The Taiwan stock market opened with volatility today, briefly dipping to 44,652.06 points in early trading. However, with renewed buying momentum, the index gradually climbed back and turned positive after 11:00 AM. As of now, the TAIEX stands at 45,053.28 points, up 124.52 points, or 0.28%. The market showed mixed sentiment, with approximately 19 stocks hitting the upper limit and around 15 hitting the lower limit.
Performance of Heavyweight Stocks Heavyweight stocks showed mixed results today, with most large-cap electronics stocks providing market support. TSMC, MediaTek, and Delta Electronics all posted gains, while Hon Hai and Quanta traded below the flat line.
TSMC (2330): 2,395 (+15, +0.84%) MediaTek (2454): 4,035 (+70, +1.77%) Delta Electronics (2308): 1,825 (+15, +0.55%) Hon Hai (2317): 264 (-1, -0.19%) Quanta (2382): 313 (-0.5, -0.16%) Fubon Financial (2881): 128.5 (0, 0.00%) Cathay Financial (2882): 99.6 (-1.5, -1.49%)
Sector Performance The passive components sector stood out today, with Walsin Technology and Hosen Group both hitting the daily upper limit. Yageo Corporation also surged over 8%. PCB-related stocks performed strongly, with Jen-Tek reaching the upper limit and Gold Circuit exceeding 5% gains. The bicycle duo Giant and Merida both rallied, with Giant hitting the upper limit and Merida gaining nearly 6%. In contrast, financial stocks weakened, with most trading lower.
Walsin Technology (2492): 300.5 (+27, +9.87%) Hosen Group (3026): 646 (+58, +9.86%) Yageo Corporation* (2327): 618 (+45, +8.20%) Jen-Tek (3044): 441.5 (+40, +9.96%) Gold Circuit (2368): 967 (+41, +5.18%) Giant (9921): 111.5 (+10, +9.85%) Merida (9914): 90.9 (+5, +5.81%) First Financial (2892): 32.75 (-2.2, -6.44%) Mega Financial (2886): 49.55 (-1.4, -2.84%) Evergreen (2603): 218 (+3.5, +1.87%)
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- Source: PR Times
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