Taiwan Stock Market Rises 154.46 Points
The Taiwan stock market opened higher and closed up 154.46 points today at 36958.8, a gain of 0.42%. The total transaction value reached NT$919.977 billion, indicating active market trading.
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The Taipei stock market opened higher and closed lower today, up 154.46 points to 36958.8 points, a gain of 0.42%, with a total transaction value of NT$919.977 billion.
The weighted index opened at 36850.24 points, reaching a high of 37344.5 points and a low of 36850.24 points during the session. The index excluding financial stocks was up 152.83 points to 33269.12 points.
Performance of the eight major sectors: Cement and pottery stocks fell 2.49%, food stocks fell 0.83%, petrochemical stocks fell 0.66%, textile stocks rose 0.52%, machinery and electrical stocks rose 0.6%, paper stocks fell 2.44%, construction stocks fell 0.87%, and financial stocks fell 0.08%.
Buy orders totaled 25,469,010 shares, sell orders totaled 17,078,670 shares, and transactions totaled 13,415,909 shares.
At closing, 469 stocks advanced, 537 declined, and 90 remained unchanged.
Top 5 stocks by trading volume included Uni-President Taiwan Growth Fund, CIMB Taiwan Innovation Technology Fund, UMC, AUO, and Formosa Plastics.
Top 5 stocks by percentage gain included Shen Shu, Kincheng Fine Chemical, Catcher Technology, Alliwise, and San Shang.
Top 5 stocks by percentage loss included Far Eastern Department Stores, BenQ Materials, Chroma Ate, Global Brands, and Macronix. 1150420. Stand with facts. Your sponsorship is the power to protect press freedom. Download the CNA 'One-stop News' APP for the latest updates. This website's text, images, and audio files may not be reproduced, broadcast, or transmitted without authorization. Keywords:
The weighted index opened at 36850.24 points, reaching a high of 37344.5 points and a low of 36850.24 points during the session. The index excluding financial stocks was up 152.83 points to 33269.12 points.
Performance of the eight major sectors: Cement and pottery stocks fell 2.49%, food stocks fell 0.83%, petrochemical stocks fell 0.66%, textile stocks rose 0.52%, machinery and electrical stocks rose 0.6%, paper stocks fell 2.44%, construction stocks fell 0.87%, and financial stocks fell 0.08%.
Buy orders totaled 25,469,010 shares, sell orders totaled 17,078,670 shares, and transactions totaled 13,415,909 shares.
At closing, 469 stocks advanced, 537 declined, and 90 remained unchanged.
Top 5 stocks by trading volume included Uni-President Taiwan Growth Fund, CIMB Taiwan Innovation Technology Fund, UMC, AUO, and Formosa Plastics.
Top 5 stocks by percentage gain included Shen Shu, Kincheng Fine Chemical, Catcher Technology, Alliwise, and San Shang.
Top 5 stocks by percentage loss included Far Eastern Department Stores, BenQ Materials, Chroma Ate, Global Brands, and Macronix. 1150420. Stand with facts. Your sponsorship is the power to protect press freedom. Download the CNA 'One-stop News' APP for the latest updates. This website's text, images, and audio files may not be reproduced, broadcast, or transmitted without authorization. Keywords: