Taiwan's stock market opened strongly today, with the main index starting at 43,360.66 points and climbing steadily throughout the session. The index reached an intraday high of 44,867.15 points and remained elevated. As of 12:11 PM, the TAIEX stood at 44,707.76 points, up 1,347.10 points (3.11%). The market displayed a broad bullish trend, with numerous stocks hitting the daily limit-up, while only a few were limit-down.

Major weighted stocks, particularly in the electronics sector, drove the rally. Key performers included:

- TSMC (2330): 2,405 TWD ▲90 (3.66%) - Hon Hai (2317): 257 TWD ▲6.5 (3.20%) - MediaTek (2454): 4,060 TWD ▲195 (4.92%) - Quanta Computer (2382): 303 TWD ▲3.5 (1.00%) - Delta Electronics (2308): 1,665 TWD ▲50 (3.09%)

By sector, semiconductors and electronic components led gains, with UMC showing significantly increased trading volume. Financial stocks also advanced steadily, with Fubon Financial and Cathay Financial—two major financial holding companies—posting gains. In contrast, shipping stocks were relatively weak, with the 'Big Three' container carriers—Evergreen, Yang Ming, and Wan Hai—slightly lower.

- UMC (2303): 122 TWD ▲5 (3.38%) - Fubon Financial (2881): 130 TWD ▲1.5 (1.17%) - Cathay Financial (2882): 101 TWD ▲1.8 (1.81%) - CTBC Financial (2891): 66.2 TWD ▲1.6 (2.16%) - Evergreen (2603): 204.5 TWD ▼2 (-0.73%) - Yang Ming (2609): 50.5 TWD ▼0.5 (-0.98%) - Wan Hai (2615): 85.2 TWD ▼0.8 (-0.93%)

Several stocks hit the daily limit-up, signaling strong momentum, including HIWIN, Wusung, and Advantech. On the downside, stocks like All Union (2305) faced selling pressure and hit the limit-down.

- HIWIN (2049): 365 TWD ▲33 (9.94%) - Wusung (2313): 218 TWD ▲19.5 (9.82%) - Advantech (2395): 633 TWD ▲57 (9.90%) - All Union (2305): 29.35 TWD ▼3.25 (-9.97%)

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  • Source: PR Times
  • Category: News