ASML is the IBD Stock Of The Day as the semiconductor equipment leader chalks up a big sale to major customer TSMC.
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ASML shares rose on Wednesday after a Jefferies analyst report cited comments from CFO Roger Dassen which suggested he was positive about the possibility of orders coming through from top customer TSMC in the coming quarters. An ASML spokesperson confirmed the CFO had spoken at a Jefferies-hosted call with investors. ASML's shares rose 6.3% to 927.10 euros ($1,008.78) by 1314 GMT.