Analysts try to quell the panic after Taiwan Semiconductor said a high-end ASML machine was too expensive

analysts are trying to calm things down after taiwan semiconductor said asml's most advanced machine is too expensive. tsmc, one of the few companies that can actually use these multi-million-dollar lithography tools, effectively drew a line in the sand. the comment spooked investors who worry about asml's future orders — there just aren't many buyers for gear that costs hundreds of millions per unit. tsmc's stance suggests even the biggest chipmakers are feeling price pressure, which could slow asml's growth if other customers follow suit.