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

Without addressing the specifics of DeepSeek’s model, ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told CNBC he sees no sign of a slowdown in demand for AI chips.

Data from Meta's AI model also appears to have been used in DeepSeek. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd – ADR (BABA) has introduced an AI model that is better than both OpenAI's model and DeepSeek's model.

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

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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.

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.

Investors are apparantly questioning AI infrastructure investments on the heels of DeepSeek claiming to have spent $6 million to train its newest LLM.

A slew of stocks, including chip maker Nvidia, fell Monday after Chinese startup DeepSeek released an AI model that runs on less-advanced chips and at a lower cost than U.S. rivals.

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.