US Stocks Rise, Taiwan Market Eyes 44,000 Point Milestone

Major US stock indices closed higher on the 28th, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new record highs. Analysts suggest that with the Taiwan Index Futures rising 950 points in after-hours trading, the Taiwan stock market may challenge the 44,000-point level today. On the 28th, the Taiwan market hit a record high of 44,954 before dropping to 43,236, a volatility of 1,717 points, closing at 43,636.44. In industrial news, the US officially announced tariff relief for Taiwan on non-semiconductor products under Section 232, reducing tariffs on automotive parts to 15%. Compeq (Huatong) continues to lead in satellite communication boards and expects significant growth driven by AI infrastructure. TECO is expanding its AIDC business, while Leadtrend is investing in Mingjunyuan to strengthen its AI cooling capabilities. Evergreen Marine remains optimistic about the third-quarter market.