Why did Taiwan's stock market surge today?

Driven by strong gains in semiconductor and financial stocks, along with renewed foreign investor interest.

How high did TSMC's stock price go?

TSMC rose to NT$2,395, up 8.62% from the previous day.

Is now a good time to invest in Taiwan stocks?

With improving global demand and attractive valuations, Taiwan equities offer strong mid-term potential.

Which sectors led the rally?

Semiconductors, electronics components, and financials were the top-performing sectors.

What are the trading hours for the Taiwan stock market?

The cash market operates from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Intraday Bulletin: Taiwan Stock Market Soars Nearly 2,900 Points! TSMC at NT$2,395, Hon Hai Up Nearly 9%, UMC and Lite-On Hit Trading Limits

Published Jul 31, 2026 1:09 PM ・ Updated Jul 31, 2026 2:26 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR Times

Taiwan's stock market surged intraday, with the weighted index rising 2,883.45 points to 42,816.75, up 7.22%. Semiconductor and electronics giants led the rally, with TSMC, Hon Hai, UMC, and Lite-On hitting or nearing their daily trading limits.

Taiwan's stock market demonstrated strong momentum today, with the main index climbing steadily from the opening bell. According to the latest intraday data, the Taiwan Weighted Index reached 42,816.75 points around 12:01 PM, surging 2,883.45 points, or 7.22%. A large number of individual stocks hit their daily trading limits, indicating robust investor demand, while only a few stocks declined.

Large-cap stocks, especially semiconductor and electronics contract manufacturing leaders, contributed significantly to the rally:

- TSMC (2330): NT$2,395, up NT$190 (+8.62%) - Hon Hai (2317): NT$248, up NT$18.5 (+8.06%) - MediaTek (2454): NT$3,555, up NT$320 (+9.89%) - Delta Electronics (2308): NT$1,625, up NT$110 (+6.86%) - Quanta Computer (2382): NT$290, up NT$11 (+3.94%) - Fubon Financial (2881): NT$130.5, up NT$6.5 (+4.84%) - Cathay Financial (2882): NT$100, up NT$5.3 (+5.57%)

In the semiconductor and electronic components sector, multiple stocks surged to or near their daily limits, reflecting strong buying interest:

- UMC (2303): NT$121, up NT$11 (+10.00%) - Lite-On Technology (2301): NT$209, up NT$19 (+10.00%) - Yageo (2327): NT$502, up NT$45.5 (+9.97%) - Nanya Technology (2408): NT$360.5, up NT$32.5 (+9.91%) - AcBel Polytech (3017): NT$2,320, up NT$210 (+9.95%) - Unimicron (3037): NT$787, up NT$71 (+9.92%) - Winbond Electronics (2344): NT$130, up NT$11.5 (+9.70%) - Macronix International (2337): NT$100.5, up NT$8.7 (+9.48%)

Traditional industries and petrochemical stocks also showed strength, with Nanya Chemical hitting its trading limit:

- Nanya Chemical (1303): NT$159.5, up NT$14.5 (+10.00%) - Formosa Chemicals (1326): NT$57.2, up NT$1.1 (+1.95%) - Formosa Plastics (1301): NT$54.7, up NT$0.7 (+0.93%) - China Steel (2002): NT$19.1, up NT$0.15 (+0.79%)

The financial and insurance sector advanced steadily, with several financial holding companies showing strong performance:

- Yuanta Financial (2885): NT$67.7, up NT$4.9 (+7.29%) - Taishin Cathay Financial (2887): NT$35.3, up NT$2.15 (+6.49%) - Cathay Financial (2883): NT$30.75, up NT$1.8 (+6.04%) - SinoPac Financial (2890): NT$40.45, up NT$1.55 (+3.99%) - First Financial (2892): NT$36.6, up NT$1.1 (+3.10%)

On the downside, only a few stocks showed weakness, such as:

- Junbang-KY (4442): NT$59.7, down NT$6.6 (-9.95%)

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Source: PR Times
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Intraday Bulletin: Taiwan Stock Market Soars Nearly 2,900 Points! TSMC at NT$2,395, Hon Hai Up Nearly 9%, UMC and Lite-On Hit Trading Limits

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