AI Chips Today - ASML Lawsuit Highlights Uncertainty in Semiconductor Market

Recent developments in the AI chip industry have been notably impacted by legal challenges, as demonstrated by the class action lawsuit filed against ASML Holding. ASML, a key supplier of photolithography machines essential for semiconductor fabrication, faces allegations of misrepresenting the financial impact of new Dutch export controls. Following an announcement of lower-than-expected earnings and subsequent stock price declines, the lawsuit claims ASML’s reassurances about their financial outlook were misleading. This situation underscores the volatility and challenges within the semiconductor market, affecting both company performance and investor confidence.

• ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) last closed at €690.00 up 1.7%.

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In other market news, SK hynix (KOSE:A000660) was a notable mover up 6.4% and finishing the session at ₩182,100. This week, the company announced showcasing its advanced AI memory technologies, including HBM3E, at CES 2025. At the same time, JCET Group (SHSE:600584) softened, down 4.9% to finish the session at CN¥36.36.

For more on the growing investment opportunities in AI Chips, check out our Market Insights article, "The AI Capex Cycle Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down," which examines the sustained capital spending in AI infrastructure and its implications for chip manufacturers like Nvidia and TSMC.

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• NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) ended the day at $138.31 up 3%. Exabits integrated 4,000 NVIDIA H200 GPUs into its network to enhance AI computations with TEE capabilities, announced 1 day ago.
• QUALCOMM (NasdaqGS:QCOM) closed flat at $153.64.
• Advanced Micro Devices (NasdaqGS:AMD) ended the day at $120.63 down 0.1%, near its 52-week low.

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• "ASML STOCK UPDATE: ASML Holding Investors are Notified of Upcoming Class Action Deadline; Contact BFA Law by January 13 (NASDAQ:ASML)" from Bleichmar Fonti & Auld on GlobeNewswire (published 01 January 2025)

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