Taiwan Stock Market Dips 6.61 Points to Close at 45,624; TSMC Rises by NT$30

(Central News Agency reporter Pan Zhiyi, Taipei, July 16) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) held its earnings conference call this afternoon, leading to cautious investor sentiment. The Taiwan stock market plunged over 600 points during trading but found support at lower levels, closing with only a minor loss of 6.61 points, holding above the 45,600-point mark.

The weighted index ended at 45,624.98 points, down 6.61 points, or 0.01%, with trading value shrinking to NT$900.838 billion.

Among heavyweight stocks, TSMC turned positive from early losses, closing at NT$2,470, up NT$30. Delta Electronics also rebounded, rising NT$15 to close at NT$1,905. Hon Hai Precision closed at NT$242.5, up NT$3.5. (Editor: Yang Lanxuan) 1150716

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