From WSJ interactive, note the quote in EURO's
ASML Shares Up 10% On Signs Of Market Recovery
Dow Jones Newswires
AMSTERDAM -- Shares in ASM Lithography NV (ASMLF), the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, rose as much as 10% on Wednesday morning amid signs of economic recovery in some of the company's main markets.
At 1015 GMT, ASML was up EUR2.65, or 9.3%, at EUR31.15. The broader AEX Index of blue chips was also higher, up 12.84 points, or 2.3%, at 579.35.
Traders said ASML is benefiting from a rally by U.S. technology stocks on Wall Street Tuesday, and signs of economic recovery in some of the company's main markets, particularly South Korea.
ASML wouldn't comment on market rumors that a large customer has placed an order for one of its wafer steppers. The company will release its earnings for the year ended Dec. 31 on Jan. 21.
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