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Taiwan Weighted Index Hits New All-Time High on Tech Sector Strength
Taiwan's main stock index closed at a new all-time high on Tuesday, supported by a rally in technology and industrial shares. The Taiwan Weighted index advanced 0.26%, continuing its upward momentum in the market.
Sector Strength Drives Gains
The advance was primarily led by strong performance in the Electronic Parts/Components, Machinery, and Optoelectronic sectors, according to market data from Investing.com. This highlights continued investor confidence in Taiwan's core technology and manufacturing industries.
However, the broader market sentiment was mixed. On the Taiwan Stock Exchange, declining stocks outnumbered advancing ones by a margin of 652 to 343, with 127 issues ending the session unchanged. This negative market breadth suggests the index's gains were concentrated in a select group of large-capitalization stocks rather than a widespread market rally.
Top Movers
AdSeveral companies delivered standout performances, with some reaching individual record highs.
- Global Unichip Corp (TW:3443): Surged 9.98% to close at a new all-time high.
- Kaori Heat Treatment Co Ltd (TW:8996): Added 9.97%, also finishing at a record level.
- Episil-Precision Inc (TW:3016): Rose 9.96%.
Conversely, the session's most significant decliners included Epileds Technologies Inc (TW:4956), which fell 9.93%, and Fittech Co Ltd (TW:6706), which dropped 9.15%.
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