UPDATE: ASML Posts 24% Drop In Q2 Profit

ASML Holding NV

reported a 24% drop in its second-quarter profit and lifted its full year sales forecast. ASML's quarterly sales fell 6% to EUR1.155 billion, while net profit fell 24% to EUR221 million. ASML expects Q3 net sales of around EUR 1.3 billion. ASML shares gained 0.30% to $88.00 in pre-market trading.