Taiwan Stocks Close Down 76 Points at 43,149; TSMC Flat at NT$2,250

(Central News Agency, reporter Wu Jiahao, Taipei, 11th) Affected by heightened geopolitical risks between the US and Iran, Taiwan stocks plunged over 1,200 points in early trade on the 11th, hitting a low of 42,006.39 points before barely holding the 42,000-point mark. However, strong bargain-hunting buying emerged, narrowing the decline. The TAIEX closed at 43,149.46 points, down 76.08 points, or 0.18%, leaving a long lower shadow. Trading value reached NT$1.257975 trillion. Among heavyweight stocks, TSMC traded in a narrow range after going ex-dividend, closing flat at NT$2,250. MediaTek held the NT$4,000 mark, closing at NT$4,085, down 1.68%. Delta Electronics closed at NT$2,160, down 1.82%. (Editor: Zhang Junmao) 1150611