Why ASML Stock Is Climbing Today

ASML Holding N.V. ASML shares are trading higher Wednesday following reports the Biden administration’s new rule on foreign chip equipment exports to China would exempt Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea.

The Details:

According to a report from Reuters, the Biden administration will unveil an extension of the Foreign Direct Product rule to prevent Chinese fabs from receiving exports from many countries. However, the new rule is expected to exclude Japan, the Netherlands and South Korea which would allow ASML to remain unaffected by the planned export restrictions. 

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The broader semiconductor sector is up Wednesday after Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD reported strong second-quarter results after Tuesday's closing bell. According to data from Benzinga Pro, ASML shares are moving on heavy volume and trading below the stock’s 50-day moving average of $995.24. 

ASML Stock Prediction 2024:

ASML Holding’s revenue growth in FY23 was 34.64%, reflecting the influence of various factors including the macroeconomic environment, demand for its products and services, and its position relative to competitors. This growth is a critical indicator for investors assessing the company’s future prospects.

Some macro factors that could impact the company's performance in the next year include higher interest rates, progress on reeling in inflation and labor market strength. The Fed's effective Federal Funds Rate is currently at 5.33%, while PPI recently came in at 0.2%, growing 2.6% from last year. The unemployment rate was most recently reported as 4.1%.

An investor should pay attention to economic conditions to decide whether they think the macro environment is positive or negative for ASML Holding stock. For real time economic data and breaking market updates, check out Benzinga Pro. Try it for free.

How does this stack up against ASML Holding's peers?

Investors may also want to analyze a stock in comparison to companies with similar products or in similar industries. ASML Holding operates in the Information Technology sector. The stock has experienced average annual growth of 6.17% compared to the 1.16% average of its peer companies. This is below the broader sector movement of ASML Holding.

ASML Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, ASML shares are up 7.22% at $922.34 at the time of publication Wednesday.

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