** Shares of solar and semiconductor equipment maker
ASYS.O rise 13.3 pct to $6.37 after co plans to sell solar
business; set to have biggest intra-day pct gain in ~2 years
** Stock touches its highest level in more than 9 months
** Co plans to focus only on growth opportunities in its
semiconductor and silicon carbide (SiC)/LED polishing businesses
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** ASYS has surged ~41 pct this year
(Reporting by Akanksha Rana in Bengaluru)
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