On July 7, ASMPT fell 3.22% in regular trading, trading at 189.4 HKD/share, with turnover of 3.25 billion HKD. The stock has now retreated over 18% from its all-time high of 232 HKD set on June 30.

On the news front, Hong Kong Exchange filings revealed that BlackRock reduced its long position in ASMPT from 6.13% to 5.48%. Meanwhile, JPMorgan previously warned that chip stocks rallying to record highs has elevated volatility, increasing the risk of forced selling by VaR-sensitive investors who may breach risk limits and be compelled to reduce holdings regardless of their fundamental outlook. The semiconductor equipment sector traded broadly weaker on the day.

Although Citi raised its target price to 250 HKD on July 3 and maintained a Buy rating — citing ASMPT's leadership in TCB and advanced packaging as structural positives — short-term profit-taking pressure continues to dominate price action following a roughly 90% rally in the preceding months.

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