ASMPT's stock price plummeted 5.08% during intraday trading on Friday. The sharp decline follows a significant multi-session rally for the semiconductor equipment maker.
The sell-off was triggered by institutional selling activity, with FIDELITY FUNDS recently disclosing a reduction in its shareholding. This profit-taking pressure emerged as the stock approached elevated levels after a cumulative gain of over 15%, despite recent positive catalysts including a strategic divestiture and an analyst price target upgrade.
Broader weakness within the Semiconductor Equipment sector also contributed to the downward pressure on ASMPT's shares during the session.