei told Bloomberg in an interview that the memory maker leveraged gear from <strong>Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China</strong>, <strong>Naura Technology Group</strong> and <strong>Piotech</strong>.</p>
<p>Geopolitical tensions have affected companies like YMTC and Huawei Technologies, as the U.S. restricted China&#8217;s access to advanced artificial intelligence chips and chipmaking machinery.</p>
<p>Though YMTC upgraded its &#8220;Xtacking&#8221; tech to help its NAND chip performance be at par with industry leaders <strong>Samsung Electronics Co</strong> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), Bloomberg cited from a research note. Still, the absence of advanced technologies from companies such as ASML and <strong>NVIDIA Corp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) continued to bite chipmakers like YMTC in the form of a lower production yield.</p>
<p>Chinese hyperscalers such as <strong>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd &#8211; ADR </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) voiced how the U.S. semiconductor embargo affected<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40550305/nvidia-tech-fuels-chinese-ai-growth-overseas-alibaba-ramps-up-7b-investment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> AI ambitions</a>.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the U.S. was in no mood to soften its stance against China as it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40891335/nvidia-supplier-asml-among-firms-that-face-potential-new-export-restrictions-as-us-japan-move-to-lim" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">collaborated with Japan</a> to limit the export of chip technology to China.</p>
<p>Reports also indicated Nvidia AI chips <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39616102/despite-restrictions-nvidia-chips-are-still-reaching-china-wsj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">were making their way into</a> China via smuggling and other channels.</p>
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<p>Ahead of the November presidential election, the U.S. and Japan are on the verge of finalizing a deal to limit the export of chip technology to China.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened</strong>: The agreement aims to address loopholes in existing export rules and impose new restrictions reflecting the rapid advancements of Chinese companies in chip production over the last two years. The White House intends to introduce these controls before the November presidential election, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/3fa44901-33e4-4ab4-9f7b-efe1575a6553">reported</a> on Monday, citing people familiar with the situation.</p>
<p>Negotiations have been ongoing for months, involving officials from the U.S., Japan, and the Netherlands. The goal is to establish complementary export control regimes to ensure Japanese and Dutch companies are not targeted by the U.S. &#8220;foreign direct product rule.&#8221;</p>
<p>However, the situation remains delicate. A Japanese official expressed concerns about potential Chinese retaliation, which could include blocking exports of critical minerals like gallium and graphite. These minerals are essential for various Japanese industries. according to the report.</p>
<p>The U.S. export controls are designed to make it more difficult for China to acquire critical chipmaking tools and services, significantly impacting companies like <strong>ASML Holding NV </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) in the Netherlands and Tokyo Electron in Japan. The U.S. also seeks to align export control rules among the three countries to avoid diplomatic conflicts.</p>
<p><strong>See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40866458/billionaire-ray-dalio-warns-potential-election-chaos-likely-if-loser-particularly-trump-rejects-outc?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Billionaire Ray Dalio Warns Potential Election Chaos Likely If Loser, Particularly Trump, Rejects Outcome &#8211; &#8216;My Great Fear Is for Democracy&#8217;</a></strong></p>
<p>The Biden administration is aware of Tokyo&#8217;s irritation over the pressure being applied, especially as President <strong>Joe Biden </strong>prepares to block <strong>Nippon Steel</strong>&#8216;s $15 billion takeover of <strong>U.S. Steel</strong>. The U.S. negotiators include officials from the Commerce Department and National Security Council, according to the report.</p>
<p>China has expressed strong opposition to these measures, urging relevant countries to adhere to international economic and trade rules. </p>
<p><strong>Liu Pengyu</strong>, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, stated that China would closely monitor developments and defend its companies&#8217; lawful rights and interests.</p>
<p>The White House did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.</p>
<p><strong>Why It Matters</strong>: The U.S. has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39396293/us-pressures-japan-and-netherlands-to-tighten-chip-equipment-exports-to-china-report">reportedly pressuring Japan</a> and the Netherlands to tighten their export policies on chipmaking equipment to China since mid-2024. <strong>Alan Estevez</strong>, the chief of export policy, has been instrumental in these discussions.</p>
<p>China, on the other hand, has been actively working to counter these restrictions. In May, the Chinese government announced a substantial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39110209/chinas-decapitated-chip-sector-is-thrown-50b-lifeline">$47.5 billion public fund</a> to boost its self-reliance in advanced chip manufacturing.</p>
<p>Despite U.S. export restrictions, Chinese markets have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40748025/china-offers-nvidias-ai-chips-at-discounted-rents-as-low-as-6-per-hour-despite-us-export-restriction">reportedly managed to obtain advanced chips</a> through alternative means. Reports from September indicate that <strong>NVIDIA Corp</strong>&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) AI chips are available in China at discounted rates, suggesting a significant supply despite the ban.</p>
<p>Furthermore, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40748185/chinas-markets-still-manage-to-get-nvidia-ai-chips-via-smuggling-report">smuggling and other channels</a> have allowed Chinese markets to continue accessing these critical technologies, highlighting the ongoing struggle between the U.S. and China over semiconductor dominance.</p>
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<p><em>Image generated using DALL-E</em></p>
<p>This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <u><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/Kaustubh-Bagalkote" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kaustubh Bagalkote</a></u></p>


