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ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Reported Strong Returns in Q1

Burke Wealth Management, an investment management company, released its “Focused Growth Strategy” first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund returned -10.6% in Q1 2026, significantly lagging the S&P 500’s -4.3%  returns. The letter noted the quarter as the worst for equities since 2022, with strong corporate earnings being overshadowed by the Iran War and a spike in oil prices. The effects of the AI revolution increased concerns in the investment community. Despite these uncertainties, the firm believes that the strength of the...