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Taiwan Stocks Pare Gains After Early Surge; MediaTek and Server Makers Provide Support
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · cnyes · 2026-09-03
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Taiwan stocks retreated after an early rally of over 350 points as technical resistance weighed on the index, leaving it hovering near the 46,000 mark.
What Happened
Market Performance: The Taiwan stock market opened higher following positive momentum from U.S. markets, surging over 350 points early in the session. However, the index faced resistance near the five-day moving average, leading to a pullback and a shift into negative territory around the 46,000 level.
Key Heavyweights: Major electronic stocks showed mixed performance, with TSMC trading slightly higher by 0.2% and MediaTek gaining nearly 2%. Other key players including Hon Hai, Delta Electronics, and ASE Technology also maintained modest gains to help stabilize the broader market.
Sector Highlights: Server ODM manufacturers emerged as key drivers, with Wistron, Quanta, and Inventec attracting buying interest. Additionally, the shipping sector saw gains, while robot-related stocks like Mirle Automation hit the daily limit, highlighting active rotation in small-to-mid-cap stocks.
Market Outlook: The optical communication sector experienced divergent trends, with some stocks rallying while others faced profit-taking. With estimated turnover reaching 1.1 trillion TWD, investors remain cautious amid the ongoing intraday volatility.