Thoughts on ASML's jump and what it means for tech in Q2
The $ASML move today, up +4.66% and hitting a day high of $1817.63, despite broader tech showing some choppiness like $ADBE at -1.17%, really highlights the demand narrative in high-end chipmaking. I'm watching this closely to see if it signals a more resilient bottom-line for semiconductor giants, or if it's just a sector-specific anomaly ahead of broader earnings season. My watchlist is now tilted towards checking the forward guidance of semi-adjacent plays.
I'm wondering if this ASML jump is more about the long-term foundry demand, even with a bit of a lull in some consumer electronics, or if there's something specific they announced that I missed? It does stand out against some of the other tech dips.