"ASML's Q2 Earnings Soar Amid Rising AI Chip Demand, as Sales of Key Semiconductor Equipment Surge; Maintains 2024 Forecast Despite Global Economic Uncertainties"

ASML bookings surge as AI chip demand boosts purchases of its critical semiconductor tools

ASML logo is seen at the headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands, June 16, 2023.Piroschka Van De Wouw | ReutersASML reported second-quarter earnings and sales that beat forecasts, as interest in artificial intelligence chips drives up demand for the Dutch firm's critical semiconductor making equipment.Here's how ASML did versus LSEG consensus estimates:Net sales: 6.24 billion euros ($6.8 billion) versus 6.03 billion euros expectedNet profit: 1.58 billion euros versus 1.43 billion euros expectedAS...