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Taiwan Stock Market Hits Record High Amid Strong Demand for Technology and Electronics

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The Taiwan stock market broke its intraday peak on Monday, driven by gains in technology and electronics sectors. The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) rose 97.3 points to 24,431.78, surpassing its previous record of 24,416.67 set on July 11 last year. Strong buying in shares of TSMC, MediaTek, and other technology stocks fueled the market's upward momentum. The demand for key materials such as fiberglass, used in printed circuit boards, and copper-clad laminates also contributed to the gains.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Taiwan stock market reached a record high on Monday, with the TAIEX rising 97.3 points to 24,431.78.
  • Technology stocks, including TSMC and MediaTek, led the gains, with shares rising by NT$10 to NT$1,180 and NT$40 to NT$1,410, respectively.
  • Key materials such as fiberglass and copper-clad laminates, used in printed circuit boards, saw increased demand and prices.
  • Stocks tied to battery backup units (BBUs) and co-packaged optics also advanced, driven by growing demand from artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
  • Several companies, including Taiwan Glass, Eternal Materials, Shinkong Synthetic Fibers, Stl Technology, Dynapack International Technology, and Advanced Energy Solution Holding, reported gains of over 5% to over 7% intraday.

Statistics:

  • The Taiwan stock market rose 97.3 points to 24,431.78 on Monday, surpassing the previous intraday peak of 24,416.67 set on July 11 last year.
  • TSMC shares rose by NT$10 to NT$1,180, while MediaTek shares gained NT$40 to NT$1,410.
  • Taiwan Glass rose over 7%, while Eternal Materials, Shinkong Synthetic Fibers, Stl Technology, Dynapack International Technology, and Advanced Energy Solution Holding each climbed more than 5%.
  • Copper-clad laminate prices continued to rise in mid-August, reflecting strong demand for the base material in printed circuit boards.
  • Iteq hit its daily trading limit at NT$129, while Nan Ya Plastics and Taiwan Union Technology gained over 8% and 7%, respectively.
  • Co-packaged optics stocks, such as Win Semiconductors and Ennostar, advanced on AI-driven demand, with prices hitting daily trading limits.

Sources:

  • CNA
  • [2] Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. (July 2022). Taiwan's Stock Market Surges to Record High.

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