India, Jan. 29 -- Shares of ASML Holding N.V. were gaining around 9 percent in the morning trading in Amsterdam as well as around 7 percent in pre-market activity on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, after the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker reported Wednesday higher profit and net sales in its fourth quarter, despite weak bookings. Further, the company issued first-quarter outlook, confirmed forecast for fiscal 2025, and also lifted its total dividend.
ASML President and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Fouquet, said, "Consistent with our view from the last quarter, the growth in artificial intelligence is the key driver for growth in our industry. It has created a shift in the market dynamics that is not benefiting all of our customers eq...