U.S. Stocks Remain Strong, Taiwan Index Futures Rise in Night Trading; Investment Advisory: Taiwan Stocks Expected to Hit 42,000 Points
U.S. non-farm payroll data for April exceeded market expectations, boosting major U.S. stock indices and leading to a significant rise in Taiwan index futures during night trading. Investment advisory firms analyze that the resilience of the U.S. economy, coupled with the continued strength of AI and semiconductor sectors, will help Taiwan stocks maintain their bullish momentum, with the index having a chance to challenge the 42,000-point mark.
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(Central News Agency reporter He Xiuling, Taipei, 11th) U.S. non-farm payroll data for April exceeded market expectations, stimulating a comprehensive rally across the four major U.S. stock indices and driving Taiwan index futures up by 361 points in night trading. Investment advisory analysis indicates that the U.S. economic data shows continued resilience, coupled with the sustained strength of AI and semiconductor sectors, which will help Taiwan stocks extend their bullish momentum, with the index having the opportunity to challenge the 42,000-point mark.
Regarding individual stocks, NVIDIA rose 1.7%, TSMC ADR fell 0.6%, and Intel surged 13.93%, reaching a recent wave high.
In addition, U.S. President Trump is expected to visit China this week. Senior U.S. officials pointed out that Trump will continue dialogue with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Taiwan issue, and no changes in U.S. policy are anticipated.
U.S. stock performance on the 8th: Despite renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which dashed hopes for an end to the Middle East war, the U.S. announced 115,000 new jobs in April, more than double the original expectation, stimulating a rally in U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices both hit new historical highs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 12.19 points, or 0.02%, at 49609.16 points; the S&P 500 index rose 61.82 points, or 0.84%, to 7398.93 points; the technology-heavy Nasdaq index rose 440.88 points, or 1.71%, to 26247.08 points; and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 614.507 points, or 5.51%, to 11775.500 points.
Taiwan stock performance on the 8th: The index fell 329.84 points, closing at 41603.94 points. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors turned to net selling of NT$12.084 billion, ending four consecutive trading days of net buying.
According to Taiwan Stock Exchange data, among the top 5 net selling stocks by foreign investors, Actively Unified Taiwan Stock Growth reached 106,600 shares, ranking first; Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. was adjusted by 59,000 shares; Yuanta Taiwan 50 (0050) was sold by 46,100 shares; Walsin Technology was sold by 37,000 shares; and KGI Taiwan TOP50 (009816) was adjusted by 31,900 shares.
Investment advisory firms stated that with the continuous release of Q1 financial reports, the market will return to examining individual stock performance based on fundamentals. (Editor: Yang Kaixiang) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter He Xiuling, Taipei, 11th) U.S. non-farm payroll data for April exceeded market expectations, stimulating a comprehensive rally across the four major U.S. stock indices and driving Taiwan index futures up by 361 points in night trading. Investment advisory analysis indicates that the U.S. economic data shows continued resilience, coupled with the sustained strength of AI and semiconductor sectors, which will help Taiwan stocks extend their bullish momentum, with the index having the opportunity to challenge the 42,000-point mark.
Regarding individual stocks, NVIDIA rose 1.7%, TSMC ADR fell 0.6%, and Intel surged 13.93%, reaching a recent wave high.
In addition, U.S. President Trump is expected to visit China this week. Senior U.S. officials pointed out that Trump will continue dialogue with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Taiwan issue, and no changes in U.S. policy are anticipated.
U.S. stock performance on the 8th: Despite renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which dashed hopes for an end to the Middle East war, the U.S. announced 115,000 new jobs in April, more than double the original expectation, stimulating a rally in U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices both hit new historical highs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 12.19 points, or 0.02%, at 49609.16 points; the S&P 500 index rose 61.82 points, or 0.84%, to 7398.93 points; the technology-heavy Nasdaq index rose 440.88 points, or 1.71%, to 26247.08 points; and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 614.507 points, or 5.51%, to 11775.500 points.
Taiwan stock performance on the 8th: The index fell 329.84 points, closing at 41603.94 points. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors turned to net selling of NT$12.084 billion, ending four consecutive trading days of net buying.
According to Taiwan Stock Exchange data, among the top 5 net selling stocks by foreign investors, Actively Unified Taiwan Stock Growth reached 106,600 shares, ranking first; Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. was adjusted by 59,000 shares; Yuanta Taiwan 50 (0050) was sold by 46,100 shares; Walsin Technology was sold by 37,000 shares; and KGI Taiwan TOP50 (009816) was adjusted by 31,900 shares.
Investment advisory firms stated that with the continuous release of Q1 financial reports, the market will return to examining individual stock performance based on fundamentals. (Editor: Yang Kaixiang) 1150511
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