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Taiwan Stocks Close Higher at 45,975 Amid Heavy Trading Volume
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-08-27
Taiwan's stock market experienced volatility but closed up 142 points at 45,975, with trading volume reaching NT$924.68 billion as petrochemical stocks outperformed.
What Happened
Market Performance: The Taiwan stock market saw a volatile session, opening higher and reaching an intraday peak of 46,401.78 before closing at 45,975.22. The index excluding financial stocks also rose by 131.68 points, reflecting broad-based support across various sectors.
Sector Analysis: Among the eight major sectors, the petrochemical industry led the gains with a 3.94% increase, while the machinery and financial sectors also posted modest gains. Conversely, the cement, food, and construction sectors saw slight declines, indicating a shift in investor focus.
Trading Activity: Market liquidity remained high, with a total turnover of NT$924.68 billion and over 10.44 million shares traded. The order book showed 23.19 million buy orders against 14.70 million sell orders, suggesting that buying sentiment remained dominant throughout the day.
Stock Highlights: Market breadth was positive, with 513 stocks closing higher compared to 488 declining. Notable gainers included AMAX-KY and KOC, while stocks such as Ho-Yi and Long Ming Green Energy were among the top decliners for the session.
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