TSMC Drives Broader Market Higher, Taiex Closes Up 377 Points
Boosted by the rise in the U.S. Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, TSMC's stock surged, pushing the entire Taiwanese stock market higher. The TAIEX once surpassed 42,000 points and ultimately closed up 377.25 points.
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Taipei, May 14 (CNA) - Boosted by the strong performance of the U.S. Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, TSMC's stock rose by NT$50 in early trading, driving the Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index (Taiex) above 42,000 points. Although the gains later significantly narrowed, a late surge in TSMC's stock pushed the index to close up 377.25 points.
The Taiex closed at 41751.75, up 377.25 points, or 0.91%, with a turnover of NT$1.216778 trillion.
TSMC reached NT$2,270 in early trading, up NT$50, but its gains later retracted to a low of NT$2,230, up NT$10. However, a sharp rally in late trading led to a close at NT$2,270, up NT$50. Delta Electronics closed at NT$2,155, down NT$10, or 0.46%; Hon Hai closed at NT$244.5, down NT$6.5, or 2.59%. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150514
The Taiex closed at 41751.75, up 377.25 points, or 0.91%, with a turnover of NT$1.216778 trillion.
TSMC reached NT$2,270 in early trading, up NT$50, but its gains later retracted to a low of NT$2,230, up NT$10. However, a sharp rally in late trading led to a close at NT$2,270, up NT$50. Delta Electronics closed at NT$2,155, down NT$10, or 0.46%; Hon Hai closed at NT$244.5, down NT$6.5, or 2.59%. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150514