The semiconductor industry is grappling with two offsetting forces affecting sales.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 10, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 12, 2025.
Best Semiconductor Stocks: ASML Stock vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Stock
Increasing trade barriers are making it more difficult for ASML and TSMC to operate as usual.
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Sep 13, 2025 at 8:15AM EST
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Stocks Mentioned
ASML
NASDAQ: ASML
$1,590.71
(+4.89%)+$74.11
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
NYSE: TSM
$410.67
(-0.84%)-$3.48
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