Stock Movers Richemont Rises, ASML Soars, Swedbank Up
Jan 15, 2026
Chloe Millet, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in market analysis, shares her insights on a bustling week for the luxury and semiconductor markets. She highlights Richemont's record holiday sales, driven by strong demand in the US and the Middle East, and discusses how this signals a recovery in the luxury sector. Additionally, Chloe connects Taiwan Semiconductor's optimistic 2026 outlook to ASML's soaring stock prices. Finally, she reveals why Swedbank's shares spiked following the closure of a money-laundering investigation, despite ongoing regulatory challenges.
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Holiday Surge Points To Luxury Rebound
- Richemont posted record festive sales led by Cartier jewellery, signaling strong holiday demand.
- That performance suggests a possible luxury-sector rebound driven by jewellery rather than leather goods.
Celebrities Fuel Cartier Demand
- Chloe Millet highlighted celebrity influence, noting Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet boosting Cartier's popularity.
- She tied those visible endorsements to strong Cartier sales over the Christmas season.
TSMC Outlook Propels ASML
- TSMC's upbeat outlook for 2026 implies sustained AI-driven chip demand and higher capital spending.
- That outlook lifted ASML because ASML supplies key equipment to TSMC and benefits from stronger capex forecasts.