Taiwan Stock Market Surges Over 600 Points in Early Trading, Exceeding 33,000 Points
The Taiwan stock market surged over 600 points in early trading, breaking the 33,000-point mark, with the TAIEX reaching 33223.71 points. TSMC's stock price rose by NT$40 to NT$1850, with its market value recovering to NT$47.97 trillion, contributing 317 points to the overall market. Hon Hai and Delta Electronics also saw gains. Investors downplayed concerns about escalating US-Iran tensions, as major US stock indices closed higher across the board on the 6th, and TSMC's ADR also rose by 0.8%. TSMC's ADR market value reached US$1.77 trillion, surpassing Saudi Aramco to reclaim the 6th position globally.
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- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 10:24
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The TAIEX reached 33223.71 points in early trading, up 651 points, a 1.9% increase.
TSMC reached NT$1850 in early trading, up NT$40; Hon Hai rose NT$2.5 to NT$195.5; Delta Electronics reached NT$1510, up NT$80. (Edited by Chang Chun-mao) 1150407
(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien-chung, Hsinchu, 7th) Major US stock indices closed higher across the board on the 6th, and TSMC's American Depositary Receipts (ADR) rose by 0.8%. TSMC's stock price also rose today, opening with a gap up to NT$1850, an increase of NT$40, with its market value recovering to NT$47.97 trillion. Investors downplayed concerns about escalating US-Iran tensions, and major US stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 165.21 points, the Nasdaq Composite up 117.16 points, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 82.72 points. TSMC's ADR rose US$2.72, or 0.8%, to close at US$341.76. According to Companiesmarketcap statistics, TSMC's ADR market value reached US$1.77 trillion, surpassing Saudi Aramco, and reclaiming the 6th position globally. TSMC's stock price rose today, opening at NT$1850, an increase of NT$40, with its market value recovering to NT$47.97 trillion, contributing 317 points to the overall market. TSMC is expected to announce its March revenue on April 10. TSMC's cumulative revenue for the first two months was NT$718.912 billion, and market participants expect TSMC to successfully achieve its first-quarter operational targets. TSMC previously estimated that its first-quarter revenue would reach US$34.6 billion to US$35.8 billion, driven by strong demand for advanced processes, with an assumed average exchange rate of NT$31.6 to US$1. (Edited by Lin Chia-hsin) 1150407
TSMC reached NT$1850 in early trading, up NT$40; Hon Hai rose NT$2.5 to NT$195.5; Delta Electronics reached NT$1510, up NT$80. (Edited by Chang Chun-mao) 1150407
(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien-chung, Hsinchu, 7th) Major US stock indices closed higher across the board on the 6th, and TSMC's American Depositary Receipts (ADR) rose by 0.8%. TSMC's stock price also rose today, opening with a gap up to NT$1850, an increase of NT$40, with its market value recovering to NT$47.97 trillion. Investors downplayed concerns about escalating US-Iran tensions, and major US stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 165.21 points, the Nasdaq Composite up 117.16 points, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 82.72 points. TSMC's ADR rose US$2.72, or 0.8%, to close at US$341.76. According to Companiesmarketcap statistics, TSMC's ADR market value reached US$1.77 trillion, surpassing Saudi Aramco, and reclaiming the 6th position globally. TSMC's stock price rose today, opening at NT$1850, an increase of NT$40, with its market value recovering to NT$47.97 trillion, contributing 317 points to the overall market. TSMC is expected to announce its March revenue on April 10. TSMC's cumulative revenue for the first two months was NT$718.912 billion, and market participants expect TSMC to successfully achieve its first-quarter operational targets. TSMC previously estimated that its first-quarter revenue would reach US$34.6 billion to US$35.8 billion, driven by strong demand for advanced processes, with an assumed average exchange rate of NT$31.6 to US$1. (Edited by Lin Chia-hsin) 1150407
FAQ
Why did the Taiwan stock market surge over 600 points in early trading?
The surge in early trading was mainly due to major US stock indices closing higher across the board and investors downplaying concerns about escalating US-Iran tensions, coupled with strong performance from heavyweight stocks like TSMC.
What role did TSMC play in this stock market performance?
TSMC's stock price rose by NT$40 to NT$1850, with its market value recovering to NT$47.97 trillion, contributing 317 points to the overall market. Its ADR market value also surpassed Saudi Aramco, reclaiming the 6th position globally, making it a significant driving force for the Taiwan stock market.