Reuters reports that ASML, the global leader in computer chip manufacturing equipment, unveiled its fourth-quarter and annual financial results on Wednesday. The company's fourth-quarter order volume surged to €7.088 billion (approximately RMB 53.8 billion), significantly outpacing market projections. This robust performance was primarily fueled by the high demand for ASML's most cutting-edge equipment, specifically tailored for the production of AI chips. Notably, prior to this announcement, ASML's market value plummeted by over €19 billion on Monday, amidst market fears that the latest AI model, DeepSeek, might offer performance on par with Western AI models at a more affordable price.
