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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Apple’s Valuation Hovers Near Target as AI and China Risks Loom

Apple’s fair‑value estimate was nudged up to $296.46 per share, keeping the stock close to analysts’ target range. Bullish analysts point to the upcoming MacBook Neo, refreshed Macs and expanding AI‑driven services as earnings catalysts, while bearish voices warn of rising memory costs, a sharp drop in iPhone shipments in China, and a still‑high valuation that could limit upside.

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AI Expansion Drives up Profits for Dutch Semiconductor Giant ASML

ASML reported a blockbuster first‑quarter 2026, posting €2.76 billion ($3.25 billion) net profit and €8.8 billion revenue, both above expectations. The company lifted its 2026 revenue guidance to a €36‑40 billion range (about $40‑44 billion), a roughly 4% midpoint increase. CEO Christophe Fouquet warned that demand for advanced lithography tools will outstrip supply well into 2027, especially from AI‑driven chipmakers like TSMC and Samsung. Shares rose 1.6% after the release, reinforcing ASML’s market resilience despite export‑control concerns.

Source: Euronews – Business

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