Taiwan Stocks Fall Nearly 300 Points During Trading, Ingrasys First to Reach NT$10,000, Creating "Double Ten Thousand Gold" Era
Despite positive news from TSMC's investor conference, profit-taking led to Taiwan stocks falling nearly 300 points during trading, dropping below the 37,000-point mark. However, small and medium-sized electronic stocks performed well, with the OTC index hitting a new high. Notably, Ingrasys, the second-highest-priced stock, surpassed NT$10,000 for the first time, joining Kingstate Electronics to usher in a "Double Ten Thousand Gold" era. Semiconductor equipment, AI materials, upstream PCB materials, and silicon photonics-related stocks showed strong performance, with many hitting their daily limits.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Ming-yen, Taipei, 17th) Despite positive news from TSMC's investor conference, profit-taking pressure emerged, causing its stock price to fall by NT$45 to NT$2040 during trading, dragging down Taiwan stocks by nearly 300 points, losing the 37,000-point mark. Small and medium-sized electronic stocks were active, with the OTC index hitting a new high. Ingrasys, the second-highest-priced stock, reached NT$10,000 for the first time, and together with Kingstate Electronics, the highest-priced stock, led Taiwan stocks into a "Double Ten Thousand Gold" era.
The market believes the worst of the Middle East war is over, with major U.S. stock indexes closing higher, and the S&P and Nasdaq hitting new highs for the second consecutive day.
Although TSMC's investor conference brought good news, earning more than two capital shares in the first quarter and an optimistic outlook for the second quarter, with estimated U.S. dollar revenue expected to grow by another 10%, TSMC's ADR (American Depositary Receipts) still fell by 3.13% to US$363.35, dragging down Taiwan stock performance.
Taiwan stocks opened higher today at 37145.66 points, with an intraday low of 36832.77 points, falling nearly 300 points. As of around 11 AM, the Taiwan Weighted Index fell by 210.75 points to 36921.27 points, a decrease of 0.57%. Electronic stocks fell by 0.57%, financial stocks fell by about 1.11%, and the OTC index rose by 2.14%, continuing to hit new highs.
Observing heavyweight stocks, TSMC and Largan Precision's stock prices both fell after their investor conferences. TSMC's intraday low reached NT$2040, down NT$45, a decrease of over 2%; Largan Precision plunged over 6%. UMC surged over 7%, MediaTek rose nearly 2%, and Delta Electronics rose over 1%.
Small and medium-sized electronic stocks were active, with semiconductor equipment and AI material sectors showing strong performance. Test equipment stocks Chroma ATE and DELTA hit their daily limits. Memory stocks Aetina and Apacer also hit their daily limits. Nuvoton Technology also strongly locked its daily limit.
Upstream PCB material stocks continued to be strong, with Giga Solar Materials and Fuh Hwa Industrial surging during trading, benefiting from increased demand for high-end materials for AI servers. Automotive and low-base electronic stocks also ignited, with E-Ton Solar Tech and Strong LED hitting their daily limits.
Silicon photonics stocks were strong, with multiple leading stocks such as Forefront Tchnology, Hong Kai Technology, LuxNet, and OptoLink Technology all surging to their daily limits.
Observing the trend of high-priced stocks, Ingrasys rose over 5%, reaching above NT$10,000 for the first time, and together with Kingstate Electronics, which has steadily stayed above NT$10,000, pushed Taiwan stocks into a "Double Ten Thousand Gold" era, setting a new historical record.
High-priced stocks surged, with Kingstate Electronics, LuxNet, Ingrasys, and Chroma ATE hitting their daily limits. Even with a decline, E-Ton Solar Tech maintained its NT$1,000 mark, preserving 44 "thousand-dollar stocks" in Taiwan. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150417
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Ming-yen, Taipei, 17th) Despite positive news from TSMC's investor conference, profit-taking pressure emerged, causing its stock price to fall by NT$45 to NT$2040 during trading, dragging down Taiwan stocks by nearly 300 points, losing the 37,000-point mark. Small and medium-sized electronic stocks were active, with the OTC index hitting a new high. Ingrasys, the second-highest-priced stock, reached NT$10,000 for the first time, and together with Kingstate Electronics, the highest-priced stock, led Taiwan stocks into a "Double Ten Thousand Gold" era.
The market believes the worst of the Middle East war is over, with major U.S. stock indexes closing higher, and the S&P and Nasdaq hitting new highs for the second consecutive day.
Although TSMC's investor conference brought good news, earning more than two capital shares in the first quarter and an optimistic outlook for the second quarter, with estimated U.S. dollar revenue expected to grow by another 10%, TSMC's ADR (American Depositary Receipts) still fell by 3.13% to US$363.35, dragging down Taiwan stock performance.
Taiwan stocks opened higher today at 37145.66 points, with an intraday low of 36832.77 points, falling nearly 300 points. As of around 11 AM, the Taiwan Weighted Index fell by 210.75 points to 36921.27 points, a decrease of 0.57%. Electronic stocks fell by 0.57%, financial stocks fell by about 1.11%, and the OTC index rose by 2.14%, continuing to hit new highs.
Observing heavyweight stocks, TSMC and Largan Precision's stock prices both fell after their investor conferences. TSMC's intraday low reached NT$2040, down NT$45, a decrease of over 2%; Largan Precision plunged over 6%. UMC surged over 7%, MediaTek rose nearly 2%, and Delta Electronics rose over 1%.
Small and medium-sized electronic stocks were active, with semiconductor equipment and AI material sectors showing strong performance. Test equipment stocks Chroma ATE and DELTA hit their daily limits. Memory stocks Aetina and Apacer also hit their daily limits. Nuvoton Technology also strongly locked its daily limit.
Upstream PCB material stocks continued to be strong, with Giga Solar Materials and Fuh Hwa Industrial surging during trading, benefiting from increased demand for high-end materials for AI servers. Automotive and low-base electronic stocks also ignited, with E-Ton Solar Tech and Strong LED hitting their daily limits.
Silicon photonics stocks were strong, with multiple leading stocks such as Forefront Tchnology, Hong Kai Technology, LuxNet, and OptoLink Technology all surging to their daily limits.
Observing the trend of high-priced stocks, Ingrasys rose over 5%, reaching above NT$10,000 for the first time, and together with Kingstate Electronics, which has steadily stayed above NT$10,000, pushed Taiwan stocks into a "Double Ten Thousand Gold" era, setting a new historical record.
High-priced stocks surged, with Kingstate Electronics, LuxNet, Ingrasys, and Chroma ATE hitting their daily limits. Even with a decline, E-Ton Solar Tech maintained its NT$1,000 mark, preserving 44 "thousand-dollar stocks" in Taiwan. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150417
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FAQ
What was the main reason for the decline in Taiwan stocks?
Despite positive news from TSMC's investor conference, profit-taking pressure emerged.
What does the "Double Ten Thousand Gold" era refer to?
It refers to the situation where both Ingrasys (the second-highest-priced stock) and Kingstate Electronics (the highest-priced stock) maintain stock prices above NT$10,000.