AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Top computer chip equipment maker ASML has decided to stop publishing the most closely-watched figure in its quarterly financial results, new order bookings, saying it is too "lumpy" and leads to excessive volatility in its share price.
The Dutch company says its own forecasts are a better guide, as they are based on discussions with chipmakers about their capacity plans, in which ASML's circuit-printing machinery plays a major role.
