Shares of ASML Holding NV (ASML), Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT), KLA Corp. (KLAC), and other related stocks surged in Thursday’s mid-day trade after the world’s largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) posted robust earnings. ASML, AMAT, and KLAC’s shares gained between 6% to 7% in mid-day trade on Thursday. TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares, too, gained more than 5% after paring some of its gains since the markets opened.

Applied Materials, Inc. AMAT, a leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, has experienced a 20.8% decline in its share price over the past six months. This decline contrasts sharply with the Zacks Electronics – Semiconductors industry, the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500, which have risen 3.4%, 8.4% and 12.1%, respectively. While such a drop may tempt investors to consider buying the dip, a closer look reveals a mixed...

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Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) edged lower in mid-day trade on Friday after a surge in pre-market session, while other semiconductor stocks headed higher. However, according to a report by TheFly, analysts at Barclays are the most bullish on TSMC than other semiconductor stocks.