ASML Holding N.V. is trading 1.5% up now at $1,656, extending a rebound as investors digest a high-profile 2D-material transistor process breakthrough unveiled with TSMC and Imec.

  • The move follows ASML's recent ascent to becoming Europe’s most valuable stock, supported by a raised revenue outlook on strong demand for advanced chipmaking tools.
  • AI- and lithography-related enthusiasm remains elevated, helping the stock outperform broader markets which are currently trading roughly flat.