ASML, the world's biggest supplier of computer chip-making equipment, on Wednesday reported a rise in second quarter bookings that was above market expectations. The better-than-expected performance may provide reassurance that the company's growth targets for 2026 are on track,

Key Points ASML beat top- and bottom-line expectations, growing sales by 24% and earnings per share by 47% in the quarter. The company continues to see solid demand for its high-end lithography equipment used to make the powerful chips needed for AI data centers.