Taiwan Stock Index Edges Up, Led by Tech Sector Gains
Taiwan's benchmark stock index, TAIEX, reached a five-week high on Thursday, driven by advances in the electronic technology sector. Major tech firms like TSMC and Hon Hai Precision Industry saw significant gains.
Key takeaways
- Taiwan's TAIEX reached its highest level in over five weeks on Thursday, closing at 45,989.
- The electronic technology sector was the primary driver of the index's gains, with notable increases in TSMC and Hon Hai Precision Industry.
- Strong Q2 profits and AI demand boosted Foxconn Technology, while broader market sentiment was positively affected by Wall Street's performance and easing inflation concerns.
What Happened
Taiwan's benchmark stock index, the TAIEX, rose by 471 points, or 1.0%, to 45,989 on Thursday morning trade. This marks the fourth consecutive session of gains for the index. The TAIEX reached its highest point since July 6, largely supported by the performance of the electronic technology sector.
Key Facts
- The TAIEX increased by 471 points, or 1.0%, to 45,989 on Thursday.
- This rise was primarily driven by the electronic technology sector, which gained 1.2%.
- TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, advanced 0.8%.
- Hon Hai Precision Industry saw a significant increase, soaring 2.7%.
- Unimicron rose by 0.8%.
- Foxconn Technology reported a 35% jump in Q2 profit, exceeding analyst expectations, and its stock rose 0.5%.
- Wall Street's positive performance overnight and moderated inflation, easing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, also influenced market sentiment.
- On the Taiwan Stock Exchange, 565 stocks advanced, 453 declined, and 98 remained unchanged.
- Aces Electronics Co Ltd rose 10.00% to 132.00.
- Asustek Computer Inc rose 9.98% to 937.00.
- Yageo Corp increased by 9.97% to 662.00.
- Lotes Co Ltd fell 9.95% to 1,810.00.
- Jenn Feng New Energy Co Ltd declined 8.91% to 9.20.
- Merida Industry Co Ltd fell 8.36% to 85.50.
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