ASML's Earnings Prove the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supercycle Isn't Slowing Down. Here Are the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Now.

ASML's Earnings Prove the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supercycle Isn't Slowing Down. Here Are the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Now. Harsh Chauhan, The Motley Fool Tue, April 21, 2026 at 10:35 AM EDT 6 min read ASML NVDA INTC ASML  (NASDAQ: ASML) is a critical player in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, as it makes the machines that manufacture the advanced chips needed for AI model training and inference. It could be one of the best pick-and-shovel plays in the AI space. The company's results, therefore, provide useful insight into the state of the AI economy, which encompasses investments in AI infrastructure, such as data centers, as well as spending on software and services that enable productivity gains for end users. Not surprisingly, investors eagerly awaited ASML's first-quarter results, and it didn't disappoint. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire?  Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need.  Continue » Let's take a closer look at the Dutch semiconductor bellwether's latest report and see why its strong showing is great news for two other pick-and-shovel companies that are benefiting from the AI supercycle . Image source: Getty Images ASML lifts its outlook owing to insatiable AI demand ASML released its first-quarter 2026 results on April 15. Its revenue increased by almost 14% year o…