ASML and TSMC report strong growth driven by AI demand

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Major semiconductor players ASML and TSMC reported strong third-quarter results driven by sustained demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. ASML reported record net sales of €11.7 billion and a net income of €5.0 billion. The company noted that demand for its lithography systems is expected to outpace its production capacity through 2027 and 2028, with some customers already requesting equipment for 2029 and 2030.

TSMC reported a significant revenue increase of 50.9% year-over-year, reaching $46.72 billion for the third quarter. The company's growth is heavily supported by high-performance computing and AI-related chips, with advanced processes (7nm and below) accounting for 79% of its revenue. TSMC is also evaluating expansion opportunities in Texas and is in discussions regarding potential collaborations for the TeraFab project.

In the broader financial sector, BlackRock reported a 25% increase in third-quarter profit to $1.66 billion, supported by $135 billion in net inflows to its iShares ETFs. However, recent market volatility has impacted technology stocks, with some investors expressing concerns over the high capital expenditures required for the AI boom and the potential for rising interest rates.

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ASML · BlackRock · C. C. Wei · CPER · Christophe Fouquet · Freeport-McMoRan · Intel · Netherlands · Roger Dassen · Samsung · Samsung Electronics · Southern Copper

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[○ 1 SOURCE] ASML narrowed its full-year revenue guidance to a range of 44 to 45 billion EUR.
[● 2 SOURCES] JPMorgan Chase reported earnings and revenue that fell short of analyst expectations.
[○ 1 SOURCE] ASML reported that current supply levels for 2027 and 2028 are insufficient to meet demand.
[○ 1 SOURCE] UnitedHealth Group exceeded third-quarter estimates and raised its full-year earnings outlook.
[● 2 SOURCES] Wells Fargo shares fell more than 3% after reporting earnings that beat expectations but revenue that missed them.
[● 2 SOURCES] ASML's third-quarter net profit reached 4.96 billion EUR, surpassing estimates of 4.1 billion EUR.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Johnson & Johnson's net profit decreased by 96%, impacted by a 5.5 billion USD legal settlement.
[● 2 SOURCES] Micron Technology shares fell by over 3.6% amid concerns regarding Chinese competition in the DRAM market.
[● 26 SOURCES] Some customers are expressing interest in placing orders for 2029 and 2030. timesng.com · web3wire.org · www.electronicsforyou.biz · forexclub.pl · www.infoquest.co.th · +9 more
[● 25 SOURCES] Planned supply for 2027 and 2028 will not be sufficient to meet customer demand. timesng.com · www.electronicsforyou.biz · forexclub.pl · www.infoquest.co.th · www.stocktitan.net · +11 more
[● 23 SOURCES] ASML reported Q3 2026 net sales of approximately 11.66 billion euros. timesng.com · web3wire.org · forexclub.pl · www.infoquest.co.th · www.stocktitan.net · +10 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Samsung and TSMC have committed to using ASML’s High-NA EUV machines. timesng.com · www.electronicsforyou.biz · www.infoquest.co.th · www.negocios.com