ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Gains 9.4% as AI-Driven Demand Boosts Confidence in Lithography Equipment

What happened: ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) rose 9.4% in September 2026, according to Liontrust GF European Strategic Equity Fund's Q3 2026 investor letter, helped by confidence in AI-driven demand for advanced lithography equipment. Key numbers: ASML gained 9.4% in September. One-month return was 6.98%. Why it matters: The letter cites analyst views of strong demand visibility through 2028, accelerating High-NA EUV adoption, and strength in ASML's installed-base business, plus a late-month rebound in European semiconductor stocks as AI infrastructure sentiment improved. Market: -3.9% today ($1,650.00), +42.3% YTD, 1.9x vol — as of 22:46 UTC Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

ASML gains 9.4% as AI-driven demand boosts confidence in lithography equipment.

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