Nvidia Supplier ASML Among Firms That Face Potential New Export Restrictions As US, Japan Move To Limit Chip Technology To China: Report

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on ASML Holding. Our analysis of options history for ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) revealed 22 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 59% of traders were bullish, while 36% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $758,341, and 10 were calls, valued at $396,647.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>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. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of ASML Holding stands at 83.61, with a total volume reaching 212.00. 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 $600.0 to $960.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>ASML Holding Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726498852_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$230.7</td>
<td>$218.2</td>
<td>$230.7</td>
<td>$930.00</td>
<td>$230.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$39.3</td>
<td>$38.1</td>
<td>$39.3</td>
<td>$810.00</td>
<td>$113.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">187</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$59.5</td>
<td>$58.1</td>
<td>$59.4</td>
<td>$810.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">164</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$57.9</td>
<td>$57.3</td>
<td>$57.3</td>
<td>$790.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">147</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$38.1</td>
<td>$37.7</td>
<td>$37.7</td>
<td>$740.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">17</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of ASML Holding, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Where Is ASML Holding Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 316,189, the ASML's price is down by -2.31%, now at $797.5. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
<p>If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for ASML Holding, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.</p>


ASML Holding Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

<p>ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.48%. Currently, ASML Holding has a market capitalization of $313.81 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In ASML:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of ASML stock 15 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$2,114.98</strong> today based on a price of $797.65 for ASML at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>ASML Holding's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726155024_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Here's How Much $100 Invested In ASML Holding 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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Dutch Government Says ASML Needs License To Service Some DUV Equipment In China

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>ASML Holding</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 21 uncommon options trades for ASML Holding.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 28% bullish and 61%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 17 are puts, for a total amount of $1,163,983, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $244,918.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $620.0 to $1000.0 for ASML Holding during the past quarter. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ASML Holding's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ASML Holding's whale activity within a strike price range from $620.0 to $1000.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>ASML Holding Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725978666_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$176.8</td>
<td>$173.0</td>
<td>$176.8</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
<td>$265.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">156</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$37.8</td>
<td>$34.8</td>
<td>$36.45</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$182.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">38</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$57.0</td>
<td>$56.2</td>
<td>$55.9</td>
<td>$960.00</td>
<td>$123.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$210.1</td>
<td>$208.6</td>
<td>$210.1</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">90</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$158.6</td>
<td>$154.5</td>
<td>$158.65</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">314</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of ASML Holding, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of ASML Holding</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 375,043, the price of ASML is down by -1.31%, reaching $740.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 36 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for ASML Holding with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Behind the Scenes of ASML Holding's Latest Options Trends

