The Hague, July 15, 2026 (AFP) - AI demand powers forecast hike, profit gains at tech giant ASML

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2026-07-15

Strong demand for AI systems pushed up sales forecasts and drove a gain in second-quarter profits Wednesday at Dutch tech giant ASML, which manufactures chip-making machines to power the tech industry. ASML is a critical cog in the global economy and a key bellwether for the tech sector, as everything from smartphones to missiles rely on the semiconductors crafted with its tools. Investors were watching the results especially closely after severa......

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