How did the Taiwan stock market perform in today's morning session?

The Taiwan stock market rose strongly in early trading, with the main index surpassing 46,000 points and multiple large-cap and tech stocks gaining significantly.

Which stocks saw the biggest gains today?

MediaTek surged about 6.72%, and stocks like ASUS, Yageo, and Walsin Lihwa briefly hit their daily trading limits.

Were there any major stocks that declined?

Hua Nan Financial dropped around 10%, and Space Shuttle fell over 9%, facing strong selling pressure.

Which sectors are driving today's market movement?

Electronic components, passive devices, and computer peripherals are the main drivers behind the market's upward trend.

How are large caps like TSMC and Hon Hai performing?

TSMC edged up slightly, while Hon Hai fell 2.41%, reflecting mixed performance between electronics and financial sectors.

Morning Market Update: Taiwan Stock Index Surges Past 46,000; MediaTek Jumps Nearly 5%! Yageo, ASUS, Walsin Lihwa Hit Limit Up, But This Major Cap Stock Drops Nearly 3%

Published Aug 13, 2026 11:22 AM ・ Updated Aug 13, 2026 12:40 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR Times

Taiwan's stock market opened strongly today, with the main index climbing past 46,000 points. MediaTek surged nearly 7%, and multiple large-cap stocks including Yageo, ASUS, and Walsin Lihwa hit their daily trading limits. However, some financial stocks faced heavy selling pressure.

The Taiwan stock market opened with strong momentum today, with the main index starting at 45,676.54 points and continuing to rise amid volatility. According to early trading data, the index reached 46,204.56 points (up 1.15%) at 09:04, slightly pulled back to 46,061.94 points (up 1.27%) at 09:20, and then expanded gains to 46,140.34 points by 09:29, marking a 1.37% increase. So far, the TAIEX has risen by 657.72 points.

Performance of Key Weighted Stocks

Today’s early session showed mixed results between electronics and financial sectors:

- TSMC (2330): 2,435 ▲25 (+0.62%) - Hon Hai (2317): 263.5 ▼5.5 (-2.41%) - MediaTek (2454): 4,250 ▲245 (+6.72%) - Quanta Computer (2382): 323.5 ▼3.5 (-0.77%) - Fubon Financial (2881): 128.5 ▲0.5 (+0.39%) - Cathay Financial (2882): 100 ▲0.3 (+0.80%)

Strongly Rising Stocks

Several stocks surged in morning trading, with gains approaching or exceeding 9%, primarily concentrated in electronic components, computer peripherals, and passive components:

- ASUS (2357): 937 ▲85 (+9.98%) - Yageo (2327): 662 ▲60 (+9.97%) - Walsin Lihwa (2492): 316.5 ▲28.5 (+9.90%) - Taiflex Scientific (8039): 249.5 ▲22.5 (+9.91%) - Pegatron (4938): 100 ▲8.1 (+9.41%) - Dacheng Steel (2027): 51 ▲2.85 (+9.07%) - Solomon Systech (2359): 157 ▲14 (+9.79%) - K-Mei Electronics (2375): 139.5 ▲12.5 (+9.84%) - Taisil Advanced Materials (3532): 343 ▲31 (+9.94%) - Gaody (8996): 1,285 ▲115 (+9.83%)

Weakly Performing Stocks

In contrast to the broad market strength, some stocks faced significant selling pressure during the morning session:

- Hua Nan Financial (2880): 38.65 ▼4.7 (-10.07%) - Space Shuttle (2440): 14.25 ▼1.4 (-9.27%)

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Source: PR Times
Category: News
Dates in source: 09:04 / 09:20

Morning Market Update: Taiwan Stock Index Surges Past 46,000; MediaTek Jumps Nearly 5%! Yageo, ASUS, Walsin Lihwa Hit Limit Up, But This Major Cap Stock Drops Nearly 3%

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