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>ASML Holding</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) we detected 12 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 58% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $675,200 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $154,630.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $510.0 to $1140.0 for ASML Holding over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.</p>
<p>This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for ASML Holding's options for a given strike price.</p>
<p>Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of ASML Holding's whale activity within a strike price range from $510.0 to $1140.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>ASML Holding Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725889577_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$275.8</td>
<td>$265.9</td>
<td>$272.1</td>
<td>$1030.00</td>
<td>$163.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">33</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$106.3</td>
<td>$100.3</td>
<td>$103.7</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$155.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">285</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$81.8</td>
<td>$79.4</td>
<td>$81.8</td>
<td>$760.00</td>
<td>$122.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">26</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$160.5</td>
<td>$159.7</td>
<td>$159.7</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$79.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">43</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$114.9</td>
<td>$112.7</td>
<td>$114.9</td>
<td>$820.00</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">73</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of ASML Holding, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Where Is ASML Holding Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 61,401, the price of ASML is up 1.07% at $760.84. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for ASML Holding with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


ASML Holding's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

<p>The S&amp;P 500 index endured its sharpest weekly decline in over a year and a half — a drop that hasn't been seen since the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31502441/data-shows-exactly-how-big-banks-benefited-from-collapse-of-silicon-valley-bank-and-signature-bank">banking crisis in March 2023</a>.</p>
<p>A cooler labor market report prompted investors to reduce their risk exposure after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40754257/stocks-tumble-on-jobs-data-nasdaq-100-eyes-worst-week-in-2-years-as-semiconductors-slump-whats-d">three consecutive weeks of gains.</a></p>
<p>On Friday, Wall Street experienced a strong &#8220;risk-off&#8221; session, with the S&amp;P 500, tracked by the <strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), closing 1.7% lower. This extended the weekly loss to 4.1%.</p>
<p>Tech stocks were hit even harder. The <strong>Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which follows the performance of major tech stocks, plunged 2.6% on Friday. This resulted in a 5.8% weekly loss, the steepest since October 2022.</p>
<p>Semiconductors bore the brunt of the selling. The<strong> iShares Semiconductor ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>), a barometer for the semiconductor industry, sank 4.3% on Friday alone. Over the week, the sector was down 11.8%, its worst weekly performance since March 2020.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cooling Employment Numbers Amplify Risk-Off Mood</h3>
<p>Friday&#8217;s selloff was driven in large part by the latest labor market data. The U.S. economy added just 142,000 nonfarm payrolls in August, missing the forecast of 160,000 and significantly below the one-year average of 202,000 new jobs per month.</p>
<p>The unemployment rate ticked down slightly from 4.3% to 4.2%, in line with expectations, while wage growth provided a mild upside surprise. </p>
<p>&#8220;We acknowledge that today&#8217;s employment report was weaker than we expected, but we don&#8217;t see a recession,&#8221; said veteran Wall Street investor <strong>Ed Yardeni</strong>. </p>
<p>Yardeni highlighted that while employers are not laying off workers en masse, their demand for new hires has slowed down, even as the supply of labor has increased.</p>
<p>&#8220;The moderation in the labor market has been characterized by low layoffs and slowing hiring,&#8221; added Bank of America economist <strong>Shruti Mishra</strong>.</p>
<p>In response to the softer jobs data, Bank of America altered its forecast for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Previously, the bank had expected 25 basis point cuts per quarter beginning in September. Now, the firm foresees the Fed trimming rates by 25 basis points at each meeting for the next five sessions, bringing the policy rate down to 4% by March 2025.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Major Drags On The S&amp;P 500 </h3>
<p>Here's a breakdown of the five largest contributors to Friday&#8217;s decline in the S&amp;P 500:</p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><br />
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Name</strong></th>
<th><strong>Weight (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Return (%)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Contribution (bps)</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>NVIDIA Corporation</strong></td>
<td>5.69</td>
<td>-4.04</td>
<td>-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Broadcom Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>1.44</td>
<td>-10.35</td>
<td>-16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Amazon.com, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>3.51</td>
<td>-3.64</td>
<td>-13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Tesla, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>-8.44</td>
<td>-13</td>
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<td><strong>Microsoft Corporation</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>6.55</td>
<td>-1.63</td>
<td>-11</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday's Worst-Performing Semiconductor Stocks</h3>
<p>The semiconductor sector faced particular challenges, with major names among the worst performers:</p>
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<td><strong>Broadcom Inc. </strong></td>
<td>-10.35</td>
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<td><strong>Wolfspeed, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NASDAQ">WOLF</a>)</td>
<td>-6.53</td>
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<td><strong>ASML Holding N.V</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)</td>
<td>-5.37</td>
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<td><strong>Rambus Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMBS#NASDAQ">RMBS</a>)</td>
<td>-5.28</td>
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<td><strong>Marvell Technology, Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>)</td>
<td>-5.25</td>
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<p>In a recent development, the Dutch government has increased its export restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, effectively taking over from the U.S. in controlling the exports of machines from <strong>ASML Holding N.V.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>).</p>
<p><strong>What Happened</strong>: The Netherlands announced on Friday that it is expanding licensing requirements for the export of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/06/netherlands-expands-export-curbs-on-advanced-chip-tools.html">reported</a> on Friday. This decision places the machines of ASML, a leading player in the semiconductor industry, under Dutch jurisdiction.</p>
<p>The Netherlands considers these restrictions as a key national security measure.<strong> Reinette Klever</strong>, minister of foreign trade and development for the Netherlands, stated, &#8220;I&#8217;ve made this decision for reasons of security. We see that technological advances have given rise to increased security risks associated with the export of this specific manufacturing equipment, especially in the current geopolitical context.&#8221;</p>
<p>ASML, in a separate statement, clarified that these new measures are a &#8220;technical change&#8221; and are not expected to impact its financial outlook for 2024 or its &#8220;longer-term scenarios.&#8221;</p>
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<p>The Netherlands, being the home to ASML, holds a unique and leading position in the semiconductor industry. The country&#8217;s latest actions align with the U.S.&#8217;s efforts to cut off exports of key chips and semiconductor tools to China and encourage allied countries to follow suit.</p>
<p><strong>Why It Matters</strong>: This decision by the Dutch government follows its initial major export restrictions on advanced semiconductor equipment exports last year. It also comes on the heels of the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/08/40638552/asmls-china-business-in-crosshairs-of-dutch-government-semiconductors-at-center-of-east-west-tension">introducing new export</a> controls on critical technologies, including quantum computing and semiconductor goods.</p>
<p>The new rules apply to exports from the Netherlands to destinations outside of the European Union. ASML&#8217;s TWINSCAN NXT:1970i and 1980i DUV <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40708069/ai-linked-us-semiconductor-stocks-brace-for-red-wednesday-as-analyst-downgrades-dut">immersion lithography systems</a> will now require a license from the Dutch government to be exported, rather than from Washington.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action: </strong>ASML was trading 0.96% lower during Friday&#8217;s pre-market, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>
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ASML's Advanced Chip Tool Faces Dutch Export Restrictions Amid US Controls

