Taiwan Stock Index Futures Night Session Exceeds 36,000 Points for First Time; Analysts Expect New Highs for Taiwan Stocks
On April 14, 2026, the Taiwan Stock Index Futures night session rose by 567 points, breaking 36,000 points for the first time to reach 36,027 points. Major US stock indices closed higher on April 13. The Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show, Taiwan International Intelligent Mobility Show, and Taipei International Automotive Electronics Show will be held from April 14 to 17, with companies from 16 countries participating. DRAM manufacturer Nanya Technology reported a net profit after tax of NT$26.058 billion and EPS of NT$8.41 in Q1 2026. Nanya Technology expects to be unable to meet customer demand this year and next, anticipating several quarters of high gross margins for DRAM manufacturers. Silicon Motion, a memory controller chip manufacturer, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Taipei corporate headquarters on April 13, expected to be operational in 2030. Silicon Motion predicts a structural shift in the memory market and a larger supply gap in 2027 than in 2026. Panel manufacturer AUO's board approved a reorganization plan to spin off its energy business into a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dayao Energy Technology, effective August 1, 2026. Rih-Sheng Construction signed a syndicated loan agreement for NT$3.394 billion, funding an urban renewal project at the intersection of Guanqian Road and Xinyang Street in Taipei City. The project, covering approximately 608 ping, is expected to start construction in early 2028 and will build a Class A office building.
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Taipei, April 14 (CNA) Major US stock indices closed higher on April 13. Although TSMC's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) slightly fell by 0.28%, the Taiwan Stock Index Futures night session rose by 567 points, breaking 36,000 points for the first time to reach 36,027 points. Analysts believe Taiwan stocks have a chance to challenge new historical highs.
US President Trump claimed that Iran proactively contacted to seek an agreement, boosting major US stock indices on April 13. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 301.68 points (0.63%), the S&P 500 Index rose by 69.35 points (1.02%), the Nasdaq Composite rose by 280.84 points (1.23%), and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose by 149.7 points (1.68%).
Regarding domestic and international industry news, the Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show, Taiwan International Intelligent Mobility Show, and Taipei International Automotive Electronics Show will be held from April 14 to 17. The exhibition areas include the auto parts and accessories supply chain, AI automotive electronics, hydrogen energy applications, and smart mobility technology, with companies from 16 countries including the United States, Germany, Japan, and South Korea participating.
DRAM manufacturer Nanya Technology reported a net profit after tax of NT$26.058 billion and EPS of NT$8.41 in the first quarter. Nanya Technology stated that it cannot meet customer demand this year, and a similar situation is expected next year, anticipating that DRAM manufacturers will maintain high gross margins for several quarters.
Memory controller chip manufacturer Silicon Motion held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Taipei corporate headquarters on April 13, expected to be operational in 2030. Regarding the memory market outlook, Silicon Motion pointed out a structural shift in the memory market, predicting that the supply gap next year may be even larger than this year.
Panel manufacturer AUO's board of directors approved a reorganization plan related to its energy business organization and investment structure. It plans to spin off its energy business into a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dayao Energy Technology, with an effective date of spin-off set for August 1, 2026. The aim is to enhance operational efficiency and market competitiveness by corporatizing the energy business and operating it through a more specialized and focused platform.
Rih-Sheng Construction completed the signing of a syndicated loan agreement for NT$3.394 billion. The funds will be invested in the Guanqian Urban Renewal Project. The site is located at the intersection of Guanqian Road and Xinyang Street in Taipei City, covering an area of approximately 608 ping. Construction is expected to begin in early 2028, and a Class A office building will be built.
US President Trump claimed that Iran proactively contacted to seek an agreement, boosting major US stock indices on April 13. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 301.68 points (0.63%), the S&P 500 Index rose by 69.35 points (1.02%), the Nasdaq Composite rose by 280.84 points (1.23%), and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose by 149.7 points (1.68%).
Regarding domestic and international industry news, the Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show, Taiwan International Intelligent Mobility Show, and Taipei International Automotive Electronics Show will be held from April 14 to 17. The exhibition areas include the auto parts and accessories supply chain, AI automotive electronics, hydrogen energy applications, and smart mobility technology, with companies from 16 countries including the United States, Germany, Japan, and South Korea participating.
DRAM manufacturer Nanya Technology reported a net profit after tax of NT$26.058 billion and EPS of NT$8.41 in the first quarter. Nanya Technology stated that it cannot meet customer demand this year, and a similar situation is expected next year, anticipating that DRAM manufacturers will maintain high gross margins for several quarters.
Memory controller chip manufacturer Silicon Motion held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Taipei corporate headquarters on April 13, expected to be operational in 2030. Regarding the memory market outlook, Silicon Motion pointed out a structural shift in the memory market, predicting that the supply gap next year may be even larger than this year.
Panel manufacturer AUO's board of directors approved a reorganization plan related to its energy business organization and investment structure. It plans to spin off its energy business into a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dayao Energy Technology, with an effective date of spin-off set for August 1, 2026. The aim is to enhance operational efficiency and market competitiveness by corporatizing the energy business and operating it through a more specialized and focused platform.
Rih-Sheng Construction completed the signing of a syndicated loan agreement for NT$3.394 billion. The funds will be invested in the Guanqian Urban Renewal Project. The site is located at the intersection of Guanqian Road and Xinyang Street in Taipei City, covering an area of approximately 608 ping. Construction is expected to begin in early 2028, and a Class A office building will be built.