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<ul><li>ASML Holding has become one of the most unusual stories in global markets: a single company whose machines are central to artificial intelligence, semiconductor supply, and the U.S.-China technology rivalry.</li><li>Its most advanced EUV lithography systems can cost more than $400 million each, and they are so strategically important that Washington has kept them out of China since 2019.</li><li>Yet the latest controversy shows the issue has not disappeared.</li></ul>

ASML Holding has become one of the most unusual stories in global markets: a single company whose machines are central to artificial intelligence, semiconductor supply, and the U.S.-China technology rivalry.Its most advanced EUV lithography systems can cost more than $400 million each, and they are so strategically important that Washington has kept them out of China since 2019.Yet the latest controversy shows the issue has not disappeared.

ASML’s $400 Million Weapon In The U.S.-China Tech War!

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In this edition: • ASML Holding | Mistral in talks to raise at EUR 20bn valuation • ING Group | reduces its stake in TMBThanachart Bank • E-commerce & Logistics | Netherlands aligns EU-China parcel tax with Brussels approach

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 15 June (ASML Holding | ING Group | E-commerce & logistics)

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<ul><li>GA-Courtenay Special Situations Fund declined 13.8% in July, taking its year-to-date return to -10.0%, as an unusual liquidity-driven dislocation hit higher-growth equities.</li><li>Ex-Odey star and fund manager Adrian Courtenay said the sell-off showed no corresponding deterioration in the fundamentals of the hedge fund’s holdings, while the merger arbitrage book contributed positively during the month.</li><li>The fund responded cautiously by reducing equity gross exposure while increasing its merger arbitrage allocation and adding selectively to SpaceX and Tesla.</li></ul>

GA-Courtenay Special Situations Fund declined 13.8% in July, taking its year-to-date return to -10.0%, as an unusual liquidity-driven dislocation hit higher-growth equities.Ex-Odey star and fund manager Adrian Courtenay said the sell-off showed no corresponding deterioration in the fundamentals of the hedge fund’s holdings, while the merger arbitrage book contributed positively during the month.The fund responded cautiously by reducing equity gross exposure while increasing its merger arbitrage allocation and adding selectively to SpaceX and Tesla.

Courtenay Special Situations Fund Falls 14% in July, Adds to Elon Musk-Linked Stakes

<ul><li>ASML Holding N.V. reported net sales of EUR 8.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, aligning with prior guidance.</li><li>Net system sales amounted to EUR 6.3 billion, including over EUR 4.1 billion from extreme ultraviolet (EUV) system sales, reflecting contributions from two High Numerical Aperture (High NA) systems.</li><li>The sales split between Logic and Memory segments was nearly balanced at 49% and 51%, respectively.</li></ul>

ASML Holding N.V. reported net sales of EUR 8.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, aligning with prior guidance.Net system sales amounted to EUR 6.3 billion, including over EUR 4.1 billion from extreme ultraviolet (EUV) system sales, reflecting contributions from two High Numerical Aperture (High NA) systems.The sales split between Logic and Memory segments was nearly balanced at 49% and 51%, respectively.

ASML: A Close Look At The Memory Boom—What Rising EUV Adoption Means For Capacity And Revenues!

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Nicolas Baratte

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<li>ASML reported 1Q26: just inline. 2Q26 guidance: just inline. Management revised up 2026 revenue guidance by 4%. Consensus has already revised up. Maybe flat margins is a disappointment.</li>
<li>After ~60 EUV machines sold in 2026, management is targeting ~80 in 2027, with higher ASP. Capacity at ~90 EUV machines – let’s say that’s for 2028.</li>
<li>The stock is trading at 44x ‘26 EPS (20% EPS growth in ’26), 34x ’27 (30% EPS growth in ’27). Probably that’s why the stock is down -5% now</li>
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ASML reported 1Q26: just inline. 2Q26 guidance: just inline. Management revised up 2026 revenue guidance by 4%. Consensus has already revised up. Maybe flat margins is a disappointment.
After ~60 EUV machines sold in 2026, management is targeting ~80 in 2027, with higher ASP. Capacity at ~90 EUV machines – let’s say that’s for 2028.
The stock is trading at 44x ‘26 EPS (20% EPS growth in ’26), 34x ’27 (30% EPS growth in ’27). Probably that’s why the stock is down -5% now


ASML: 1Q26 and 2Q26 Are Just Inline, 2026 Revenue Revised Up, but Consensus Already There

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ASML Holding N.V. develops, produces, and markets semiconductor manufacturing equipment, specifically machines for the production of chips through lithography. The Company services clients world wide.

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ASML’s $400 Million Weapon In The U.S.-China Tech War!

ASML Holding has become one of the most unusual stories in global markets: a single company whose machines are central to artificial intelligence,...

Baptista Research

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 15 June (ASML Holding | ING Group | E-commerce & logistics)

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GA-Courtenay Special Situations Fund declined 13.8% in July, taking its year-to-date return to -10.0%, as an unusual liquidity-driven dislocation...

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ASML Holding N.V. reported net sales of EUR 8.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, aligning with prior guidance. Net system sales amounted to...

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​ASML reports inline 1Q26 and 2Q26 guidance, raises 2026 revenue guidance by 4%. Targeting ~80 EUV machines in 2027. Stock trading at high...

Nicolas Baratte

ASML reports inline 1Q26 and 2Q26 guidance, raises 2026 revenue guidance by 4%. Targeting ~80 EUV machines in 2027. Stock trading at high...