We recently compiled a list of the 13 AI News You Probably Missed. In this article, we are going to take a look at where ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) stands against the other AI stocks.
Artificial intelligence has penetrated every aspect of our lives. The latest indication of this comes from the Vatican, which recently revealed new AI-enabled features for Saint Peter’s Basilica, a historic church, that allows virtual access to Renaissance-era architectural treasures for enhanced tours for visitors. News agency Reuters reports that tech giant Microsoft and heritage startup Iconem worked with the Vatican on a new interactive website, a digital replica of the basilica and two AI-enabled exhibitions. Per the report, the 3D model of the area was developed using drones, cameras and lasers. AI algorithms then pieced together, elaborated and completed the data.
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AI has truly revolutionized the world. For example, AI tools that are available in the market today can undertake many time-consuming tasks intelligently, like gathering and organizing information, and drafting documents and presentations. Peter Morici, an American economist, recently noted in an opinion piece for Market Watch that the legal and other liabilities when AI agents are allowed to act on behalf of humans may be without limit. Morici was contextualizing the advancement of AI tools in sectors like education, finance, safety and security, as well as healthcare and medicine.
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ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML)
Market Capitalization: $268 Billion
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) makes and sells advanced semiconductor equipment systems. On November 12, investment advisory Bernstein released an investor note on the semiconductor industry, detailing that several semiconductor firms, including ASML, face another possible wave of China export restrictions from US lawmakers. The note contends that potential restrictions could place up to 50% of China WFE at risk. Bernstein analysts, led by David Dai, underlined that companies at risk include ASML, which already guided down 2025 sales to China to drop to 20% of its revenue, during its latest earnings report.
Overall ASML ranks 7th on our list of the AI stocks you probably missed. While we acknowledge the potential of ASML as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ASML but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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