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Taiwan Cement Shares Hit One-Year High Amid Institutional Buying
Process Industries · Containers/Packaging · economic_daily · 2026-10-22
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Taiwan Cement shares surged over 4% to a one-year high as institutional investors sought defensive assets, despite ongoing challenges from regional competition.
What Happened
Stock Market Performance: Taiwan Cement (TCC) shares bucked the broader market trend ahead of the holidays, climbing over 4% to reach a new one-year high as trading volume surged significantly.
Institutional Investor Support: The stock saw synchronized buying from major institutional investors, with investment trusts increasing their positions for three consecutive days, signaling a shift toward defensive sectors.
Operational Challenges: Chairman Chang An-ping noted that while European operations remain profitable, the Asian market continues to struggle, and the company's international expansion plans are subject to lengthy regulatory reviews.
Competitive Landscape: Industry data reveals that imported cement now holds over 30% of the local market share, putting downward pressure on domestic pricing and forcing local manufacturers to navigate a difficult competitive environment.