** U.S. semiconductor shares advanced premarket after European peer ASML ASML.AS reported EUR 13.2 billion ($15.82 billion) in Q4 net bookings, far exceeding analyst expectations, as strong AI‑driven demand fueled orders for its chipmaking equipment

** Nvidia NVDA.O rises 1.7%, Advanced Micro Devices AMD.O gains 1.3%, Broadcom AVGO.O rises 1.5%

** Micron Technology MU.O rises 4.3%, Intel INTC.O is up 4.6%, while U.S. listed shares of Arm Holdings ARM.O O9Ty.F are up ~1%

** Analysts at J.P. Morgan said the robust demand outlook underscores ASML's pivotal role in AI and semiconductor manufacturing supply chains

($1 = 0.8345 euros)

(Reporting by Rashika Singh in Bengaluru)