Shares of ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) edged higher by 3.3% to $709.10 Monday afternoon as the U.S. government announced stringent new export controls targeting China's semiconductor sector.

The measures, which restrict advanced chipmaking tools, memory technologies, and AI-related software, could reshape global supply chains, further solidifying ASML's dominant position in advanced lithography systems.

What To Know: ASML, based in the Netherlands, is the world's only supplier of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines— equipment essential for manufacturing semiconductors used in applications such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and 5G technologies.

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While the sanctions block shipments to 140 Chinese entities, including semiconductor toolmakers and chip manufacturers, ASML remains largely insulated due to its geographical and operational alignment with allied nations like the U.S., Japan and the Netherlands, which agreed to comply with the restrictions.

The export controls, however, could amplify demand from non-Chinese chipmakers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Samsung and Intel, all of which rely on ASML's EUV systems to maintain their technological edge.

The restrictions also expand foreign direct product rules, potentially increasing ASML's relevance in supplying markets shifting away from reliance on China.

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Investors can gain exposure to ASML by investing in the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ).

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According to data from Benzinga Pro, ASML has a 52-week high of $1,110.09 and a 52-week low of $645.45.