Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Reaches New High, Taiwan Futures Night Session Sets Record; Analysts: Taiwan Stocks to Challenge New Highs
Amid expectations of progress in US-Iran negotiations, major US stock indices rose, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index hitting a new record. Consequently, the Taiwan Futures Index also reached a new high in night trading. The market is focusing on the long-term growth trend of the AI industry rather than geopolitical risks or inflation concerns, and Taiwan's stock market is expected to continue challenging new highs. Positive news from TSMC's investor conference is particularly anticipated to boost the AI supply chain and Taiwan stock performance.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhong Rongfeng, Taipei, 15th) Amid new hopes for US-Iran negotiations, the market anticipates the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Major US stock indices all rose, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index continuing to set new highs. The Taiwan Futures Index night session rose 348 points, closing at a new high of 36725 points. TSMC futures night session rose 15 points to close at 2070 points, also setting a new historical high.
Futures analysts believe that Taiwan's stock market capital has not withdrawn due to geopolitical risks, international oil price fluctuations, or inflation concerns, but continues to concentrate on technology blue-chip stocks. This indicates that the market's trading focus has shifted from overall risks to clear industry trends. Driven by the long-term growth trend and continuously increasing valuation of the artificial intelligence industry chain, Taiwan stocks have the opportunity to continue challenging new highs.
As the Taiwan Futures Index settles today, analysts expect that if TSMC's investor conference on the 16th can release positive messages regarding key indicators such as capital expenditure, advanced process and advanced packaging layouts, and AI industry order prospects, it can further drive the valuation of the AI industry supply chain and the upward trend of Taiwan stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.74 points or 0.66% to close at 48535.99 points. The S&P 500 Index rose 81.14 points or 1.18% to close at 6967.38 points.
The Nasdaq Index surged 455.35 points or 1.96% to close at 23639.09 points. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 184.60 points or 2.04% to close at 9224.12 points, marking its fifth consecutive trading day of new highs.
AI chip giant NVIDIA surged 3.8% to close at 196.51 US dollars. TSMC American Depositary Receipts (ADR) rose 2.79% to close at 379.89 US dollars. Micron surged 9.17% to close at 465.66 US dollars, also setting a new high.
Taiwan's weighted index showed strong performance on the 14th, reaching a high of 36341.44 points during trading and closing at 36296.12 points, an increase of 838.83 points. The trading value was NT$971.731 billion, with foreign investors net buying NT$68.908 billion.
According to statistics, on the 14th, Taiwan's weighted index (both intraday and closing), as well as the total market value of listed and OTC companies, all set historical highs. The net buying amount by foreign investors was the 5th largest in history, and the closing increase in points was the 10th largest in history. The market value of Taiwan's listed companies increased by NT$2.72 trillion in a single day, climbing to NT$118.4 trillion, with the total market value of listed and OTC companies reaching NT$128.03 trillion. (Editor: Zhang Junmao) 1150415
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhong Rongfeng, Taipei, 15th) Amid new hopes for US-Iran negotiations, the market anticipates the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Major US stock indices all rose, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index continuing to set new highs. The Taiwan Futures Index night session rose 348 points, closing at a new high of 36725 points. TSMC futures night session rose 15 points to close at 2070 points, also setting a new historical high.
Futures analysts believe that Taiwan's stock market capital has not withdrawn due to geopolitical risks, international oil price fluctuations, or inflation concerns, but continues to concentrate on technology blue-chip stocks. This indicates that the market's trading focus has shifted from overall risks to clear industry trends. Driven by the long-term growth trend and continuously increasing valuation of the artificial intelligence industry chain, Taiwan stocks have the opportunity to continue challenging new highs.
As the Taiwan Futures Index settles today, analysts expect that if TSMC's investor conference on the 16th can release positive messages regarding key indicators such as capital expenditure, advanced process and advanced packaging layouts, and AI industry order prospects, it can further drive the valuation of the AI industry supply chain and the upward trend of Taiwan stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.74 points or 0.66% to close at 48535.99 points. The S&P 500 Index rose 81.14 points or 1.18% to close at 6967.38 points.
The Nasdaq Index surged 455.35 points or 1.96% to close at 23639.09 points. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 184.60 points or 2.04% to close at 9224.12 points, marking its fifth consecutive trading day of new highs.
AI chip giant NVIDIA surged 3.8% to close at 196.51 US dollars. TSMC American Depositary Receipts (ADR) rose 2.79% to close at 379.89 US dollars. Micron surged 9.17% to close at 465.66 US dollars, also setting a new high.
Taiwan's weighted index showed strong performance on the 14th, reaching a high of 36341.44 points during trading and closing at 36296.12 points, an increase of 838.83 points. The trading value was NT$971.731 billion, with foreign investors net buying NT$68.908 billion.
According to statistics, on the 14th, Taiwan's weighted index (both intraday and closing), as well as the total market value of listed and OTC companies, all set historical highs. The net buying amount by foreign investors was the 5th largest in history, and the closing increase in points was the 10th largest in history. The market value of Taiwan's listed companies increased by NT$2.72 trillion in a single day, climbing to NT$118.4 trillion, with the total market value of listed and OTC companies reaching NT$128.03 trillion. (Editor: Zhang Junmao) 1150415
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FAQ
Why did the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index reach a new high?
Expectations of progress in US-Iran negotiations and the long-term growth trend of the AI industry drove the market.
What is the outlook for the Taiwan stock market?
Driven by the long-term growth trend and increasing valuation of the AI industry, the Taiwan stock market has the opportunity to continue challenging new highs. Positive news from TSMC's investor conference is particularly anticipated.