ASML Shares Rise 2.68% on Strategic EUV Expansion, $1.73 Billion Volume Ranks 50th

On October 2, 2025, ASML shares rose 2.68% to close at $... with a trading volume of $1.73 billion, ranking 50th in market activity. The stock’s performance followed a strategic update from the company highlighting expanded capacity in its EUV lithography systems, a critical technology for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Analysts noted the move could strengthen ASML’s market position amid rising demand for chips in AI and automotive sectors.

Recent developments included a partnership with a major Asian foundry to co-develop next-generation wafer processing tools, signaling long-term collaboration potential. The firm also reiterated its 2025 revenue guidance, emphasizing stable demand from existing clients. Market participants interpreted these statements as a vote of confidence in the company’s ability to navigate supply chain challenges while maintaining pricing power in its high-margin product lines.

Technical indicators showed increased institutional buying pressure in the previous week, with open interest in ASML futures contracts hitting a three-month high. Short-term traders focused on the stock’s ability to hold key resistance levels, suggesting a potential continuation of the upward trend if broader market volatility remains contained.

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