AMSTERDAM, April 15 : ASML, the world’s largest supplier of chipmaking equipment, on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected first‑quarter earnings and lifted its 2026 revenue outlook, as artificial intelligence boosts demand for its tools. "Demand for chips is outpacing supply. In response, our customers are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond ...(and) our customers have increased their expected short- and medium-term demand for our products," CEO Christophe