An analysis of the latest developments in the AI compute industry, including ASML's potential for growth and the impact of President Trump's

ASML chief executive says lower-cost AI models will boost chip demand. He doesn't see DeepSeek as a threat for AI hyperscalers either.

ASML shares jump 9% as strong chip orders ease AI spending fears. Traders eye semiconductor stocks as demand for high-end chips remains resilient.

DeepSeek challenges OpenAI with drastically cheaper models, prompting discussions on the viability of proprietary versus open-source AI efforts.

And, Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating whether OpenAI code was obtained in an unauthorized way for a group linked to DeepSeek. Plus, a conversation with T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert after posting a fourth quarter earnings beat and a secret partnership with Apple to implement SpaceX's Starlink service.

ASML surges as Q4 bookings soar on AI demand, China sales to see 'normal ratio' in 2025. Microsoft said to be probing if DeepSeek improperly used OpenAI data. SoftBank to invest in Skild AI.

Nvidia closed higher on Tuesday as some investors seized an opportunity to buy the chip giant at a discount following its record wipeout on Monday.

Shares in the Dutch semiconductor company were the number one trending ticker in pre-market trading as it reported better than expected fourth-quarter bookings, on strong demand for its advanced tools.

Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML on Wednesday reported better-than-expected net sales and profit results for the fourth quarter.

ASML Holding NV surged the most since 2020 after booking orders worth twice as much as analysts expected, as the artificial intelligence boom fuels demand for its chipmaking machines.

Chinese startup DeepSeek has debuted an AI app that challenges OpenAI's ChatGPT and other U.S. rivals, sending a shock through Wall Street.