What was today's high for the Taiwan stock market?

The Taiwan Weighted Index briefly reached 41,155.42 points during intraday trading today.

Why did UMC's stock surge?

Strong recovery expectations in semiconductor demand and positive earnings outlook attracted investor buying.

Why did TSMC and Hon Hai move differently?

TSMC benefited from sustained AI demand, while Hon Hai faced selling pressure due to assembly demand concerns.

What is the outlook for Taiwan stocks?

Continued AI demand and expectations of US rate cuts may support an upward trend.

Which stocks stood out today?

UMC hit limit up, while MediaTek and Delta Electronics also performed strongly, leading the semiconductor sector.

Intraday Update: Taiwan Stock Index Surges Past 41,155! UMC Hits Limit Up, TSMC Up Nearly 2%, Hon Hai Weakens

Published Jul 30, 2026 1:12 PM ・ Updated Jul 30, 2026 2:26 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR Times

Taiwan's stock market surged intraday, briefly surpassing 41,155 points. UMC hit the daily trading limit, while TSMC rose nearly 2%. Hon Hai and Quanta declined despite broad market strength.

Taiwan's stock market showed strong intraday momentum today, opening at 40,048.94 points and reaching a high of 41,155.42 points during early trading. The index later pulled back slightly, standing at 40,465.41 points by 12:04 p.m., up 426.23 points (1.06%) from the previous close.

Among listed and OTC companies, nine stocks hit the daily upper limit, while 27 reached the lower limit.

【Performance of Key Weighted Stocks】 Most large-cap electronics stocks rose, supporting the broader market. United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) hit the daily trading limit, while Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), MediaTek, and Delta Electronics also posted gains. However, Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) and Quanta Computer declined.

Individual stock movements: - TSMC (2330): 2,225 TWD ▲20 (+1.36%) - MediaTek (2454): 3,300 TWD ▲125 (+3.97%) - Delta Electronics (2308): 1,535 TWD ▲35 (+3.01%) - UMC (2303): 112.5 TWD ▲10 (+9.76%) - Hon Hai (2317): 229.5 TWD ▼7.5 (-3.38%) - Quanta (2382): 280.5 TWD ▼28 (-9.53%)

【Sector Performance】 Several stocks surged to the upper limit: - Chau Tech (3543): 30.05 TWD ▲2.7 (+9.87%) - TATUNG (6120): 12.75 TWD ▲1.1 (+9.91%) - Holtek Semiconductor (6202): 49.2 TWD ▲4.45 (+9.88%)

Stocks under heavy selling pressure: - D-Link (2332): 21.6 TWD ▼2.4 (-10.00%) - Solomon (2359): 123.5 TWD ▼13.5 (-9.85%) - Walsin Technology (2492): 200 TWD ▼20.5 (-9.30%) - Hoshintang (3026): 427.5 TWD ▼47 (-9.91%) - Nippon Electric Works (3090): 115 TWD ▼11.5 (-9.09%) - Taiwan Semiconductor (3532): 277.5 TWD ▼30.5 (-9.90%)

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Intraday Update: Taiwan Stock Index Surges Past 41,155! UMC Hits Limit Up, TSMC Up Nearly 2%, Hon Hai Weakens

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