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Chinese (Traditional)We recently published a list of 12 AI Stocks Poised for Massive Growth . In this article, we are going to take a look at where ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) stands against other AI stocks poised for massive growth.
With the AI arms race heating up every passing day, more businesses and countries are eager to stake their claim in the rapidly evolving industry. However, restrictions on artificial intelligence chip exports, particularly those announced in the final days of outgoing President Joe Biden’s administration, have made progress in AI difficult for some.
The restrictions have capped AI chips and technology exports to most countries, blocked access to China and the three other adversaries, and allowed almost unlimited access for Washington’s closest allies.
“The US leads AI now – both AI development and AI chip design, and it’s critical that we keep it that way”
One country that has not been included by Washington among the “key allies and partners” exempted from the measures is Poland. However, it has recently come to light that the country hopes these restrictions may be lifted.
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Reuters reported on the news, stating that Polish deputy digital minister Dariusz Standerski said there is a chance that the Trump administration may lift restrictions on Poland’s access to the U.S.-designed AI chips. According to Standerski, Biden’s decision was “irresponsible” and “the outgoing administration was unable to provide us with a specific reason why we found ourselves in tier two”.
However, he confirmed that dialogue with the new administration has been “very constructive”.
“I think there is a big chance for that. Consultations last until May 15.”
The Polish deputy digital minister also said that Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski discussed rolling back the AI chip curbs on Poland with U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the AI Action Summit in Paris last month. Even some tech groups have been asking President Donald Trump’s team to ease export restrictions, saying the measures should not extend to a group of U.S. allies.
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ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML )
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 86
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) develops and sells advanced semiconductor equipment, including lithography, metrology, and inspection systems for chip manufacturing. On March 11, the company announced that it has signed a new strategic partnership agreement with imec, a leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technologies, focused on semiconductor research and sustainability.
The five-year partnership agreement will leverage ASML’s complete product portfolio, including 0.55 NA EUV, 0.33 NA EUV, DUV immersion, and other advanced technologies, with the tools installed in imec’s pilot lines to accelerate advancements in semiconductor technology, memory, and AI applications. A pilot line is a pre-commercial production line used to test new technologies and processes before full-scale production. Besides research and sustainability, the new partnership between ASML and imec will also fund innovative ideas and activities in imec’s research funnel to drive environmental and societal benefits.
“This agreement marks the next step in the longstanding co-operation between ASML and imec. It signals our joint ambitions to develop solutions for the semiconductor industry and fits our strategy of investing in technology and innovation that will benefit society at large.”
Overall, ASML ranks 9th on our list of AI stocks poised for massive growth. 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 time frame. 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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