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ASML rose 3.03% in the after-hours market; Enphase Energy rose 1.19%, with a trading volume of USD 725,800; Lam Research rose 1.65%, with a trading volume of USD 634,700; Applied Materials rose 1.51%, with a trading volume of USD 363,300
ASML Holding NV's short interest has decreased by 7.89%, with 1.21 million shares sold short, representing 0.35% of available shares. It would take traders an average of 1.0 days to cover their short positions. A decline in short interest may indicate a more bullish sentiment among investors. Compared to its peers, ASML has lower short interest, averaging 8.64% in its peer group. This information is crucial for understanding market sentiment and potential stock performance.
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Carnegie Investment Counsel increased its holdings in ASML Holding N.V. by 60.1% in Q3, owning 4,892 shares worth $4.7 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their stakes. Analysts have given ASML a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $1,171.83. ASML's stock opened at $1,072.75, with a 52-week range of $578.51-$1,141.72. The company reported Q3 earnings of $6.41 per share, beating estimates, and increased its dividend to $1.857 per share.
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