Semiconductor Giant ASML Poised to Outpace Palantir in Market Value
Palantir's stock has surged fivefold over the past year, driven by booming demand for its AI-powered data analytics platforms. The company now commands a $385 billion market cap, ranking among the top 30 U.S. corporations. Yet industry analysts identify ASML as a potential challenger to Palantir's dominance within three years.
ASML holds a near-monopoly in manufacturing extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, the precision instruments required to produce advanced semiconductor chips. These components power everything from smartphones to AI data centers, positioning ASML at the foundation of the global tech supply chain. The company's strategic importance grows as chipmakers race to develop smaller, more efficient processors.