<p>Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock&#39;s price, do they really matter?</p>
<p>Let&#39;s take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about <strong>ASML</strong> (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/asml#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.</p>
<p>ASML currently has an average brokerage recommendation of 1.40, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 20 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.40 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.</p>
<p>Of the 20 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 16 are Strong Buy, representing 80% of all recommendations.</p>
<h2>Brokerage Recommendation Trends for ASML</h2>
<p><img alt="Broker Rating Breakdown Chart for ASML" class="chart" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/yesopchart/brokerage_bar/ASML_09052024.png" style="width:100%" title="" /><br />
The ABR suggests buying ASML, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.</p>
<p>Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every &quot;Strong Sell&quot; recommendation, brokerage firms assign five &quot;Strong Buy&quot; recommendations.</p>
<p>In other words, their interests aren&#39;t always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock&#39;s price movement.</p>
<p>Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock&#39;s price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.</p>
<h2>Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABR</h2>
<p>In spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.</p>
<p>Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.</p>
<p>It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers&#39; vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.</p>
<p>In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.</p>
<p>In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks.</p>
<p>Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company&#39;s changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.</p>
<h2>Should You Invest in ASML?</h2>
<p>In terms of earnings estimate revisions for ASML, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $20.30.</p>
<p>Analysts&#39; steady views regarding the company&#39;s earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.</p>
<p>The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for ASML.</p>
<p>It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for ASML.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2332009/brokers-suggest-investing-in-asml-asml-read-this-before-placing-a-bet?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-fundamental_analysis|average_broker_rating-2332009">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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