What drove the surge in Taiwan's stock market?

Strong gains in AI-related stocks, especially MediaTek and Wistron Neutron, boosted investor sentiment.

What was the highest level of Taiwan's index this morning?

It reached 45,198.64 points at 09:26, up 2.32% from the previous close.

Which AI-related stocks performed the strongest?

Wistron Neutron (6669) rose 9.30% to 5,450 TWD; MediaTek (2454) gained 6.54% to 3,895 TWD.

How did financial stocks perform in Taiwan?

Fubon Financial rose 4.05%, Cathay Financial up 2.61%, showing broad sector strength.

How might this market move affect investment strategies?

Continued focus on AI stocks may prompt investors to rebalance toward tech-heavy portfolios.

Morning Market Update: Taiwan Stock Index Surpasses 45,000! MediaTek Jumps 160, Wistron Neutron Rockets Near Limit Up, AI Stocks Ignite Across the Board

Published Jul 22, 2026 11:12 AM ・ Updated Jul 22, 2026 12:28 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR Times

Taiwan's stock market surged in morning trading, with the main index briefly surpassing 45,000 points. Strong gains in AI-related stocks, particularly MediaTek and Wistron Neutron, fueled broad market optimism.

Taiwan's stock market demonstrated strong momentum in morning trading, with the main index steadily climbing after the opening. At 09:08, the index reached 44,232.87 points, up 2.12%. It further advanced to an intraday high of 45,198.64 points at 09:26, marking a 2.32% gain. As of 10:06, the index stood at 44,912.43 points, up 679.56 points or 1.54%.

Performance of Key Weighted Stocks

Most major weighted stocks rose in morning trading, with buying interest evident in both the electronics and financial sectors, driving the overall market higher.

- TSMC (2330): 2,410 TWD ▼10 (-0.21%) - Hon Hai (2317): 253.5 TWD ▲7.5 (3.46%) - MediaTek (2454): 3,895 TWD ▲220 (6.54%) - Quanta Computer (2382): 330 TWD ▲5 (1.23%) - Fubon Financial (2881): 129.5 TWD ▲5 (4.05%) - Cathay Financial (2882): 98.5 TWD ▲3.6 (2.61%)

Notable Strong Performers

Several stocks surged in morning trading, with multiple hitting or approaching the daily limit up or gaining over 9%.

- Y.P. Electronics (6449): 269.5 TWD ▲24.5 (10.00%) - Sinyi Real Estate Tech (6969): 31.9 TWD ▲2.9 (10.00%) - Advantech (6414): 490 TWD ▲44.5 (9.99%) - Win Semiconductors (2406): 35.3 TWD ▲3.2 (9.97%) - Walsin Technology (2492): 300 TWD ▲27 (9.89%) - Young Poong (2493): 262 TWD ▲23.5 (9.85%) - ADLINK Technology (6166): 145 TWD ▲13 (9.85%) - Hung Ming (3021): 23.5 TWD ▲2.1 (9.81%) - Macronix (2337): 135 TWD ▲11.5 (9.76%) - Chuan Hsin (2455): 321 TWD ▲29 (9.66%) - Ritek Corporation (6416): 108 TWD ▲9.6 (9.66%) - Wistron Neutron (6669): 5,450 TWD ▲460 (9.30%) - AVer Information (3669): 36.65 TWD ▲3.3 (9.25%) - Etron Technology (3006): 217.5 TWD ▲18.5 (9.02%)

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Source: PR Times
Category: News
Dates in source: 09:08 / 09:26

Morning Market Update: Taiwan Stock Index Surpasses 45,000! MediaTek Jumps 160, Wistron Neutron Rockets Near Limit Up, AI Stocks Ignite Across the Board

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