Middle East Tensions Drive US Stocks Down; Analysts: Taiwan Stocks May Fluctuate
Due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, major US stock indices closed lower on the 4th. While TSMC's ADR rose, Taiwan stock index futures fell, suggesting potential volatility for Taiwan stocks. Meanwhile, TCC is evaluating a European market listing, and semiconductor companies Advanced Testing Instrument and Nanya Technology reported record-high revenues and profits for Q1 and April, respectively. The Taiwan new car market also shows steady growth.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien-chung, Taipei 5th) Due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, major US stock indices closed lower on the 4th. Analysts state that although TSMC's American Depositary Receipts (ADR) rose by 0.99%, Taiwan stock index futures fell by 268 points in after-hours trading, indicating potential volatility for Taiwan stocks.
As investors monitor developments in the Middle East, major US stock indices closed lower on the 4th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 557.37 points, a 1.13% drop. The S&P 500 index decreased by 29.37 points, or 0.41%. The Nasdaq index slid by 46.64 points, a 0.19% decrease. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell by 60.68 points, a 0.57% drop.
Regarding domestic and international industry news, TCC announced that it is evaluating a listing on European capital markets and has commissioned BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs to jointly advance the assessment. The main evaluation locations are the four major European financial centers: London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. TCC's European revenue accounts for the highest proportion, reaching 44%.
Advanced Testing Instrument, a testing interface manufacturer, reported record-high revenues and profits in the first quarter. Quarterly revenue reached NT$2.98 billion, a 33.39% increase quarter-on-quarter and a 29.73% increase year-on-year. Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$699 million, a 44.7% increase quarter-on-quarter and a 14% increase year-on-year, with earnings per share of NT$19.54.
DRAM manufacturer Nanya Technology's revenue continued to climb in April due to increased market demand, reaching NT$25.491 billion, setting a new historical high.
Concerning the trends in Taiwan's automotive market, new car registrations in Taiwan in April this year totaled 31,400 units, a slight decline from the original estimate of 34,000 units. Industry insiders estimate that new car registrations in Taiwan for May will be 33,000 units, an increase of 3.4% compared to 31,900 units in the same period of 2025, indicating continued stable market momentum. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien-chung, Taipei 5th) Due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, major US stock indices closed lower on the 4th. Analysts state that although TSMC's American Depositary Receipts (ADR) rose by 0.99%, Taiwan stock index futures fell by 268 points in after-hours trading, indicating potential volatility for Taiwan stocks.
As investors monitor developments in the Middle East, major US stock indices closed lower on the 4th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 557.37 points, a 1.13% drop. The S&P 500 index decreased by 29.37 points, or 0.41%. The Nasdaq index slid by 46.64 points, a 0.19% decrease. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell by 60.68 points, a 0.57% drop.
Regarding domestic and international industry news, TCC announced that it is evaluating a listing on European capital markets and has commissioned BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs to jointly advance the assessment. The main evaluation locations are the four major European financial centers: London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. TCC's European revenue accounts for the highest proportion, reaching 44%.
Advanced Testing Instrument, a testing interface manufacturer, reported record-high revenues and profits in the first quarter. Quarterly revenue reached NT$2.98 billion, a 33.39% increase quarter-on-quarter and a 29.73% increase year-on-year. Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$699 million, a 44.7% increase quarter-on-quarter and a 14% increase year-on-year, with earnings per share of NT$19.54.
DRAM manufacturer Nanya Technology's revenue continued to climb in April due to increased market demand, reaching NT$25.491 billion, setting a new historical high.
Concerning the trends in Taiwan's automotive market, new car registrations in Taiwan in April this year totaled 31,400 units, a slight decline from the original estimate of 34,000 units. Industry insiders estimate that new car registrations in Taiwan for May will be 33,000 units, an increase of 3.4% compared to 31,900 units in the same period of 2025, indicating continued stable market momentum. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150505
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