Best Semiconductor Stocks: ASML Stock vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Stock

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The semiconductor industry is grappling with two offsetting forces affecting sales.

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*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 10, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 12, 2025.

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